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Dr. Ibrahim Awal and other grab award at Ghana Muslim Achievers Awards
The Minister for Business Development Dr. Ibrahim Mohammed Awal has been adjudged the Political Personality of the year at the just ended 3rd edition of the Ghana Muslim Achievers Awards (GMAA) held at the Accra International Conference Centre over the weekend.
Dr. Awal beat the likes of Dr. Mustapha Abdul Hamid, Hon. Muntaka Mubaraka, Hon. Haruna Iddrissu, Hon. Ahmed Adjei Sowah, Alhaji Mohammed Naziru and Abdul Aziz Haruna Futa in the Political Personality of the year category.
The colorful event is a Sukura Concept initiative which rewards, celebrates and recognizes the achievements of individuals and institutions in Ghana and their contribution to National development efforts as a way of encouraging society at large.
It also seeks to catalyze excellence amongst Ghanaian Muslims and as well aims to help break the glass ceiling and build a culture of excellence in the community to impact National Growth.
Sukra Concept has successfully organized two award events in 2015 and 2016 at the National Theatre of Ghana. The Vice President of the Republic of Ghana, National Chief Imam of Ghana, National Council of Zongo Chiefs, and all well-meaning Ghanaian Muslims were in attendance.
Below are other award winners on the night:
Winners of Lifetime Achievers Award:
Mallan Iddrissu Naino, Most outstanding Muslim for 2020(Overall Winner, Posthumously)
Mallan Labaran Winneba, Philantropist of the year
Sultan Umar Faruk Saeed, Zongo Chief (Chief of Kumasi Zongo)
Chief Imoro Baba Issah, Zongo Chief (Wangara Chief of Ayawaso)
Other Lifetime Achievers Awards include the Sharubutu Excellence Honors
Mr. Yushau Aryee Kwei Armah, (Founder of Ghana Muslim Mission)
Dr. Abdul Razak Tahir
Shiekh Jamal Baba
Mallan Tijjani Koforidua
The voting category winners are as follow:
Ernest Chemist – Business of the Year (Non-Muslim)
Kabori Oil – Muslim Business of the year
Hamza Adams (Hijra TV) – Media Personality of the Year (TV)
Zongovation Hub – Muslim NGO of the year
Hon. Dr. Ibrahim Mohammed Awake – Political Personality of the Year
Dr. Zainab Baba – Female Personality of the Year
Sheikh Dalhu Abdulmoomin – Mualim of the year
Asmau Ayub(Psychologist) – Most Promising Muslim of the Year
Zuberu Sharani – Sports Personality of the year
FOR patrons at a special thanksgiving concert held in honour of parishioners, benefactors and friends at the St. Monica Catholic Rectory at Fan Milk, Accra, Rev. Fr Bonaventure Kweku Quaidoo will continue to be seen as a man of many parts.
Usually seen dressed resplendently in his cassock, Rev. Fr. Bonaventure is known by the faithful as a preacher of the word despite his background in music.
But on this auspicious occasion, the Rector, Rev. Fr Bonaventure Kweku Quaidoo, assumed the role of a conductor of the Central Ceremonial Band of the Ghana Police Service.
In front of the band wielding the conductor’s baton, Rev. Fr Bonaventure conducted the band as they gave a rendition of some of the spiritual hymns of the faithful, thrilling the audience in the event under the theme “An Evening of the Performing Arts in Thanksgiving to Beloved Parishioners, Benefactors and Friends.”
It was attended by the clergy, parishioners and invited guests for an evening that blended sacred reflection with artistic performance.
The Chaplain-General of the Ghana Police Service, DCOP Very Rev. Fr George Arthur, opened the programme with prayer, while the closing benediction was given by Very Rev. Fr. Isaac Ebo Blay, National Director of the Pontifical Mission Society.
A highlight of the evening was a classical performance by Dr Kyoung Ok Kim of the University of Ghana’s School of Performing Arts, who reinterpreted Ghanaian melodies to the delight of the audience.
Ordained in 1990, Rev. Fr Quaidoo is a trained musician and former member of the National Symphony Orchestra. Over the past 35 years, he has served in the dioceses of Tamale, Damongo and Accra, integrating music into his pastoral ministry.
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THE 41st Farmers’ Day was held last Friday in the Volta Region, honouring outstanding farmers that contributed immensely in the sustenance of the country’s food basket.
This year’s celebration was themed “Feed Ghana, Eat Ghana, Secure the Future”, reflecting the government’s emphasis on strengthening food systems, promoting local consumption, and building long-term resilience in the agricultural sector.
It was attended by the President, John Dramani Mahama, Minister of Agriculture, Mr Ernest Opoku, Regional Ministers and Paramount Chief of Asogli State, Togbe Afede XIV.
The week-long observance began on December 1, at the Ho Sports Stadium with the official opening of the 2025 National Agricultural Fair.
An 82 year-old farmer, Mr Opanin Abraham Kwaku Adusei from Kwawu Odumase in the Afram Plains District of the Eastern Region, was adjudged the 2025 National Best Farmer.
President Mahama commended the farmers for their dedication and pivotal role in advancing the country’s agricultural sector.
The Minister of Agriculture, Mr Eric Opoku, also attributed the current food glut to innovation and resilience of farmers.
Established in 1985, Farmers’ Day has grown into one of Ghana’s most significant national events—celebrating the enduring contributions of farmers and fishers to the nation’s development and economic stability.
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