The effect of the exemplary leadership exhibited by Energy Minister, Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh continues to permeate through the boundaries of Ghana, reaching Africa and the globe.
On Saturday, July 8, Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh, was named as the overall Africa Role Model in Politics and Governance at 14th MTN Pulse Africa Role Model Awards held at the Great Hall of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST).
“You are dexterous, tolerant, resolute and endowed with political far-sightedness, a virtue not lost on your constituents and the public at large. A golden fish cannot be hidden,” portions of the citation presented to the Minister read.
In a brief remark, the Energy Minister expressed gratitude to God Almighty and charged all to be patriotic citizens by contributing their quota.
“I am humbled by this recognition and wish that together we contribute our quota to make our country great and strong,” he said.
Later in a Facebook post, Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh extolled the organisers of the awards, Young Professionals and Youth Coalition (YPYC), while noting that the life-time conferment as it “encourages me to continue to serve diligently, my country with all the energy I can muster.”
“Inspired by one of the writings of Apostle Paul in his letter to the Philippines in Philippians 4:13 which talks about divine strength, I remain grateful to the almighty God for the resilience and fortitude in this journey. I also thank the organisers for the honour and recognition,” he wrote.
He noted that it is an honour to join the league of past award recipients in this category like former Heads of State, His Royal Majesty, the Asantehene, distinguished academics, among other dignitaries in society.
Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh has duly been recognised for his hardwork and decision to Ghana.
The University of Professional Studies, Accra, on Saturday, 24th July 2021 conferred an Honorary Doctorate Degree (Doctor of Humane Letters) on Energy Minister Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh for his outstanding performance in leadership.
The Minister was honoured with the degree for exhibiting exceptional leadership qualities, leading to the successful implementation of government’s flagship Free Senior High School (FSHS) policy among other things.
On June 17, 2023, school authorities of Prempeh College at a colourful event named a dormitory block after Energy Minister and Manhyia South MP, Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh.
The honour according to the school authorities was in recognition of his outstanding contribution towards the transformation of the face of the school in recent times.