A serial entrepreneur who brings a unique visionary approach to developmental issues.
100+ libraries across the country
Trained 1500+ in soft skills and marketable hard skills
Established partnerships in over 40+ countries across the globe
At 22, Hayford founded a local charity in Ghana to drive grassroots development in education, health, youth development, and international volunteerism. He gained global recognition for his work and received several grants and fellowships. He was recognized by Queen Elizabeth II as the 15th Commonwealth Point of Light. He is a Ford Motors Fellow of 92Y. In 2018, at the age of 32, the President of Ghana, H. E. Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, appointed him as Chief Executive of the Ghana Library Authority (GhLA) to lead the country’s effort to connect its citizens to knowledge. He has delivered par excellence, and his efforts are recognized globally. Under his leadership, GhLA was declared the Library of the Year 2021 by the London International Book Fair Excellence Awards. GhLA was also recognized by the United Nations Public Service Awards for Innovation in Promoting Equitable Access to Technology Education. Mr. Siaw aspires to continue to serve his community and country with humility, a sense of purpose, and passion to radically improve people's livelihoods and welfare.
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