The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Eye Express, Dr Naa Kowah A. Agyemfra, has been awarded the special recognition award, Practitioner of the Year, at the 2022 Ghana Business Standard Awards.
The 2022 Ghana Business Standard
Awards seeks to celebrate organizations committed to remarkable business
standards in their sectors and industry leaders breaking barriers of excellence
across the Ghanaian business region and the world at large.
Eye Express is a family eye care
centre specialized in treating all diseases relating to the eyes.
Elaborating
on the journey since the launch of Eye Express in 2012, Dr Agyemfra said,
“Training, passion and proper time management led me to start Eye Express.”
“In
no time, I realised I had too much time on my hands, my savings and investments
had grown steadily, and I could contribute to making eye care services readily
available, accessible and affordable. I had developed resilience to maintaining
two jobs effectively and efficiently till today. Furthermore, these qualities
enabled me fulfil my duties as a wife and a mother. I give all the attention
and dedication to my family when it is needed,” she stated.
Eye
Express brand is known as one of the best in primary eye treatment and
education. The Eye Express brand stands for excellent customer service
experience and care. In addition, Eye Express is the home of authentic,
quality, trendy and fashionable frames and sunglasses.
After
the launch of Eye Express in 2012, Dr. Agyemfra noted that family and friends
eagerly offered money, as they saw the passion, commitment and dedication, and
were willing to support. “I only accepted the needed amount and worked
tirelessly to pay before the agreed period.”
“Integrity,
strong relationships, humility and respect are my core values. These values
have gone a long way to sustain and propel the Eye Express brand both locally
and internationally,” she highlighted.
The
Awards recognizes standard makers, excellence achievers and responsible
organizations and individuals who adhere to the local business requirements
while consistently improving their organization’s performance. 43 top companies
and individuals in Ghana were recognized.
The
Ghana Business Standard Awards (GBSA) provides a platform to encourage the
introduction of standard processes, services, or products and the improvement
of existing methods or practices to affect positive change in businesses in
Ghana.
Source: Eye Express