General News of Saturday, 4 December 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.comPresident Akufo-Addo is the African of the Year 2021This is an award by Forbes Africa magazineThe award recognises Africans that have made an impact on the continentPresident Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has been adjudged the African of the Year, 2021 by Forbes Africa magazine. Speaking to CNBC Africa after the unveiling on Friday, December 3, 2021, President Akufo-Addo said, he is overwhelmed by the recognition given him by Forbes Africa. On her part, Renuka Methil, Managing Editor, Forbes Africa, indicated that President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo greatly deserves the honour. We started with Paul Kagame of Rwanda (2018), Akinwumi A. Adesina, President, African Development Bank Group (2019) and Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Director General, World Trade Organisation (2020). The Forbes African of the Year award is always given to an African with global reputes, a visionary who is willing to bring serious reforms to the country he lives in.

Source: GhanaWeb December 04, 2021 07:19 UTC