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Mr Michael Asiedu, the founder and CEO of Rebirth Group of Companies which consists Rebirth Travel and Tours , Rebirth Real Estate and Construction has been adjudged the Emerging Entrepreneur of the year for his commitment in building tourism brand in the Travel and Tourism landscape at the just ended 13th edition of the Ghana Entrepreneurs and Corporate Executive Awards & Summit 2023.

The star-studded event held at Labadi Beach Hotel in Accra, Ghana organised by the Entrepreneurs Foundation of Ghana seeks to create and maintain an enabling entrepreneurship environment that promotes vibrant, small and medium enterprises to the upliftment of the economy and the quality of life of each individual.

The award is in recognition of Mr. Michael Asiedu sterling leadership and innovation skills within the travel and tourism fraternity by providing high quality travel and tourism services in the country.

Speaking to the media, after receiving the prestigious award, Mr Asiedu said he is so overwhelmed with this great achievement. He dedicated the award to his able staff members and his cherished clients.

He also used the opportunity to appeal to the government and all stakeholders in the Travel and Tourism industry to invest more into the sector.

This he said will make it more attractive for the youth in order to venture in and unearth more talents, adding the sector is one of the biggest industries with a huge job creation avenues.
He however, urged the youth to stay focused and not to give upon their dreams.

Mr Michael Asiedu went to Theocracy Complex School (Primary, JSS and SSS) in Homedakrom near Pokuase . He holds a Bachelor ‘s degree in Economics and Geography from University of Cape Coast and a Master’s degree in Logistics and Supply Chain Management from Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology. He is also a member of Chartered Institute of Supply Chain Management-Ghana

Entries for the Ghana’s Greatest Entrepreneur of all time award included Mr. Joseph K. Horgle, the Chairman- JK Horgle Transport & Company Limited; and Mr Jalal Kalmoni, the Chairman of Kalmoni Group (Japan Motors), Lifetime Achievement Award was awarded to the Chief of Staff of the presidency- Hon. Akosua Frema Osei Opare.

Several other entrepreneurs were honoured including Outstanding Ambassador of the Year, H. E. Mr. Maher Kheir, Overall Best Woman Entrepreneur of the Year, Mrs Sonya Sadhwani ( Group Executive Director, Melcom Group), Outstanding Entrepreneur of the Year , Mr. Charles Antwi Boahen ( CEO of Kabfam Gh Limited) , Outstanding Young Entrepreneur of the Year went to Ms Elinam Horgle , the Deputy Managing Director of J.K. Horgle Transport Company Limited, Outstanding Public Service CEO was also won by Mr. Yogi Grant ( CEO of Ghana Investment Promotion Center) and many others.