Member of Parliament for New Juaben South, Michael Okyere Baafi, has paid tribute to Ghanaian entrepreneurs for their resilience and contributions to national development as part of activities marking Ghana Month.
Delivering a statement on the floor of Parliament, Mr. Baafi emphasized the critical role local entrepreneurs play in driving economic growth despite persistent challenges, including limited access to capital and regulatory constraints.
“Ghanaian entrepreneurs have consistently demonstrated determination, innovation, and patriotism in building enterprises that create jobs and support national development,” he said.
The MP singled out Dr. Nick Danso Adjei, also known as Nick Danso Abeam, Executive Chairman of Ghana Link Network Services Limited, as a shining example of entrepreneurial excellence. He recounted Dr. Danso Abeam’s journey from humble beginnings in Bredi in the Bono East Region, where he began petty trading at the age of 11, to becoming a leading figure in Ghana’s private sector.
Under his leadership, the Nick Group of Companies has grown into a diversified business conglomerate with interests in trade facilitation, logistics, energy, construction materials, and hospitality. The group includes Ghana Link Network Services Ltd, Nick TC-Scan operating in Ghana and Gambia, Misyl Energy BDC, Nick Petroleum, and Golden Cement Ghana Limited.
Hon. Baafi noted that Dr. Danso Abeam’s contributions have earned him multiple accolades, including Entrepreneur of the Year at the 2022 Ghana Business Awards, the Ghana Shippers Awards, and the 2023 Ghana CEO Vision, Exhibition and Awards.
He further highlighted other prominent Ghanaian entrepreneurs whose work continues to shape the country’s economy. These include Ibrahim Mahama, founder of Engineers and Planners; Dr. Joseph Siaw Agyepong, founder of the Jospong Group of Companies; Daniel McKorley (McDan), a key figure in logistics and aviation; and the late Samuel Kwadwo Agyapong Appenteng of Intravenous Infusions PLC.
According to the MP, these business leaders exemplify the transformative potential of Ghanaian enterprise and underscore the importance of sustained support for the private sector.
Hon. Baafi also referenced government initiatives such as the One District One Factory (1D1F) programme, which aims to promote industrialization by partnering with private entrepreneurs to establish factories across the country.
“As we celebrate Ghana Month, we must reaffirm our commitment to creating an enabling environment that supports entrepreneurship and innovation,” he urged. “This will empower more Ghanaians to transform ideas into enterprises that advance our national development.”
He concluded by calling for stronger collaboration between government and the private sector to sustain economic growth and job creation.
