Akufo-Addo Honoured for Transformational Leadership in Education at Africa Prosperity Awards
Former Ghanaian President Recognized for Expanding Access to Quality Education Across Africa
- Awarded for advancing education policies that promote inclusivity and accessibility across Africa
- Event focused on economic integration under the theme “Invest, Connect, Integrate
- Other honorees included leaders in technology, finance, media, and infrastructure
Former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has been celebrated for his impact on education in Africa, receiving the Transformational Leadership in Education Award at the 2025 Africa Prosperity Champions Awards and Presidential Gala Dinner.
The award recognizes his policies that have expanded access to quality education and promoted inclusivity across the continent.
The prestigious event, held as part of the 2025 Africa Prosperity Dialogues, centered on boosting economic integration under the theme “Africa’s Single Market Through Infrastructure: Invest, Connect, Integrate.”
Business leaders, policymakers, and industry experts gathered to discuss strategies for strengthening trade and investment across Africa.
The dialogues emphasized the need for deeper collaboration in trade, infrastructure, and investment to unlock Africa’s full economic potential.
Other distinguished honorees included:
✅ Herman Chinery-Hesse – Lifetime Achievement Award in Digital Technology for his contributions to Africa’s tech industry.
✅ Dr. Sidi Ould Tah – Financial Leadership Award for driving economic growth through financial innovation.
✅ Bridgette Motsepe-Radebe – Women Empowerment Award for advocating gender equality and entrepreneurship.
✅ Wode Maya – Tourism Promotion Award for showcasing Africa’s rich tourism potential.
✅ Dr. Rakesh Wahi – Pan-African Media Award for shaping Africa’s global narrative.
✅ Dr. Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma – Pan-Africanism Leadership Award for advancing continental unity.
✅ Mesfin Tasew – Connectivity and Infrastructure Award for strengthening Africa’s transport and aviation networks.
The 2025 Africa Prosperity Champions Awards celebrated visionary leaders driving Africa’s growth and transformation on a global scale.
