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IMANI Board chairman, Sam Poku honoured
Mr. Poku, one of the longest serving heads of the Chamber, served as Assistant Executive Secretary 1976-1980 and Executive Director I980-1996.
Sam Poku, Board Chairman IMANI Ghana
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Mr. Poku’s tenure at the helm of the Chamber coincided with the period of Ghana’s most tumultuous political history, thus creating huge difficulties for business in general, but even more so, for the mining industry, which was dominated by big multinational companies, with massive investments in the country.
Those formidable challenges notwithstanding, Mr. Poku is credited with creating the opportunity for the Chamber to work amicably with key regulatory authorities and the political leadership.
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His effective leadership role created the foundation that helped build the reputation of the Chamber in advocating for policies that were beneficial to the economy in general and the mining sector in particular.
In this sense, Mr. Poku played a significant role in steering the growth of one of the most important sectors of the economy at a crucial time in Ghana’s political and economic history.
The Chamber of Mines, currently under the leadership of Mr. Sulemanu Koney, organized the maiden edition of the Mining Industry Awards GMIA 2015 at the plush Alisa Hotel on 3 December 2015 to honour, among others, its past CEO’s.
Mr. Poku was honoured at the event, alongside other past CEO’s of the Chamber, including Mr. John Bentum-Williams, Ms Joyce Aryee, and Tony Aubyn.
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Mr. Sam Poku, a proud Akora (1960 Year Group), is a polymath and a true patriot who has spent his entire career in service to this nation in various capacities. Currently in his 70’s, Mr. Poku works as the CEO of the Business Council for Africa-BCA (GH) and is married to Mrs Mary Yvonne Poku, with six children and 11 grandchildren.
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The Board, Management and Staff of IMANI would like to take this fine opportunity to celebrate one of IMANI’s biggest fans. We are truly privileged to be associated with you.
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