Ambassador Maher Kheir (left) receiving his award from Sam Ato Gaisie
Lebanese Ambassador to Ghana and Dean of the Diplomatic Corps, Maher Kheir, has been honoured with the “Outstanding Ambassador of the Year 2022” award.
Ambassador Maher Kheir was awarded for his efforts and contributions to cultural, social, humanitarian and Francophone initiatives, and to strengthening economic relations between Lebanon and Ghana.
He received the award at the 13th edition of the Ghana Entrepreneurs and Corporate Executives Awards and Summit 2023 organized by The Entrepreneurs Foundation of Ghana (EFG).
The event, coincided with the celebration of World Public Service Day which was under the theme “Promoting Business Coopertaion between Private and Public Sector Development in Ghana.”
Mr. Kheir receiving the award lauded the invaluable contributions of public servants to building Ghana’s economy.
“The professionalism of public servants is instrumental in driving change, improving governance, and delivering essential services to the citizens of Ghana. Today, we recognize and express our heartfelt appreciation to all public servants who work tirelessly to create a healthy space for inclusive prosperity and growth” he said.
Mr. Kheir noted that Ghana has made remarkable progress in recent years, positioning itself as a beacon of economic growth and stability in the region but urged closer cooperation between the public and private sectors to sustain it.
“We must build strong partnerships, share knowledge and best practices, and create a supportive ecosystem for businesses to thrive. By doing so, we can unlock the full potential of Ghana’s economy and promote a business-friendly environment that attracts domestic and foreign investments” he stated.
He also challenged the public sector to uphold the highest ethical standards to drive change and productivity.
“On this significant occasion, it is necessary to uphold the highest standards of integrity, accountability, and ethical conduct. By doing so, we can build a solid foundation of trust that paves the way for healthy partnership and sustainable development” he stressed.
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Entrepreneurs Foundation of Ghana, Sam Ato Gaisie, emphasized the importance of inter-nation collaborations in driving public-private sector growth across the continent.
To this end, he commended the sustained collaborations with various stakeholders while calling for more engagements to achieve sustainable development in Africa.
He stressed that entrepreneurs in Ghana must be supported to enable them compete with their counterparts in Africa and the world.
“There is the need for us to look at how we can support our entrepreneurs to get to the level of Dangote,” he added.