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Korle Bu CEO, Dr. Felix Anyah, others pick top awards

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Chief Executive of Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital, Dr. Felix Anyah has been adjudged the overall best CEO (Private and Public Sector) of the Year, 2017.

His compatriot at McDan shipping picked up the Entrepreneur of the year award with several others picking up different awards.

The two were acknowledged at the 8th edition of the Ghana Entrepreneur and Corporate Executive Awards (GECEA) organized here in Accra.

According to a citation accompanying Dr Anyah’s award, within two (2) months of his appointment, there was an emergency acquisition of two high and digital PBX equipment which is able to receive 30 calls concurrently; an integrated services digital network (ISDN) awaiting the installation of an end to end software that will ensure efficient bed management, improve security, minimize leakages and ensure greater efficiency in running the hospital; a next generation firewall, a set antivirus application software, CCTV and access controls and Microsoft office 365 application with two years renewable contract, among others.

The Korle-Bu boss, Dr. Anyah told Joy Business, “I think it’s an entrepreneurial private sector-led approach to issues in the public sector. I think that’s what I believe has unravelled the solutions in Korle-Bu which is the public sector facility.”
Meanwhile, Group Chairman of McDan Group of companies, Dr. Daniel Mckorley who picked up the Overall Best Entrepreneur of the year, 2017 was acknowledged for his job-creating abilities.
According to a citation written on his behalf, he deserved recognition due to the employment opportunities he created for a significant number of persons directly and indirectly through the McDan Group of companies. The citation says he was also committed to education and youth development through his mentorship, sponsorship and sporting activities and events which brought improvement and hope to the youth.

The McDan boss is also said to have extensively embarked on several CSR’s that have touched the lives of people and community.

The award scheme also presented honorary awards to some Ministers for their commitment and hard work.

The Minister of Education,  Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, was recognized as the Overall Best Minister of the Year while the Minister of Land and Natural Resources, Hon. John Peter Amewu was acknowledged as Distinguished Public Officer of the Year.

In all, about 37 entrepreneurs and corporate executives were awarded for their contributions towards the improvement of the public and private sectors of the economy.

Corporate Executives

The Immediate Past Managing Director of Graphic Communications Group Ltd., Ken Ashigbey, as Best Media Communications CEO of the Year.

Managing Director of Royal Crown Packaging Ltd., Emelia Adjei Ohene-Kena, is Best Packaging Industry CEO of the Year.

Executive Director of National Service Scheme, Mustapha Ussif, is Best Young CEO of the Year (Public Sector).

Chief Executive of Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC), Yofi Grant, is Best Business and Investment Services CEO of the Year (Public Sector)

CEO of UNICREDIT Ghana Ltd., Samuel Sakyi-Hyde is Best Non-Bank Financial Services CEO of the Year.

CEO of Activa International Insurance Ltd., Solomon Lartey, is Best Insurance Services CEO of the Year.

MD of Barclays Bank of Ghana, Patience Akyianu, is the Best Woman CEO of the Year.

MD of Nyonkopa Cocoa Buying Company Ltd., Dr. Joshy Varkey, is the Best Agri-Business Industry CEO of the year.

CEO of United Bank for Africa (UBA), Abiola Bawuah, is the Best Banking and Finance Services CEO of the Year.

Public Sector Awards

Registrar General of the Registrar General’s Department, Jemima Oware, is the Best Woman CEO of the Year.

CEO of Ghana Community Network Services Ltd. (GCNET), Dr. Nortey Omaboe, is Best ICT AND Trade Facilitation Services CEO of the Year.

CEO of Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital, Dr. Felix Anyah, is Best Healthcare Services CEO of the Year.

CEO of Microfinance and Small Loans Centre (MASLOC), Stephen Amoah, is Best Microfinance and Small Loans Services CEO of the Year.

Director General of Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (GPHA), Paul Asare Ansah, is Best Maritime and Ports Industry CEO of the Year.

Director General of National Communications Authority (NCA), Joe Anokye, is Best Telecommunications Industry CEO of the Year.

Entrepreneur Awards

CEO of Commerz Saving and Loans, Dr. Edem Bart Williams, is Best Non-Bank Financial Services Entrepreneur of the Year.

Founder and CEO of Liranz IT Consulting Ltd., Nicholas Bortey, is Best Technology and Innovation Entrepreneur of the Year.

CEO of Classic Amodel Ghana Ltd. (CAGL), Isaac Amoako-Mensah, is Best Young Entrepreneur of the Year.

CEO of Anowah Afrique Ltd., Catherine Nana Esi Anowah Coffie, is Best Garments and Apparel Entrepreneur of the Year.

