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Andy Osei Okrah shows the way to transformational youth leadership
Mr Andy Okrah, the man of many parts
“Nothing good in life goes unnoticed”. This wise saying is attributed to those who offer selfless services to God and humanity.
So goes for Mr Andy Osei Okrah, an affable and versatile man whose professional ability and capability is appreciated by all.
He is a Public Servant, politician and former Deputy Ashanti Regional Minister, an Executive Coach, Conference Speaker, Youth Development Advocate, a Mentor and Social Entrepreneur with umblemished reputation.
Mr Okrah is again a Certified Human Resource (HR) Practitioner, a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Human Resource Management (CIHRM) Ghana, and an astute Leadership Trainer.
Having committed himself to the development of the youth and recognition of Ghanaians who have contributed in no small way to national progress, he thought it prudent to establish the Young Professionals and Youth Coalition (YPYC) Foundation in that regard to award such persons of varied professional and political background.
The YPYC is a youth development-oriented Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) with focus on transformational leadership, entrepreneurship and career development with Mr. Andy Okrah as its Founder and President as well as the Host and Convener of a National Flagship Programme “Transform Africa Conference and Africa Role Model Awards.”
Through his instrumentality, the TRANSFORM SUMMIT has for the past 14 years awarded Presidents, Kings, Statesmen and women in Ghana in particular, and Africa as a whole for their hardwork towards human resource development
Mr. Okrah has mentored and coached thousands of young and corporate leaders following his passion for youth leadership development.
He holds MBA from the University of Leicester, United Kingdom, with specialisation in Human Resource Management (HRM) and Bachelor of Science Degree in Natural Resources Management from Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) during which he served as President of the Students Representative Council (SRC). Andy Okrah was the initiator/founder of the novelty KNUST SRC Hostel ie students owned hostel named after Otumfuo Osei Tutu (II) Asantehene. He is an initiator and Trustee of the KNUST-SRC Development Fund.
Mr. Andy was a former Board Chairman of the Student Loans Trust Fund (SLTF), Ghana, former Director Human Resource (HR) of the Forestry Commission, former Vice President, National Governing Council of CIHRM, former Governing Council Member of Ghana Employers Association and former Member, Board of Trustees of Head of State Award Scheme Duke of Edinburgh International Awards.
He is the author of the Books “Transformational Leadership” “Walking the Talk, “You Are A Leader and Time Tested Strategies to Unearth the Leader in You.”
Mr Okrah is a selfless and servant leader and anywhere he finds himself, it experiences total transformation.
He is married to beautiful Mrs Alice Osei Okrah, a Chartered Management Accountant and Partner of one of the Big 4 Multinational Consulting firms.
He has three beautiful daughters namely Hilary, Allison and Andrea Osei Okrah.
By Castro Zangina-Tong
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Ghana to locally refine its gold starting October 2025 – Sammy Gyamfi
The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Gold Board, Sammy Gyamfi, has announced that plans are far advanced for the establishment of a state-owned gold refinery in the country.
Speaking at the 2025 Minerals and Mining Convention, Mr Gyamfi said the refinery will process locally mined gold into bullion instead of exporting it in its raw state.
According to him, it is unacceptable that Ghana, despite being a leading gold producer in Africa, continues to export raw gold known as dore.
He explained that the Gold Board, working with the Bank of Ghana and local refineries, will from October 2025 begin refining gold locally.
He also disclosed that an ultramodern assay laboratory will be built to ensure international standards in testing gold quality.
Mr Gyamfi noted that the refinery will be wholly state-owned and will help Ghana move away from raw mineral exports to value addition.
This, he said, will boost foreign exchange earnings, create jobs, and position Ghana as a hub for gold refining and jewellery production in Africa.
The CEO stressed that the project forms part of government’s strategy to ensure the country benefits fully from its natural resources and to transform the mining sector into a driver of economic growth.
By: Jacob Aggrey
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There is strength in diversity; let’s live in peace – Zanetor Rawlings urges Ghanaians
Member of Parliament for Korle Klottey, Dr. Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings, has urged Ghanaians, especially the youth, to value the peace the country enjoys and to see diversity as a source of strength.
Speaking at the National Youth Conference held at the Pentecost Convention Centre under the theme “Igniting Potential; Inspiring Change”, she warned against being lured into conflicts and divisions fueled by reckless statements from politicians, traditional leaders, religious figures, or academics.
According to her, many young people have no idea what it means to live in a country torn apart by war, and therefore must not take Ghana’s peace for granted.
She stressed that the harmony among different ethnic and regional groups should be protected at all costs, since it is peace that allows citizens to gather freely and safely.
Dr. Zanetor said Ghana’s development depends on embracing diversity and working together.
She urged the youth to tap into this strength so that Ghana would continue to shine as the “Black Star” of Africa and serve as an example for other nations.
She expressed appreciation to the participants for attending the conference and asked for God’s blessings on the country.
By: Jacob Aggrey
