Why We Do What We Do

With over 40 years of entrepreneurial and executive leadership, Rev. Kennedy Okosun is a distinguished figure in Ghana’s business landscape.

As Founder and Executive Chairman of KRIF Ghana Limited, he has built one of the country's most trusted brands in office automation, security safes, banking equipment, and stationery.

Under his leadership, KRIF has grown from a single-service entity into a market leader, known for innovations like:

• “Half Price Promotions” – a national benchmark in value retail
• Cash Back & Discount Coupons – pioneering customer loyalty tools
• "More for Less" Pricing – a key brand promise

Beyond business, Rev. Okosun has shaped policy and enterprise development through roles including:

• Founding Board Member, Ghana/Israel Chamber of Commerce
• Past Board Member, Ghanaian-German Economic Association
• Chairman, Action Business Forum
• Past President, EMPRETEC Ghana

A respected minister and former Chief of Staff of Action Chapel International, he mentors young leaders and promotes values-based leadership for Africa’s future. He holds a BA, Political Science & Public Administration – University of Benin and an Executive MBA (HRM) from University of Ghana Business School.

Rev. Okosun is a visionary committed to ethical enterprise, youth empowerment, and national progress.

Michael Ohene-Effah is a visionary leadership architect, educator, and movement builder dedicated to raising a new generation of purpose-driven leaders across Africa. As co-founder of LeadAfrique International, he has led leadership development programs in over 1,000 schools and institutions, championing the integration of values-based leadership into the core of African education and governance systems.

With over 25 years of experience in personal, organizational, and civic leadership, Michael has designed the African Leadership Toolkit; a practical framework tailored to the continent’s unique socio-cultural and developmental realities. His signature approach fuses purpose, faith, and clarity with strategic tools to build leaders who are equipped not just to succeed but to transform communities.

Michael is a respected speaker and facilitator, known for his depth, humility, and clarity of message. He has delivered keynote addresses and training sessions for educators, NGOs, corporate teams, church leaders, and government bodies across Ghana and beyond. Whether in a school hall or on a policy stage, Michael ignites purpose, provokes reflection, and mobilizes action.

His north stars are:

• Raising the Next Generation of African Leaders: Why education must go beyond knowledge to raise purpose-driven change agents.
• Leadership by Design (The African Leadership Toolkit): A values-driven, culturally-rooted approach to developing leaders for Africa’s future.
• Purpose, Power & Possibility: Helping individuals and institutions align with their “why” for greater impact.
• Transforming Schools into Leadership Incubators: Practical frameworks for school heads and educators to develop real leaders.
• Faith & Leadership (Leading from Within): Integrating spiritual clarity and purpose in personal and professional leadership.

Ama Serwah Nerquaye-Tetteh is a seasoned educational leader, governance expert, and gender advocate with over 25 years of experience shaping education policy and institutional strategy across Africa. Her rare blend of classroom, policy, and multilateral experience makes her a strong strategic fit for LeadAfrique’s growth agenda.

As Deputy Director-General of the Institute for Educational Planning and Administration (IEPA), a UNESCO Category II Centre, Ama leads capacity-building across West Africa. Her core strengths include:

• Education policy & institutional reform
• Governance & strategic planning
• Multilateral cooperation
• Gender equity & youth mentorship

Ama brings systems thinking, regional insight, and a values-driven approach aligned with LeadAfrique’s mission. Her leadership will enhance the board’s capacity in:

• Strengthening partnerships and impact strategies
• Embedding gender-sensitive governance
• Advancing ethical, visionary leadership for Africa

A former teacher, trainer, and policy advisor with a degree from the University of Leeds, she has advanced governance training and board member experience in academic and civic sectors.

Ama embodies integrity, vision, and a deep passion for youth and education. Her appointment will enrich LeadAfrique’s governance and amplify its mission across Africa and beyond.

Arnold Parker is a visionary financial sector leader with over two decades of experience steering inclusive finance, digital transformation, and institutional growth across Ghana and the African region.

