Ghana's business tycoon Daniel Macquarie (McDan), warns young graduates to pursue self-employedness to survive, innovation and job creation in Africa.
He emphasized that Africa's stagnant markets and outdated systems can be improved and developed with ample local talent to pursue problem-solving innovation.
With the homecoming of alumni of Kwame Nkrumah University School of Science and Technology (Knust) Business School 20th Anniversary, McDann encouraged investment in capital, education and vision, ensuring a revived environment for entrepreneurs.
On the return of graduates as part of the 20th anniversary of the business school, a gathering of senior students, university leadership and current students celebrated the school's journey of academic and professional excellence.
Academic, industry leaders, traditional rulers, student members, graduate Dr. Daniel Macquarie, a leading organization in academia, port operations (McDan Port), salt mining and agriculture prevention, highlighted the power of African entrepreneurship.
“The power of entrepreneurship in Africa is not just about starting a business. In Africa it's about survival, innovation, transformation. It's an entrepreneur who identifies opportunities for others to see shortages. An entrepreneur who creates jobs when the formal sector is not possible.
Market,” he said.
He was working on the theme: “Entrepreneurship as a catalyst for capacity and resilience in the African business ecosystem.”
He emphasized that entrepreneurship could create a resilient new Africa.
“This is not just an academic subject. It's a reality that lived for me and for countless African entrepreneurs who wake up every day to not only do business but build a nation. Resilience is not built comfortably.
The McDan Group covers aviation, logistics, salt production, real estate and agribusiness.
McDan values people's profitability by influencing young people and aspiring businesses as a way to address social and economic gaps in Africa.
He also highlighted the need for a supportive ecosystem that allows young people with great ideas to flourish.
“But our greatest accomplishments are not our benefits. It's our people, our impact and the following example.
generation. Africa is not suffering from a shortage of entrepreneurs. What we lack is a supportive ecosystem.
Too young people with great ideas are crushed by bureaucracy, lack of funds or lack of guidance.
“To make entrepreneurship a true catalyst for development, we need to create an ecosystem that gives inclusive, equal access to women and marginalized groups. We have a wealth of resources in our funds, training and infrastructure.
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