1st Congress of African Professionals
PROFESSIONALISM IN AFRICA: Problems and Prospects
3rd - 5th March, 2010, Golden Tulip Kumasi City, Ghana

Kofi Kankam

Welcome to the 1st ever International Congress of the African Network of Professionals (ANOP); with the theme “Professionalism in Africa: Problems and Prospects”.

This event aims to bring together diverse people with different backgrounds such as chief executives, managing directors, chairmen, traditional leaders, community leaders, directors-generals, government policy makers, legislators, political and civil society leaders, entrepreneurs, legal advisors, senior and middle-level decision-makers in public/private organizations, artisans, students, youths, etc. to deliberate and act on issues which shall ensure to promote efficient professionalism; and sustainable and equitable development on the continent.

We believe the time has arrived for the Africa continent to rise up and meet the challenges of professionalism, and as in every situation; there are moments in time of incredible bravery and heroism. We therefore stand up as a few brave men and women to be counted. Although we might be small in comparison to the great battles of which thousands have perished, we believe we can achieve even more through united spirit, courage and determination.

I therefore humbly entreat you to join in gracing this all important historic occasion which shall be highly interactive and include pre-workshop congress; working and leadership learning groups’ sessions, with one-on-one meetings with African and other leading business leaders across the globe; plenary debates; International exhibition; and a host of corporate networking opportunities. Please kindly do consult the congress brochure for specific events.

I know most of you are already members of African Network of Professionals (ANOP) but for those who are yet not members, I urge you to fill the membership application form to enable you enjoy the numerous membership benefits such as discounted registration fees of members for this event and other activities organized by the network.

Moreover; I humbly appeal to benevolent organizations, corporate bodies, philanthropist, etc. to meet up to the challenge of sponsorship by picking up our special sponsorship packages and associate themselves with this event as proud sponsors.

I thank you all in anticipation of your association with this all important historic event either as a delegate, sponsor or both and also humbly look forward to meeting you all in Ghana from the 2nd of March to the 5th of March 2010.

Best wishes!