GHANA LINK'S DR NICK ABEAM DANSO ADJEI ADJUDGED ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR AT GHANA CEO AWARDS

By Emmanuel Adu Gyamfi

(Odopa2@gmail.com)

The Executive Chairman of the Ghana Link Network Services Ltd (Ghana Link), Dr Nick Abeam Danso Adjei, has once again emerged as the Entrepreneur of the Year at the Second Edition of the Ghana CEO Awards. 

Ghana CEO Awards serves as a

distinguished platform for recognizing Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) who make a positive impact across different economic sectors.

This prestigious accolade is a

testament to Dr Danso Adjei's exceptional leadership and dedication to utilizing technology for trade facilitation and national development, particularly

through the successful

implementation of the Integrated

Customs Management Systems

(ICUMS).

ICUMS, under Dr Danso Adjei's direction, has played a vital role

in automating critical trade processes, boosting revenue streams, and driving the nation’s development agenda. 

The system has become a

crucial tool for revenue generation,

significantly contributing to the government's financial resources.

Beyond his work at Ghana Link, Dr

Danso Adjei has demonstrated his

entrepreneurial prowess through

various successful ventures. 

These include the Royal Nick Hotel, Royal Light, Nick TC Scan (Ghana and Port of Gambia), Misyl Energy BDC, Nick Petroleum, and several other enterprises. 

His ability to initiate and

manage businesses effectively

showcases his commitment to

contributing to economic growth and development, not only in Ghana but also on an international scale.

Dr Nick Danso Adjei's entrepreneurial journey serves as an inspiration to aspiring entrepreneurs in Ghana and beyond. 

His visionary approach,

remarkable achievements, and

commitment to leveraging technology for trade has been his hallmark.

This initiative brings together outstanding leaders from various and national development make him a true leader in the business world.

Dr. Danso Adjei's journey to success began in Nkoranza - Bredi, where he showed an early aptitude for business, engaging in petty trading at a young age. 

After furthering his education in Spain, he established himself in the business world and eventually returned to Ghana. 

There, he founded the Royal Nick Hotel, the largest hotel in Tema, and established Nick and Cilogar Limited, now known as Royal Lighting Limited, specializing in

sanitary wares, building materials, and tiles.

His entrepreneurial ventures extend

beyond Ghana's borders, with

operations in Sierra Leone, Guinea

Bissau, and Gambia, among other

countries. 

Notably, he established Ghana Link Network Services Ltd, a destination inspection company that enhances trade facilitation and maximizes revenue for the Ghanaian government at the Tema port. 

He also founded Nick TC - Scan Limited, the first African company to provide non - intrusive scanning of containerized cargos using state - of - the - art technology.

In addition to his business endeavors, Dr Danso Adjei is dedicated to giving back to society. 

He has undertaken

several corporate social responsibility projects, including the construction of a mortuary facility for St. Theresa's Hospital in Nkoranza and the establishment of an education endowment fund in the Bono East Region. 

His companies have also

provided financial support to

disadvantaged Ghanaian students

and monthly assistance to widows in the Bono East Region.

Dr. Danso Adjei's impact on Ghana's

economy and society is significant, as his various companies have provided employment opportunities for Ghanaian youth and professionals.

His contributions have been

recognized by Azteca University,

which awarded him an Honorary

Doctorate Degree for his hard work,

creativity, innovation, and immense

contribution to individuals, society, and the nation as a whole.

Credit - Metro Lens Newspaper