A son of Gban, a community in the Talensi District of Ghana’s Upper East Region, has been recognised as the most respected Chief Executive Officer (CEO) in the country’s private security service sector.
The honour was conferred on Kenneth Kojo Singah, CEO and founder of UK-9 Security Services Limited, at the 8th Ghana Industry CEOs Awards held in the national capital, Accra.
“You have redefined the role of a modern CEO, moving beyond profit to purpose,” reads a citation presented to him at the iconic dome of the Accra International Conference Centre (AICC).
The citation adds: “Through your transformative agenda, you have shown that sustainable corporate success and tangible national development are two sides of the same coin.”
About the awards
The Ghana Industry CEOs Awards takes place every year to recognise outstanding chief executives in corporate Ghana across various sectors.
Qualified awardees include CEOs of private and public sector corporations and institutions. Winners are selected through a public voting process, where Ghanaians nominate and vote for their preferred CEOs.
Organisers
The awards scheme is organised by The Business Executive (TBE) magazine, a leading monthly publication based in Accra.
Since 2011, TBE has covered the economy, business, finance, investment, and socio-economic development issues, providing news, analysis, and insights on West Africa.
The magazine is distributed across the sub-region through a partnership with the Federation of West African Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FEWACCI).
Partners
The Ghana Industry CEO Awards organises the event in partnership with AA&K Services.
AA&K Services is a leading indigenous auditing and management consulting firm, rated A by the Institute of Chartered Accountants Ghana (ICAG), to validate the voting process.
The Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC), responsible for attracting and registering investments in Ghana, serves as a supporting institution for the event.
About UK-9 Security Services Limited
UK-9 Security Services Limited is a fully registered and licensed private security agency headquartered in Accra.
The company offers a range of security services to individuals, businesses and properties needing protection from threats.
It has over ten years of experience providing security services to some of Ghana’s top corporations.
“I feel so proud about the award. I feel that whatever you are doing, people are watching you and you should commit yourself to doing it with all your heart and your mind. One day, your reward will come.
“This is a typical example. So, I encourage everybody to remain focused and pay attention to whatever they are doing,” Singah told journalists after the awards ceremony.
Singah is a United States-trained licensed security guard instructor, a security analyst and a certified professional dog trainer.
Source: Edward Adeti/Media Without Borders/mwbonline.org/Ghana/West Africa