MD of Wilkins Engineering Ltd., Omane Frimpong, is Best Electrical and Renewable Energy Entrepreneur of the Year.

CEO of New Crystal Health Services Ltd., Dr. Wisdom Amegbletor, is Best Healthcare Entrepreneur of the Year.

MD of Frimps Oil Co. Ltd., Rev. Dr. Kwaku Frimpong, is Best Oil and Gas Entrepreneur of the Year.

CEO of Stopover JRA Enterprise, Jane Reason Ahadzie, is Best Personal Care and Cosmetics Entrepreneur of the Year.

CEO of Comsys Ghana Ltd./Telesol Ltd., Jonathan Lamptey, is BEST IT AND Telecommunications Entrepreneur of the Year.

CEO of Rehoboth Properties Ltd., Gideon Akrofi Ayiku, is BesT Real Estate and Property Development Entrepreneur of the Year.

Chairman and MD of Azar Group, Ghazi Azar, is Best Manufacturing Entrepreneur of the Year.

MD of Davud Walter Ltd., David Osei Amankwah, is Best Civil Engineering and Building Construction Entrepreneur of the Year.

Chairman of Premium Group, Harold Quarshie Awuah-Darko, is Best Insurance and Pension Entrepreneur of the Year.

The Entrepreneur Hall of Fame Award was given to President of Group Ndoum, Dr. Papa Kwesi Ndoum.

CEO of Zylofon Media/Menzgold, Nana Appiah Mensah, is Best Business Executive of the Year.

The Best Woman Entrepreneur of the Year is Senior Vice President of Groupe Ndoum, Yvonne Ndoum.

Executive Group Chairman of Vanguard Group, Daniel Awuah-Darko, is Best Group Chairman of the Year.

The 8th Ghana Entrepreneur and Corporate Executive Awards, 2018 was under the theme, “Enhancing Business Growth through Corporate Entrepreneurship Development.”

It was organized by the Entrepreneurs Foundation of Ghana (EFG) in collaboration with the Ministry of Trade and Industry and the Ministry of Business Development.

Some other sponsors were OmniBank and Group Ideal.

Culled from myjoyonline

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Nollywood’s Wumi Toriola Sparks Drama

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I Want More Babies with My Ex—Not Marriage!” — Wumi Toriola Shocks Fans with Bold Confession

LAGOS, NIGERIA – In a revelation that has left fans stunned and the internet buzzing, popular Nollywood actress Wumi Toriola has openly declared that she has no interest in getting married again — but still wants to have more children with her ex-husband.

The outspoken actress, known for her fiery roles on screen and blunt takes off-screen, made the confession in a recent interview that has gone viral across social media.

“I’m not interested in getting married now, but I want to have more babies with my ex-husband,” she said without hesitation.

Toriola, whose marriage ended in 2023, explained that despite their separation, she and her ex-husband maintain a solid co-parenting relationship — and even share mutual respect when it comes to parenting.

“My ex-husband told me that I may not be a good wife to him if we come back together,” she revealed.
“But he also told me that I’m a good mother to our children.”

Nollywood’s Wumi Toriola Sparks Drama

A Marriage Built on Conflict

In a tell-all moment last year, the actress disclosed that the marriage broke down due to constant emotional clashes, with her ex allegedly throwing past mistakes in her face during arguments — a pattern she said became too toxic to continue.

Yet, in a twist that has captured public attention, Toriola seems to be embracing a non-traditional family dynamic, openly stating her desire for more children with a man she no longer sees herself marrying.

 “More Babies, No Ring”

Her candid take has ignited hot debates across social media, with fans divided — some praising her honesty and progressive mindset, others questioning the complications such an arrangement might bring.

While her ex-husband is reportedly not remarried, Toriola admitted she doesn’t know if he is in a new relationship, but emphasized that their current parenting arrangement is working just fine.

Social Media Reactions

Reactions have been pouring in:

“This woman is just being real. Marriage isn’t for everyone.” — @RealtalkNaija
“More babies with your ex? Sounds like a soap opera plot.” — @AmakaUnfiltered
“Respect to her for owning her truth, but I hope the kids are okay in all this.” — @ParentingNg

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“I Am Severely Damaged” — Kemi Olunloyo Breaks Silence on Childhood Trauma’

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“I Am Severely Damaged” — Kemi Olunloyo Breaks Silence on Childhood Trauma, Family Rejection, and Her Father’s ‘Bondage’

“I Am Severely Damaged” — Kemi Olunloyo Breaks Silence on Childhood Trauma, Family Rejection, and Her Father’s ‘Bondage’

LAGOS, NIGERIA — Controversial media personality and self-styled investigative journalist Kemi Olunloyo has once again sent shockwaves across the country with a raw, deeply personal revelation about her lifelong trauma, fractured family ties, and her decision to walk away from journalism for good.

