President Dr Irfaan Ali will be honoured for his strong and transformational leadership during an official visit to Accra, Ghana, on Friday.
The Head of State departed Guyana on Wednesday and will return to Georgetown on Monday.
President Ali will be conferred with the prestigious Global Africa Leadership Award for his “strong and transformational leadership” since taking office in August 2020.
The honour also recognises President Ali’s commitment to building “One Guyana” by emphasising the need for unity, inclusivity, and shared prosperity, and his strong and principled leadership during the period of heightened tension owing to the border controversy between Guyana and Venezuela.
President Dr Irfaan Ali
During his official visit, the President is also expected to deliver the keynote address at the Presidential Dialogues session and participate in panel discussions at the Africa Prosperity Dialogues Summit of Heads of State and Business Leaders.
In a letter dated January 9, African Prosperity Network (APN) Executive Chairman, Gabby Asare Otchere-Darko noted that the award’s significance, particularly in light of Guyana’s remarkable achievement as the world’s fastest-growing economy and its commitment to principles of equity and probity.
The ceremony is scheduled for January 26, coinciding with the Africa Prosperity Champions Awards and Presidential Gala Dinner, hosted by the President of Ghana in Accra.
This event is part of the Africa Prosperity Dialogues 2024, a platform dedicated to discussions on Africa’s prosperity and growth.
