Dei Tumi made Goodwill Ambassador for Prosperity in Africa

The importance of investing in the development of human capital, especially the youth for a more prosperous future, has emerged as one of the key campaign issues in this year’s elections. One of the few individuals who has made it his life’s work to develop Ghana’s human capital and prepare the Ghanaian youth for the corporate world, Emmanuel Dei-Tumi, has been honoured as the Goodwill Ambassador for Prosperity by the African Heritage Society in South Africa.

It was in recognition of his extraordinary and positive contribution to raising Africa’s corporate flag.  The award was established to celebrate the contribution of individuals whose lifetime accomplishments have helped shape and define the character, personality and brand of Africa. Other individuals who have been honored by the Society include Dr. Kenneth Kaunda, former president of Zambia; Baroness, Lynda Chalker, a former Member of the British Parliament and Minister of State. Dr. Bakili Muluzi, former president of Malawi; and Buhle Mthethwa, leader of South Africa’s foremost Business Chamber.

The 2005 Millennium Excellence Award winner (Inspirational Category) was also made a member of the Society and 19th October celebrated as an Appreciation Day in his honor. The African Heritage Society is a pan-African, South Africa-headquartered non-profit organisation whose principal objective is to put Africa and its various interests at the centre of business strategy.

In a related development, the Young Professionals Youth Coalition Initiative also honored him as the Young Professionals Role Model in Youth Empowerment and Development. This award was in recognition of his distinguished pioneering role and meritorious service in youth empowerment and development.

Mr. Dei-Tumi pioneered the self-improvement industry in Ghana through his flagship organisation, Foundation for Future Leaders International. Under his leadership, the Foundation has since 1995 equipped tens of thousands of young people with leadership, entrepreneurial and career development skills; and shaped attitudes and habits in relation to savings and investment all over the country.

Foundation for Future Leaders International is a member of The Future Leaders Group, an indigenous business group dedicated to the development of human capital and financial empowerment.

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