In a post that has since gone viral on social media, the 59-year-old daughter of the late former governor of Oyo State, Victor Omololu Olunloyo, opened up about her harrowing past, including surviving a sexual assault at age 13, her strained relationship with her father, and why she never married.

“I am especially severely damaged from the se@ual attack trauma of Ikorodu Rd as it’s April 28th (1978) again,” she wrote.
“It is one of the reasons I never married and just had children.”

The journalist claimed she had been robbed of affection and the will to trust or love a man ever since the abuse, adding that the experience permanently changed the course of her emotional and personal life.

Olunloyo, known for her controversial takes and online rants, stated that she currently lives alone in a one-room apartment, having relocated multiple times in the past two years. But now, she says, she is “finally at peace.”

 “My Father Put a Charm on My Career”

Perhaps the most explosive part of her confession was her accusation against her late father, whom she claims spiritually sabotaged her career in journalism.

“I begged through fundraising and donations to work for so long because my own father clamped a charm bondage on my career,” she alleged.
“He never liked me being a journalist. He never wanted my education to supersede his.”

Olunloyo also denounced the media industry in Nigeria, stating that many outlets branded her “mad” and refused to support her work for over a decade. As a result, she declared her permanent retirement from journalism, a profession in which she had been both celebrated and condemned.

“I cannot return to journalism as I’ve retired twice and have no interest anymore,” she said.

 A Wave of Support Amid the Pain

Despite the dark tone of her message, Olunloyo acknowledged an overwhelming outpouring of support from Nigerians who have reached out, offering gifts and prayers.

“God will lift me. I appreciate all your gifts. Continue to pray for me.”

Her message has sparked a nationwide conversation on mental health, sexual violence, childhood trauma, and the often-taboo topic of dysfunctional family dynamics among Nigeria’s elite.

As Nigerians reflect on her confessions—raw, unapologetic, and deeply personal—many are asking tough questions about how society supports survivors, especially when their voices come wrapped in controversy.

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Egbaliganza: IWA Urges Youths to Play a Greater Role in Promoting Culture and Heritage

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Egbaliganza: IWA Urges Youths to Play a Greater Role in Promoting Culture and Heritage

By Adeyemi Obadimu

In a powerful call to action, the Ogun State lawmaker representing Abeokuta South Constituency II, Hon. Wasiu Sunday Ayodele, popularly known as IWA, has urged Egba sons and daughters, particularly the youth, to actively engage in the cultural practices that define the rich heritage of Egba land.

His remarks followed the successful conclusion of the 2025 Lisabi Day Festival, a significant cultural event that celebrated the traditions and history of the Egba people.

Hon. IWA, who is the Balogun Woro Of Ijeja Land at the just concluded festival is an advocate for preserving and promoting cultural identity, he praised the organizers of the festival for their exceptional work in bringing together the community to celebrate Egba culture.

“According to IWA, the Lisabi Day Festival serves as a crucial platform for showcasing the unity, values, and customs that have been passed down through generations.

“I urge all Egba youths to participate more in the cultural activities of our land,” Hon. IWA said. “The just concluded Lisabi festival was a clear reminder that our culture is an invaluable asset that binds us together as a people. It is important that we, as the younger generation, take pride in our traditions and continue to carry them forward. By participating in these cultural events, we strengthen our identity and ensure that our legacy endures.”

He said Culture plays a pivotal role in the development of any community. It shapes our values, beliefs, and way of life, serving as the foundation of our social cohesion and unity. In Egba land, culture is not only a reflection of our past but a living, evolving part of our present and future.

Culture acts as a repository for the history, stories, and values of a people. Festivals like Lisabi Day provide an opportunity to pass down knowledge and traditions to younger generations, ensuring that Egba history remains vibrant and relevant.

Hon. IWA emphasized that the youth are the future custodians of Egba culture, and their involvement in activities like the Lisabi Day Festival is crucial in ensuring that these traditions continue to thrive for generations to come.

“The future of Egba culture lies in the hands of our youth. By actively participating in cultural events and promoting our traditions, we are ensuring that the Egba legacy remains strong and proud,” he concluded.

As the Egba people look forward to more celebrations of their heritage, Hon. IWA called on all stakeholders, including government agencies, community leaders, and the youth, to work together in fostering a stronger, more vibrant cultural community.

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