At 79 years old, Dr. Kwabena Duffuor shows no signs of slowing down in his dedication to serving Ghana. The former Finance Minister and Bank of Ghana Governor continues to be driven by a deep sense of duty to his country and a desire to create opportunities for future generations.
“I have children. I even have grandchildren. If now we are going through all this, what will they do 10, 20 years from now? What will they be? We must all come out and help build the nation,” Dr. Duffuor stated passionately in a recent interview.
This commitment to nation-building has been a constant throughout Dr. Duffuor’s illustrious career in banking, politics, and business. Even when faced with personal setbacks, like the loss of his bank during the financial sector cleanup, he remains focused on the bigger picture.
“I was only lucky that I had a very strong, committed family who was behind me,” he reflected. “It led to maybe a very disastrous situation. But thank God, I had a very strong family.”
Dr. Duffuor’s resilience stems from his belief in putting Ghana first. He recalls imposing taxes on his own companies as Finance Minister in 2009 to help close the budget gap:
“I have to save Ghana before I save my companies. So I did that. Out of desperation. Ghana must be saved.”
This selfless approach extends to his current efforts to strengthen Ghana’s economy. Dr. Duffuor advocates for increased investment in vocational education and maximizing returns from Ghana’s natural resources.
“We have enormous resources, yet we are so poor. Why is it like that?” he questions, always seeking solutions.
As he continues to share his expertise through lectures and policy recommendations, Dr. Duffuor remains inspired by the potential he sees in Ghana’s youth and the country’s abundant resources. His unwavering optimism and dedication serve as an inspiration to all Ghanaians to work together in building a brighter future for the nation.
Inspiring Net 