Ibrahim Mahama to be awarded honorary doctorate by UMaT“At the time, the intention was to allow them to continue their education while keeping them out of political trouble in Ghana,” he said. According to President Mahama, Ibrahim showed an early fascination with machines and engineering, often dismantling objects just to understand how they worked. The partnership eventually led to the establishment of what became Ghana’s first indigenous mining company. However, President John Dramani Mahama noted that the journey was far from easy. UMaT confers honorary doctorate on Ibrahim MahamaPresident Mahama said the story of Ibrahim reflects the resilience, innovation, and determination of Ghanaians, particularly in industries long dominated by foreign firms.

Source: GhanaWeb February 01, 2026 15:10 UTC