By Adnan Adams Mohammed
Elmina, Ghana – Dr. Edward Ato Sarpong, Managing Director of ADB Ghana PLC, has created a GH¢200,000 seed fund towards establishing the Central Business Entreprenures Club.
The initiative was announced during a Christmas celebration with Central Regional 2024 Collation officers and Constituency Directors of Elections in Elmina.
Dr. Sarpong, known for his enterprising skills and experience urged party faithfuls to embrace entrepreneurship, forming partnerships and focusing on creating businesses rather than seeking jobs.
“To be successful in business, one must sacrifice a lot,” he cautioned.
The Central Region Business Club is aimed at recruiting, nurturing, and mentoring new entrepreneurs.
“The job channel is very competitive; focus on work or creating business,” Dr. Sarpong advised party youths.
In attendance was; Central Regional Director of Elections and IT Dr. Daniel Nartey, Regional vice chairman, Regional Deputy Organiser, Comrade Joseph Mensah Abakah (Commander 1) and Constituency Chairman of KEEA Hon John Quaicoo.
“We want to encourage young people to take entrepreneurship seriously,” Dr. Sarpong said.
“This seed fund is just the beginning; we hope to inspire a new wave of business leaders in the region.”
Comrade Mensah Abakah in his submission, recounted how Dr Sarpong has contributed to his personal life development in becoming a top management staff at ADB Bank.
He admonished party youth to be time conscious and patience in their endeavours in their political and professional careers.