ADB bags Industry Leadership award
The Agricultural Development Bank (ADB) has been adjudged the Industry Leadership award winner at the maiden edition of the just-ended Ghana Business Awards.
The awards ceremony held at the Kempinski Hotel in Accra on October 26 was in recognition of the bank’s exemplary leadership in banking.
The ADB’s leadership achievements include being the first bank to partner with Western Union to introduce global remittance services in Ghana, the lead sponsor of the National Farmers Day and one of the first banks to have branches nationwide.
A statement issued by the bank quoted its Managing Director, Dr John Kofi Mensah, saying the board, management and staff were proud of the recognition given to the bank as an industry leader and dedicated the award to the cherished customers of the bank who had helped the bank remain in business.
“As we celebrate this achievement, it is necessary we acknowledge the wonderful contributions of our cherished customers who have kept us in business. We, therefore, dedicate this award to them, he said.
Beat global competition
The Minister for Business Development, Mr Mohammed Awal, who was the Special Guest of Honour, charged businesses to be disciplined, utilise resources effectively and pursue excellence in order to beat global competition.
The Ghana Business Awards
The Ghana Business Awards is a prestigious awards programme that recognises and rewards excellence across all sectors in Ghana.
It provides a platform to reward individuals and companies that play a significant role in the growth and development of their business sector while recognising the key functions within the sector that promote growth and sustainability.
