Accra: Dr Richard Asiedu has been appointed President-General of the sub-regional think tank, the Eminent West Africa Nobles Forum (E-WANF). This was contained in a press release signed by Dr Dee Otibi-Asare, the Founder and Executive Director of E-WANF.
According to Ghana Web, Dr Richard Asiedu, a respected educationist, businessman, and politician, has played significant roles in nation-building and is well-known for his commitment to mentorship and community upliftment. He takes over from Dr Appiagyei Dankawoso I. The press release noted that Dr Asiedu, who has also served as a Vice-President of E-WANF, will bring valuable experience to the advancement of the Forum, which is modeled after the Philosophical Society of America.
The release emphasized that Dr Asiedu is well-suited for the role given his education and experience. Since joining the Forum in 2016, he has received both local and international honors, traveled globally for seminars, and conducted extensive research in business and finance. He is also currently the Board Chairman of the Ghana Integrated Iron and Steel Development Corporation (GIISDC).
In addition to his political duties, Dr Asiedu is the Chief Executive Officer of St Andrews Group of Schools and Companies, a College of Healthcare, and the Rich Multimedia Institute, where he focuses on training the youth to acquire skills needed for national development.
Dr Asiedu holds a Doctor of Philosophy in Human Resource Management from Atlantic International University in America, a BSc in Business Administration from the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration, and a Master of Arts in Human Resource Management from the University of Cape Coast.
The Eminent West Africa Nobles Forum (E-WANF) has over 3000 members across the West Africa subregion with experience in their respective fields. The members meet annually to deliberate on solutions to the challenges facing West Africa and Africa. They include statesmen, legal experts, research fellows, technocrats, professionals, and industry leaders, along with clergymen and business individuals with entrepreneurial insight.