The Board Chairman of the Public Procurement Authority (PPA), Mr. Basil Ahiable, and two other astute procurement professionals, Rev. Celestine Djane and Dr. Ekow Ghansah, have earned recognition at the 2026 African Supply Chain Confederation (ASCON) Conference Awards, highlighting Ghana’s contribution to advancing procurement and supply chain management across the continent.
Mr. Basil Ahiable was awarded as the SCM Governance Champion of the Year: Public Trust and Integrity Award, acknowledging his association with efforts to promote sound governance, transparency and integrity in procurement and supply chain management in his home country and across Africa.
The recognition celebrates his commitment to public trust and ethical conduct in the management of procurement processes, particularly in ensuring accountability, responsible use of resources and value for money in both public and private sector operations.
Rev. Celestine Djane—who is also the vice president of the Ghana Institute of Procurement and Supply (GIPS)—was named a finalist for the SCM Professional of the Year: Across the Continent Award, placing her among professionals whose wealth of experience has contributed immensely to the development of the supply chain management profession across the continent.
Her nomination reflected the significance of professional expertise, continuous development and commitment to industry standards in strengthening procurement and supply chain practices across different economies on the continent.
The third honoree, Dr. Ekow Ghansah, was also named a finalist in the SCM Executive of the Year Award category, which spotlighted leadership and executive contributions within the supply chain management profession.
Dr. Ghansah’s nomination as a finalist showcased his executive leadership in driving organizational performance, improving procurement outcomes and building resilient supply chains that can respond to changing economic and business conditions.
The recognition of the three astute procurement practitioners at the continental stage provides a platform highlights Ghana’s depth of expertise and participation in the advancement of procurement and supply chain management in Africa.
The ASCON Awards form part of broader efforts by continent-wide procurement confederation to celebrate individuals and institutions contributing to the growth, professionalism and effectiveness of Africa’s supply chain sector.
Such recognitions seek to encourage the adoption of sound governance practices, stronger professional standards and effective leadership across the industry.
The president of the Ghana Institute of Procurement and Supply (GIPS), Dr. Simon Annan in a congratulatory, note has applauded the distinguished fellows of the Institute on their respective awards and finalist positions.
According to him, the recognitions demonstrate the range of professional responsibilities represented within the institute’s leadership.
“This recognition comes amid continuing efforts to strengthen procurement governance improve public expenditure management and promote professionalism in supply chain operations.
These priorities are central to ensuring that procurement delivers measurable value and supports sustainable economic development,” he said.