The 2024 version of the JOSPONG Leadership Conference — Gomoa
The Jospong Group of Companies, a prominent conglomerate in Africa, has held its 11th Leadership Conference at the Pentecost Convention Centre in Gomoa Fetteh, located in the Central Region. The annual conference is a significant event for the conglomerate, featuring both international and domestic speakers who shed light on the vision and focus of the company for the upcoming year.
The theme for the 2024 Leadership Conference, is ‘Driving Business Excellence through Innovation, Sustainability, and Empowerment.
The 11th edition was also to align their teams, share insights, and set goals for the future. It was also reflection of Jospong Group’s commitment to continuous improvement and adaptability in the rapidly changing business landscape. The event, which took place on Monday, was attended by participants mainly leaders and staff of the Jospong Group of Companies and their stakeholders.
Speakers at this year’s conference included the President of Day Star Christian Centre in Nigeria the Rev. Dr. Sam Adeyemi, Hon. Edward Ato Sarpong, a former deputy Minister for Communications, Prof. Gyedu of Trinity Theological Seminary, the President of the Full Gospel Business Men’s Fellowship, Mr. Edward Baba Mahama, Mr. Emmanuel Anane Boate, a former banker, Mrs. Addelaide Araba Siaw Agyepong of the Asian African Consortium among others.
Opening the conference, the Executive Chairman, Dr Jospeh Siaw Agyepong expressed gratitude to God for another successful year and extended a warm welcome to the distinguished guests, including the Chief Operating Officer, Dr Samanjith Udumalagala, and the CEO of Asian African Consortium, Mrs Adelaide Araba Siaw Agyepong.
Reflecting on the past 11 years of the leadership conference, Dr Agyepong highlighted the positive impact of the annual event, attributing its success to the dedication and hard work of the Group’s employees.
On sustainability, Dr Agyepong underlined the Jospong Group’s commitment to Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) issues.
He called for collaboration and innovative thinking and emphasised the need for intentional efforts in sustainable businesses and financial modeling to empower employees and stakeholders.
Dr Agyepong maintained the importance of investing in the Group’s human capital and highlighted various training programmes undertaken in the past year, including international initiatives such as waste recovery and recyclables training in Thailand and participation in global conferences like COP 28.
The Jospong Academy’s role in designing innovative learning programmes has been critical to the growth of the conglomerate.
Speaking on the topic ‘Empower for Greatness: Igniting Businesses,’ President of the Full Gospel Men’s Fellowship-International, Mr Baba Mahama asked business owners to simplify and define their missions to employees if they want them empowered. He said the first place to look for competition was no other place than within same organisation.
Mr Mahama was categorical that excellence could only be achieved when efficiency and effectiveness were equilibrium.
He said the first customer to an organisation was none other than its employees and their satisfaction transcends to the external customer at all times.
