In a momentous event held during the 15th Holy Convocation Honorary Doctorate Award ceremony, Deputy Chairman of the International Human Rights Commission (IHRC), Ambassador Abu Zein, was honoured with two prestigious honorary doctorate degrees.
The international community, deeply moved by Ambassador Zein’s remarkable contributions to society, bestowed these awards upon him in recognition of his outstanding impact on humanity.
Head of the IHRC’s Africa Region and Ambassador at Large to the African Union, Ambassador Zein becomes the second person in the past 15 years to receive dual doctorate honours.
The ceremony, held at the Blue Top Estate near Kasoa, was graced by the presence of His Eminence Archbishop Barkers Arthur (PhD), President of His Presence University of Theology, affiliated with the Western Seminary USA.
Archbishop Arthur, a renowned religious leader, conferred the honorary doctorates in Humanity and Business upon Ambassador Zein.
In his speech, Archbishop Arthur highlighted the double honour as a testament to Zein’s exceptional impact on society. The ambassador humbly attributed his achievements to an innate trait of helping humanity and esteeming hard work.
Ambassador Zein, a visionary business genius, has crafted all his businesses and investments with a focus on uplifting the underprivileged. Despite not holding a formal degree in financial engineering, his natural gift for the field has led to incredible success. Home-schooled until the age of 15, Zein demonstrated an exceptional understanding of the real estate industry and the ability to create and manage 100% share-held businesses from a young age.
For many years, Ambassador Zein quietly carried out philanthropic activities, but it was not until recently that major organisations, including The Red Cross Society and IHRC Headquarters, encouraged him to make his endeavours public. Demonstrating transparency and ensuring clarity for project beneficiaries, Zein currently provides funding for 25 widows, supporting them in their petty trades. He also covers the monthly medical bills of 35 senior citizens who do not receive support from the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) due to eligibility issues.
In addition to his philanthropic efforts, Ambassador Zein has constructed a full-size sports complex, providing free training in football, basketball, and athletics to approximately 200 underprivileged youth in the Okaikwei North Municipality. He also organises a weekly feeding programme for 350 street children in the Christian Village of Kisseman, aimed at identifying and supporting talented children.
As Chairman of a conglomerate of companies with investments spanning Ghana and abroad, Ambassador Zein’s focus remains unambiguously centered on serving the underprivileged.
His multifaceted and deeply impactful philanthropic initiatives, such as the “Feed the Street” programme for Accra’s street children and support for widows in re-establishing small businesses, have left an indelible mark on the lives of those who benefit from his generosity.
Quoting his own sentiment, “A person who sees a problem is a Human being, a person who finds a solution is a Visionary, and the person who goes out and does something substantial about the problem with the solution is an Entrepreneur.”
Ambassador Zein’s visionary philanthropy, coupled with his entrepreneurial spirit, continues to inspire and uplift the lives of the underprivileged.
As he continues to reach out to more communities and support the less privileged, it is clear that his honorary doctorate awards are not just a recognition of his past accomplishments but also a catalyst for even greater endeavours in the future.
A Daily Guide Report