Known for his calm authority, strategic depth, and results-oriented leadership, Arnold brings a rare balance of technical banking acumen and people-first innovation. He currently consults for the United Nations Capital Development Funds (UNCDF) Digital Payments and Financial Inclusion projects.

As the former Chief Executive Officer of Letshego Ghana Savings and Loans, he transformed the company from a modest financial player into one of Ghana’s most resilient, deposit-taking institutions, quadrupling its footprint and client base while reinforcing operational integrity. His leadership was marked by deliberate strategies in market expansion, customer inclusion, and risk-balanced innovation.

Arnold is highly regarded for his intuitive understanding of complex financial systems, his deep respect for people and process, and his principled approach to governance. He is a collaborative board contributor, skilled at harmonizing diverse perspectives and aligning stakeholders around measurable value.

He is particularly passionate about financial inclusion, youth-focused economic systems, and Africa’s potential to leapfrog legacy structures through digital innovation. Arnold’s presence on any board signals a steady hand, a sharp mind, and a deep commitment to institutional excellence and ethical progress.

Kezia Kenneth-Azumah is a distinguished legal professional with over a decade of experience in various fields of law, including civil and criminal litigation, family law, and alternative dispute resolution. As the Lead at Citadel Legal Consult and a former Partner at Light Associates Unlimited, Kezia has demonstrated exceptional leadership and strategic decision-making skills. Her extensive legal expertise, combined with a passion for social justice and advocacy, has made her a respected figure in the legal community.

Fluent in English and proficient in several Ghanaian languages, Kezia excels in communication and has a proven track record in advocating for women's and children's rights. Her commitment to continuous learning is reflected in her pursuit of an LLM in Alternative Dispute Resolution and her active involvement in legal education as a facilitator and resource person at various institutions, including the Africa Centre for Collaborative Dispute Resolution and the Institute of Paralegal Training and Leadership Studies.

Kezia's dedication to effecting lasting change is further evidenced by her work in public education on legal issues, particularly those related to domestic violence and women's rights. Her ability to manage multiple tasks with meticulous attention to detail, coupled with her strong organizational skills, makes her an invaluable asset in any legal setting.

Dr. Promise Emmanuel Sefogah graduated with the Class of 2004 from the University of Ghana Medical School. He pursued his postgraduate training in Obstetrics and Gynaecology at the Ghana College of Physicians & Surgeons, and the West African College of Surgeons from where he obtained his fellowship.

During his Public Health training at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, University of London, Dr. Sefogah was elected Vice Chair of the Students’ Representative Council and contributed to decisions at the School Management Board, and represented student's views at the national regulatory levels for the United Kingdom. He received additional specialized training in Belgium, Vancouver, Yale and was recently named among 26 global Young Physician Leaders at the World Health Summit in Berlin.

He consults for UNICEF, WHO and contributed to global discussions on Universal Health Coverage at the Academy of Medical Sciences, UK. He is currently a Senior Lecturer in the University of Ghana Medical School, a researcher and a Consultant Obstetrician Gynaecologist at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital. He is an adjunct Lecturer at the Family Health Medical School and Examiner for the Nursing & Midwifery Council, and a founding Faculty in Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility at the Ghana College of Physicians and Surgeons.

Dr Sefogah has contributed significantly to the profession through his illustrious dedicated efforts at regulating medical training and professional practice at the Medical & Dental Council of Ghana, currently the Deputy Coordinator of Examinations for foreign-trained Medical and Dental Practitioners, Specialists, and Physician Assistants at the Council. He continues to contribute extensively to public health and advocacy through extensive mass and social media health education engagements with global audience. His research has focused on reproductive endocrinology and infertility, assisted reproductive technology, mental health & infertility, reproductive healthcare financing, ethics, law and regulation of assisted reproductive technology in Ghana among others. Dr Sefogah is the Co-Founder and Executive Medical Director of SHAPE Healthcare Specialist Medical Center in Accra.