The Executive Director of the Centre for National Distance Learning and Open Schooling, Mr. Nana Gyamfi Adwabour, has been adjudged the Technology and Innovation CEO of the Year 2023 at the recently held Ghana CEOs Awards.
Organisers announced him as the top CEO in the category of Technology and
Innovation based on the dynamic transformational leadership he has demonstrated
towards the transformation of online learning in Ghana.
"Mr. Nana Gyamfi Adwabour," according to the organisers, "is a
visionary leader revolutionizing the distance learning and open schooling
landscape in Ghana. With a passion for democratizing access to quality
education, he has emerged as a dynamic transformational thought leader, driving
innovation and excellence in the industry."
Mr. Latif Abubakar, CEO of Globe Productions, said, "Under Mr. Adwabour's
leadership, CENDLOS has become a beacon of excellence, leveraging technology
and public-private partnerships to make education more accessible, inclusive,
and effective."
"Nana Gyamfi Adwabour's commitment to helping his minister transform the
educational sector has earned him this recognition as a trailblazer, inspiring
a new generation of leaders to embrace innovative approaches to learning,"
he emphasized.
He observed further, "Mr. Adwabour's transformational leadership style has
fostered a culture of collaboration, creativity, and continuous improvement
within CENDLOS, empowering his team to push boundaries and achieve remarkable
results. Through his strategic vision and dedication, Nana Gyamfi Adwabour has
positioned CENDLOS as a model for distance learning and open schooling in
Africa, influencing policy and practice across the continent."
On her part, a member of the Awards Board of Judges revealed, "As a
thought leader, Nana Gyamfi Adwabour is a sought-after speaker, sharing his
insights and expertise at global education forums, conferences, and workshops.
His contributions to the industry have been recognized through numerous awards
and accolades already, solidifying his reputation as a champion of education
innovation in Africa."
Through his work, Nana Gyamfi Adwabour is redefining the future of education in
Africa, ensuring that every individual has access to quality learning
opportunities, regardless of their background or location. His legacy will be a
testament to the power of visionary leadership, transforming lives and
communities through the transformative force of education.
On his part, Mr. Adwabour said, "I am very committed to helping my Honourable
Minister, Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum, to succeed. I know he is very committed to
transforming the educational sector towards the attainment of both local and
global objectives like the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 4, which
is access to quality education and lifelong learning for all. Education is at
the centre of all our development endeavours as a nation. If we fail at driving
inclusive, equitable quality education, we cannot achieve all the great visions
and aspirations we hold as a people."
According to him, Africa needs to leverage digitalization to transform
educational delivery. "At CENDLOS, we are bringing the future of online
education to the present through transformative innovations," he said.
Source: Peacefmonline.com