Omane-Antwi, others honoured at 4th GFI Awards

The fourth edition of the Ghana Finance Innovation Awards came off on Friday, 19 October 2018 at the Movenpick Ambassador Hotel in Accra.

The ceremony, which was on the theme: ‘Rewarding Excellence in the Financial Industry’, saw a total of 35 personalities and institutions celebrated for their diverse contributions to the growth of the finance sector over the years.

The Vice Rector and Dean of the Pentecost University College, Prof. Kwame Boasiako Omane-Antwi received the prestigious lifetime achievement award.

A citation accompanying the award said his “outstanding service in commerce and public practice in Ghana, Liberia, the UK and USA as well as his remarkable innovation, tireless efforts has contributed immensely to the finance sector.”

Also, the Managing Director of Universal Merchant Bank, Mr. John Awuah, was adjudged the Finance Personality of the Year; while Finance CEO of the Year went to the Chief Executive Officer of Ecobank, Mr. Daniel Sackey.

According to Mr. Akin Naphtal, CEO of InstinctWave, organisers of the event, “It is an honour to celebrate with organisations at the forefront of promoting economic growth and lifting the veil on individuals and firms that have contributed immensely to the sector”.

He reiterated that: “We cannot underestimate the role of the financial sector and its importance to national development, a robust financial unit is acute to the success of any organisation, keeping the business financially sound while implementing successful strategies”.

Below is the full list of winners:

Credit Bureau Company of the Year
Dun & Bradstreet Credit Bureau