Our Nation Needs to Support and Build More Ibrahim Mahamas - Bernard Mornah

 

Hon. Bernard Mornah, 2024 Flagbearer, PNC

The name Ibrahim Mahama has, over the years, gained remarkable prominence within Ghana’s public space. Through his mining engineering firm, Engineers and Planners, he has played a significant role in providing mining support services to some of the largest mining operations not only in Ghana but across the African continent.

Founded in 1997, Engineers and Planners has grown steadily through hard work, resilience, and an exceptional vision for success. As founder and CEO, Ibrahim Mahama has consistently demonstrated the courage to venture into areas many entrepreneurs shy away from, navigating both financial and technical risks in his quest to build a truly indigenous company capable of competing on the global stage.

The success of Engineers and Planners in today’s natural resource sector should not be taken lightly. It represents more than corporate growth; it is a symbol of Ghanaian capability and enterprise. As a nation, we must recognize the importance of supporting indigenous companies like E&P if we are serious about taking control of our natural resources.

Mr. Ibrahim Mahama, CEO Engineers and Planners

 From the colonial era through to independence, there has been a persistent call for Ghana’s resources to be owned and managed by Ghanaians for the benefit of Ghanaians. Kwame Nkrumah championed this vision passionately, advocating for African control over its wealth.

The consequences of foreign dominance are clear, including capital flight, limited local participation, and insufficient reinvestment into the national economy. Indigenous firms like Engineers and Planners create jobs, build local expertise, and contribute meaningfully to economic growth.

Beyond business, Ibrahim Mahama’s contributions through philanthropy have impacted countless lives across Ghana. His commitment to supporting communities reflects a broader sense of responsibility that goes beyond profit.

Rather than undermining such achievements, Ghanaians should view the acquisition of the Damang Mine by an indigenous company as a milestone, a step toward economic sovereignty.

Ultimately, Ghana needs more entrepreneurs, more visionaries, and more companies like Ibrahim Mahama and Engineers and Planners. Supporting indigenous capacity is not just an economic strategy; it is a national imperative.



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