Acquah Augustine presenting a portrait to the Minister
The Ashanti Regional Minister, Dr. Frank Amoakohene will on Saturday, October 11, be honoured at the fifth edition of the Floodlight Media Excellence Awards (FMEA) taking place at the KNUST CCB auditorium, Kumasi.
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the awards, Acquah Augustine, said the conferment of the honorary award is the highest distinction award of the scheme given to persons whose service to national development is visible to many.
“This celebratory gesture is a tribute to his outstanding leadership since assuming the role of First Youth Minister. Having ascended through the ranks over the years through unwavering commitment and hard work. The organisers of this esteemed event deemed it fit to celebrate the historic achievement as the Regional Minister,” he told the paper.
Upon his visit to the Regional Minister’s office, Mr. Acquah presented to him formal invitation to the awards ceremony.
The theme for this year’s event is “Protecting Media Freedom and Accountability.”
He continued, “This year marks our 5th Anniversary. And there couldn’t be a more fitting time to honour our Hardworking and Energetic Minister. You undeniably serve as a tremendous source of inspiration to countless individuals, and we eagerly anticipate celebrating you in a grand style on October 11. We eagerly await your presence as our special guest.”
The Ashanti Regional Minister welcomed the Floodlight Media CEO and expressed gratitude to the organisers of the awards for the honour.
The awards will witness performances from artistes such as Brother Sammy, African Child, Cantus Black, Twice Africana, Mass Mello and Marvin Caeser.