The Director of Africa Centre of Excellence in Coastal Resilience (ACECoR), Prof. Denis Worlanyo Aheto, has been honoured for his instrumental leadership in transforming the Centre for Coastal Management to become the World Bank Africa Centre of Excellence in Coastal Resilience.

The award was conferred on Prof. Aheto at the 2023 Osabarima Royal Awards, where several individuals and businesses were awarded for supporting the growth of Cape Coast.

Prof Aheto recieving his award from one of the chiefs of the Oguaa Traditional Area.

At the ceremony, ACECoR was also recognized for outstanding public institution in the country.

The awards ceremony is an annual Oguaa Traditional Council event initiated by the Omanhen of the Oguaa Traditional Area, by Osabarima Kwesi Atta II, in partnership with Ridge Royal Hotel.

In his acceptance speech, Prof. Aheto expressed gratitude for the gesture and noted that the award had reinforced his commitment to contribute immensely to the region.

In his welcome address, Osabarima Kwesi Atta, congratulated Prof. Aheto and acknowledged his efforts and contribution to the growth of the region.

He said Prof. Aheto would always be remembered and appreciated for his untiring efforts to promote the development of the metropolis, region, Ghana and Africa in general.

Osabarima Kwesi Atta said the ceremony aimed to return Cape Coast to its former prominence in the country, and urged all stakeholders to work together to achieve that goal.

Present at the ceremony were staff members of ACECoR.

Source: Documentation and Information Section