Founder and Group Chair, of the award-winning Ghanaian business firm, Afro-Arab Group of Companies, Ambassador Alhaji Salamu Amadu, has been featured in CEO Times Magazine, as one of the Top 50 African CEOs.
The feature is in recognition of Ambassador Amadu’s tremendous contribution to industry and social development as a youthful businessman, entrepreneur, and philanthropist, who founded the Afro-Arab Group in 2007, at the age of 20.
His business enterprise has over the years diversified to involve finance, real estate and construction, import and export, and general trading of goods and services.
His social intervention contributions have been recognized globally, earning him several ambassadorial roles, including One Young World Ambassador, Africa Assembly for Peace Ambassador, Zarbarma Youth Ambassador, and Zongo Youth Ambassador for Peace and Development, extending his influence beyond Ghana to make a significant impact across Africa and globally.
The CEO Times Magazine, a premier publication for business leaders and executives seeking to stay ahead in the game, has highlighted Ambassador Amadu’s leadership and initiatives, commending him for championing Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 11 and empowering women and youth across the Zongo communities.
A hallmark of his leadership is his dedication to social intervention projects. His initiative for providing microcredit to the poor and needy has empowered countless individuals. Additionally, his housing project “Everyone Can Buy a House,” has offered houses with long-term, interest-free payment plans, to support sustainable housing development.
In the area of corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives, the ‘Yaa Salaam Opportunity Center,’ the humanitarian arm of the Afro-Arab Group, has provided free health insurance for over 5,000 children within the East and North Ayawaso Municipal Assembly under the “One Child, One Health Insurance” project.
Ambassador Amadu’s contributions over the years have not gone unnoticed. He has received numerous accolades, including 2022 Young CEO of the Year by Avance Media, 2019 Banking and Finance Personality of the Year, Forty Under 40 Awards, Ghana, 2018 Sports Personality of the Year, Forty Under 40 Awards, Ghana, 2023 Banking and Finance Personality of the Year, Forty Under 40 Awards, Africa, and 2024 Real Estate & Construction Personality of the Year, Forty Under 40 Awards, Africa.
These awards highlight his diverse achievements and the broad impact of his work. In response to the recognition, Ambassador Amadu expressed his profound gratitude to the owners of CEO Times Magazine. “I want to use this platform to thank the owners of CEO Times Magazine for recognizing my work. This shows we are doing well as an institution,” he said.
He added that the Yaa Salaam Opportunity Center will continue to extend a helping hand to the needy and empower youth and women.
Ambassador Amadu’s story is a testament to the power of visionary leadership and the enduring impact of dedicated social entrepreneurship. Through his various roles and initiatives, he continues to make a profound impact on both his local community and the broader global society, championing sustainable development and empowerment across Africa.
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