Richard Asiedu Heads Eminent West Africa Nobles Forum

The Central Regional Chairman of the National Democratic Congress, Dr Richard Asiedu has been appointed as the President -General of the Eminent West Africa Nobles Forum (E-WANF).

The appointment of Dr Asiedu, a renowned educationist as the president of the sub-regional think tank, was formally announced on February 7, 2026. This was contained in a statement signed and issued by the Founder and Executive Director of E-WANF, Dr Dee Otibu-Asare.

Dr Otibu-Asare indicated that Dr Richard Asiedu, who is currently the Board Chairman of the Ghana Integrated Iron and Steel Development Corporation (GIISDC), possessed the knowledge and experience needed to manage a reputable group like E-WANF.

Part of the statement read, “Dr Asiedu, who has played significant role in nation building, is also well-known for his unwavering commitment to mentorship, and community upliftment.”

Dr Otibu-Asare further expressed optimism about the new president saying “There is no doubt that the leadership of Dr Asiedu, a noble, who has also served as a Vice-President of E-WANF, will bring a wealth of experience to the advancement of the Forum, which has been fashioned after the Philosophical Society of America.”

Dr Otibu-Asare’s statement also recognised Dr Richard Asiedu’s huge investment in the educational sector by building schools to help train and shape minds.

“He has stopped at nothing to help the youth acquire knowledge and skills, by spending millions of Cedis on building educational structures, especially in rural areas, to harness the potentials of young people and refine the country’s human resources through education.,” the statement read in part.

Apart from his political engagements, Dr Asiedu is the Chief Executive Officer of St. Andrews College of Healthcare and the Rich Multimedia Institute, where he trains youth to acquire knowledge and skills essential for national development.

Dr Asiedu also operates businesses including Nakata Travel and Tours, Kings Forex Bureau, and St. Andrews Transport/Haulage Services, creating thousands of jobs for the youth—a key focus of E-WANF’s advocacy.

According to Dr Otibu-Asare, “Dr Asiedu holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Human Resource Management from Atlantic International University in the United States, a BSc in Business Administration (Human Resource Option) from the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA), and a Master of Arts (MA) in Human Resource Development from the University of Cape Coast.”

E-WANF’s over 3,000 members bring together distinguished West Africans with vast experience across various fields. The forum meets annually to deliberate and propose solutions to the myriad challenges confronting the West African sub-region, and indeed, Africa.

Members include statesmen, legal luminaries, research fellows, technocrats, professionals, and captains of industry, as well as renowned clergymen and reputable business people with immense entrepreneurial acumen and potential.

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