By Bertha Badu-Agyei
Accra, Nov 28, GNA – Mrs Adelaide Siaw Agyepong, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Asian African Consortium (AAC), has been conferred with an Honorary Doctorate Degree in Advanced Studies in Entrepreneurship.
The Azteca University and Cardinal Training Academy, presented the award at a colourful ceremony in Accra, in recognition of Mrs Siaw Agyepong’s outstanding contributions to entrepreneurship and socio-economic development.
In addition to the honorary doctorate degree, she also received a Certificate in Strategic Leadership from the Swiss School of Business and Research and a Certificate in Effective Communication Skills from Cardinal Training Academy.
Receiving the award, Mrs Siaw Agyepong expressed gratitude to her family, friends, and colleagues, and dedicated the award to entrepreneurs and leaders who were striving to make a positive impact in their communities.
She said the honours done her served as a reminder for her to strive for greater impact, adding that “This achievement calls on all entrepreneurs and leaders to rise above challenges, innovate boldly, and make meaningful contributions to our communities and beyond.”
She also thanked Azteca University, Cardinal Training Academy, and Dr. Mavis Bermudez, while encouraging others to pursue purpose-driven leadership and a legacy of positive change.
The AAC is a pioneering company spearheading a large-scale commercial rice project in Ghana, aimed at fostering economic growth, sustainability, and women’s empowerment through local rice production.
The company established commercial agreements with farmers of varying scales nationwide, through collaborations with leading rice-producing countries, including the USA, Thailand, China, Vietnam, Japan, India, and the Philippines.
GNA