Timelines of Ibrahim Mahama’s Life and Entrepreneurial Journey

Introduction

Ibrahim Mahama is a prominent Ghanaian businessman and entrepreneur who has made significant contributions to Ghana’s industrial and economic landscape. 

His story is one of turning challenges into opportunities and leveraging local resources to build a pan-African business empire.

Timeline:

1971: Born on January 29 in Piase, Northern Region of Ghana

1980s: Attended Tamale Senior High School in Northern Ghana

Early 1990s: Moved to the United Kingdom to study at the College of North London

Mid-1990s: Worked for a property development company in London

1997: Returned to Ghana at age 26 and founded Engineers and Planners (E&P) as a heavy-duty equipment rental company

Late 1990s: Secured first major contract for E&P, working on the Sankara Interchange Project in Accra

Early 2000s: Expanded E&P’s operations into mining services, focusing on land reclamation and mining operations

2004: Established Asutsuare Poultry Farms, diversifying into agriculture

2000s: Grew E&P into one of the largest indigenous mining contractors in West Africa

2011: Began construction of Dzata Cement Limited, venturing into cement production

2011: E&P expanded operations to Liberia, working on iron ore mining for ArcelorMittal

2012-2017: Period of significant growth and international expansion for E&P

2018: Dzata Cement Limited began operations, becoming Ghana’s first wholly indigenous cement manufacturer

2018: Received the African Achievers Award as African Industrialist of the Year

2020: Acquired all ordinary shares in Cardinal Gold Mine, further expanding mining interests

2022: Awarded the title of Ultimate Man of the Year at the Exclusive Men of the Year Africa Awards

Conclusion

Ibrahim Mahama’s entrepreneurial journey spans over two decades, during which he has transformed a small equipment rental company into a diversified conglomerate with interests in mining, agriculture, cement production, and more.

His success story is not just about personal achievement but also about creating opportunities for thousands of Africans and championing indigenous participation in key economic sectors. 

Mahama’s vision for African-led development and his call for greater access to capital for African entrepreneurs continue to inspire a new generation of business leaders on the continent. 

As he looks to the future, Mahama remains committed to expanding his business empire while advocating for policies that support African economic empowerment and industrialization.

References:

1. Ibrahim Mahama’s full speech at 2018 GRASSAG Entrepreneurship Seminar
2. Ibrahim Mahama- the Business Icon
3. Ibrahim Mahama live on Good Evening Ghana
4. https://emyafrica.com/the-man/ 
5. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ibrahim_Mahama_(businessman) 
6. https://yen.com.gh/92126-a-comprehensive-list-companies-owned-by-ibrahim-mahama-john-mahamas-brother.html 
7. https://africa.businessinsider.com/local/markets/ghanaian-businessman-ibrahim-mahama-acquires-all-ordinary-shares-in-cardinal-gold/hy3pyx0 
8. https://web.archive.org/web/20171218034655/http://theheraldghana.com/ordinary-side-ibrahim-mahama/ 
9. https://citinewsroom.com/2018/07/ibrahim-mahama-adjudged-african-industrialist-of-the-year/ 
10. https://www.ghanaweb.com/person/Ibrahim-Mahama-2653 
11. https://www.linkedin.com/in/ibrahimmahama/?original_referer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Egoogle%2Ecom%2F&originalSubdomain=gh