Accra: Rev. Albert Ocran, Co-founder of the Springboard Road Show Foundation, has urged business leaders to pursue growth without compromising ethics and values. He emphasized that leadership, entrepreneurship, investment, talent development, and career growth are essential to building Africa's future and creating sustainable opportunities for young people. "Wealth, no matter how it is made, there must be boundaries that guide us, especially as we coach the next generation." he remarked at the Impact Leaders Breakfast in Accra.
According to Ghana News Agency, Rev. Ocran encouraged young people and entrepreneurs to address development challenges and create lasting impact as technology expands access to global markets. He called on policymakers to enhance value addition in agriculture and eliminate growth impediments, noting that local processing could boost economic returns. "Agriculture remains an integral part of Ghana's economy but it is not growing as fast as other industries. we must look at degradation of our lands and avert our minds to not just raw material production but processing our food from farm to the table," he said.
The forum, themed 'Leading Together: Global Insights for Local Impact,' convened business leaders, policymakers, entrepreneurs, and stakeholders to discuss leadership, innovation, sustainability, and opportunities for young people. Mr. Kafui Prebbie, Chief Executive Officer of the Prebbie Group and the forum's Convener, urged business leaders and entrepreneurs to enhance collaboration, embrace innovation, and invest in the next generation of business owners to foster sustainable growth across Africa. He emphasized Africa's future reliance on innovation and effective collaboration among business leaders, encouraging entrepreneurs to think globally and recognize long-term value.
Mr. Prebbie identified leadership, entrepreneurship, and investment as key pillars for unlocking Africa's potential and challenged young people to embrace emerging technologies, particularly Artificial Intelligence, to build businesses and improve productivity. "Technology is not taking away people's jobs; it is helping people work faster and smarter. What matters is how people use these tools ethically and effectively," he commented. He also encouraged businesses and young people to adapt global ideas to local realities and leverage Ghana's high mobile phone penetration to access opportunities in the digital economy.
Mr. Prebbie noted that the forum has historically translated into tangible support for vulnerable groups, including donations towards educational initiatives, and anticipated that the 2026 edition would deepen collaboration among leaders, entrepreneurs, and investors. Ms. Blessing Okam, Communication and Engagement Manager at Implementers, stated that the forum and related programs support orphanages and provide educational and developmental interventions, particularly for young people. She indicated that quarterly business webinars would guide entrepreneurs from diverse backgrounds as the organization continues its work in education, health, and entrepreneurship.