Oyster
Agribusiness has been recognized as the Promising Company of the Year at the
second edition of the Ghana Business League Awards (GBLA) 2024, a scheme that
acknowledges industry leaders based on their rating in the 2023 business
assessment.
This follows the company's exceptional achievements over the
years in agribusiness solutions, farming innovation and technology,
international agribusiness standards, corporate social responsibility, brand
consistency, just-in-time supply practices, brand appeal, goodwill, and overall
significant contributions to the Ghanaian economy through agribusiness.
The awards ceremony, held in Accra at the Movenpick Hotel,
concluded with an exclusive five-star executive dinner themed ‘Celebrating the
transformative impact of technological innovation, entrepreneurial drive, and
economic growth driven by Ghanaian enterprises’.
In his acceptance speech, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of
Oyster Agribusiness, Edmund Kombat, applauded his staff for their unwavering
dedication and shared vision. He recounted their path from humble beginnings to
industry leaders, emphasizing their determination to drive positive change in
the agribusiness sector. He dedicated the honor to the hardworking farmers and
partners who have helped them along the way.
Event Director at Maven Communications, Seth Joojo Danso
Asante, stated that the prize was determined following a thorough examination
by their research team and approval by the event Awarding Board. “After careful
evaluation by our research team and approval by the event awarding board, Oyster
Agribusiness emerged as a standout performer, demonstrating business leadership
in the Promising Company of the Year category,” he affirmed.
The Ghana Business League Awards is an effort of Maven
Communications with cooperation from the Accra Metropolitan Assembly, (AMA),
Magic Wave Consult, Silicon House Production, and the University College of
Management Studies.
The awarding procedure began with researching and analyzing
possible honorees. Last year's awarding board was chaired by Mr. Stephen Djaba,
who also serves on the boards of the Association of Ghana Industries (AGI), the
National Council for Curriculum and Assessment (NCCA), and the Ghana Atomic
Energy Commission's National Nuclear Research Institute (NNRI).
The Ghana Business League Award conducts research to
discover possible award winners and recognizes them. This clearly shows that
their effort and perseverance are being recognized, and the recognition is
based on merit, suggesting honesty in their award selection procedure, as there
is no public vote for favorite nominees.
By: Nana Appiah Acquaye