Kobi Hemaa receives public sector Communications Personality of the year award
The Director of Corporate Affairs of the Ghana-India Kofi Annan Centre of Excellence in ICT (GI-KACE). Kobi Hemaa Osisiadan-Bekoe, has been adjudged Public Sector Communication Personality of the Year at the Public Sector Leadership Conference and Awards.
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The event, which was on the theme: “Innovative sustainable public sector leadership: A tribute to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) investments, sustainable business models & public-private partnerships", was attended by various dignitaries and thought leaders from public sectors across the continent.
The event, held on March 22, 2024, served as a platform for the participants to discuss critical issues such as sustainable leadership, green economy, nation-building and organisational success in line with commitments made at COP 28.
Kobi Hemaa's award was in recognition of her innovative leadership as a communication professional in the public sector.
A citation presented in her honour read: “Leadership serves as the driving force, with all other aspects being consequential effects. We acknowledge and celebrate the remarkable leadership demonstrated within your institution. Recognition is bestowed on you for your outstanding public service and excellence in policy innovation and exceptional leadership at various levels of governance. In recognition of your outstanding leadership service, innovation and tireless efforts in promoting efficient public service delivery and transforming your institution, we are pleased to award you Public Sector Communication Personality of the Year.”
Having remained actively in journalism until 2018, she assumed the role of Head of Corporate Communications at Ghana Post, bringing her wealth of media expertise and strategic communication prowess to drive transformative change.
As the Director of Corporate Affairs at the Ghana-India Kofi Annan Centre of Excellence in ICT (GI-KACE), Kobi Hemaa has exemplified visionary leadership and innovative communication strategies.
Throughout her career in both journalism and communications, Kobi Hemaa has established herself as a multifaceted consultant, providing services in the areas of communications, marketing, international relations, tourism, journalism, brand management, diplomacy, and philanthropy, public relations, negotiations, investor relations, market entry strategies, multicultural relations, brand sustainability, protocol, and public diplomacy across Ghana, Nigeria, and the Netherlands.
Renowned as "Ghana's Pride" and hailed as the "Queen of Trade," Kobi Hemaa's dedication to promoting African values and showcasing Ghana's rich cultural heritage is unparalleled. Her distinctive style, characterised by a fusion of traditional African attire and modern elegance, reflects her commitment to celebrating and preserving Africa's identity on the global stage.
Kobi Hemaa's accolades, including being named TV Personality of the Year at the Ghana Leadership Awards and recognised as one of Africa's Female Achievers, are a testament to her outstanding contributions and exemplary leadership.
She is highly influential beyond her public sector roles, serving as a communication consultant for over twenty politically prominent individuals. Through her consultancy services, she empowers political leaders to navigate the digital landscape effectively, communicate their visions clearly, and build strong connections with constituents, amplifying their influence.
