The Executive Director of the Centre for National Distance Learning and Open Schooling, Mr. Nana Gyamfi Adwabour, has been adjudged the Technology and Innovation CEO of the Year 2023 at the recently held Ghana CEOs Awards.

Organisers announced him as the top CEO in the category of Technology and Innovation based on the dynamic transformational leadership he has demonstrated towards the transformation of online learning in Ghana.

Mr. Nana Gyamfi Adwabour, according to the organisers, "is a visionary leader revolutionizing the distance learning and open schooling landscape in Ghana. With a passion for democratizing access to quality education, he has emerged as a dynamic transformational thought leader, driving innovation and excellence in the industry."

Mr. Latif Abubakar, CEO of Globe Productions, said, "Under Mr. Adwabour's leadership, CENDLOS has become a beacon of excellence, leveraging technology and public-private partnerships to make education more accessible, inclusive, and effective."

"Nana Gyamfi Adwabour's commitment to helping his minister transform the educational sector has earned him this recognition as a trailblazer, inspiring a new generation of leaders to embrace innovative approaches to learning," he emphasized.

He observed further, "Mr. Adwabour's transformational leadership style has fostered a culture of collaboration, creativity, and continuous improvement within CENDLOS, empowering his team to push boundaries and achieve remarkable results. Through his strategic vision and dedication, Nana Gyamfi Adwabour has positioned CENDLOS as a model for distance learning and open schooling in Africa, influencing policy and practice across the continent."

On her part, a member of the Awards Board of Judges revealed, "As a thought leader, Nana Gyamfi Adwabour is a sought-after speaker, sharing his insights and expertise at global education forums, conferences, and workshops. His contributions to the industry have been recognized through numerous awards and accolades already, solidifying his reputation as a champion of education innovation in Africa."

Through his work, Nana Gyamfi Adwabour is redefining the future of education in Africa, ensuring that every individual has access to quality learning opportunities, regardless of their background or location. His legacy will be a testament to the power of visionary leadership, transforming lives and communities through the transformative force of education.

On his part, Mr. Adwabour said, "I am very committed to helping my Honourable Minister, Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum, to succeed. I know he is very committed to transforming the educational sector towards the attainment of both local and global objectives like the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 4, which is access to quality education and lifelong learning for all. Education is at the centre of all our development endeavours as a nation. If we fail at driving inclusive, equitable quality education, we cannot achieve all the great visions and aspirations we hold as a people."

According to him, Africa needs to leverage digitalization to transform educational delivery. "At CENDLOS, we are bringing the future of online education to the present through transformative innovations," he said.