Latif Abubakar challenges business leaders to sustain excellence

Ghana CEO Awards founder and Playwright Latif Abubakar urged business leaders to view industry recognition as motivation to achieve even greater success, rather than marking the end of their professional journeys. At the 5th Ghana CEO Vision and Awards ceremony held at the Kempinski Hotel in Accra on Friday, October 30th, 2026, Abubakar encouraged nominees and award recipients to take pride in their accomplishments while remaining committed to excellence.

"Tonight is your moment," he said, addressing the honorees, "but remember that recognition is not the end of the journey."

Abubakar emphasized that Ghana's economic future hinges on visionary leadership, bold enterprise, and purposeful partnerships. He stressed the need for business leaders to remain innovative and competitive in order to secure the nation's bright future. The awards ceremony followed a high-level dialogue held the previous day, under the theme "Reimagining Ghana’s Future: CEOs at the Heart of the Reset Agenda."

The discussion brought together business leaders to deliberate on the role of chief executive officers in driving Ghana's economic transformation.

Abubakar noted that the event aimed to celebrate the courage, resilience, and innovation of business leaders who create opportunities for others. He urged the honorees to remain relevant, connected, and ahead of the curve while pursuing excellence in their respective industries.