About Hon. John Kwame Duodu

PROFILE OF JOHN KWAME DUODU (SIR JOHN)

EARLY LIFE AND FAMILY BACKGROUND

John Kwame Duodu was born on 9th March, 1987 to Honorable Richard Aboagye(Former Municipal Chief Executive- Bekwai Municipal Assembly 2000-2008 and Currently the Founder and President Royal Ann College of Health)  and Mrs. Annabella Agyemang Aboagye( Chief Nursing Officer Ghana Adventist Health Services) together with other four siblings, namely: Owusu Akyew (Administrator kwadaso SDA Nursing and Midwifery Training College), Benedict Boakye(Road Contractor), Rahel Adutwiwah Aboagye(pharmacist) and Augustine Nkansah(Registered Nurse).

EDUCATION AND LIFE STYLE

BASIC SCHOOL:

He started his childhood Education at Kofiase Anyinasu D/A Kindergarten and primary school from 1989 to 1992.He later relocated to his hometown to live with his extended family in Offinso, where he attended Offinso Kokote Primary School from1992 to 1996.Mr. Duodu again moved from Offinso Kokote to Offinso Ahenkro to live with his grandmother, where he attended the Ahenkro D/A basic school from 1996 to 1999 and in Class Six was voted as Boys’ Prefect from 1998-1999. In December 1999, he joined his Auntie and her husband Mr. and Mrs. Wiredu in Kumasi-Tanoso. At Tanoso, he attended Tanoso Adventist Preparatory School and Junior High School and was the School Goal Keeper from 1999 to 2003, Compound Overseer from 1999 to 2000 and Sports Prefect from 2002 to 2003. Mr. Duodu then joined his parents at Atwima Manhyia in the year 2001 till now. After graduating from Tanoso Adventist Preparatory School (APS).

SECONDARY SCHOOL:

 he pursued his secondary Education at Bekwai SDA Senior High School from 2003 to 2006, where he read Business as a course. During his Secondary school days, He held the following positions: Nana Ameyaw House Dormitory A Room Captain in 2003, Assistant Boys’ Prefect Bekwai SDA Senior High School (SHS) from 2005-2006, General Secretary, Students’ Representative Council (SRC) from 2005-2006 and Vice President, Ghana Red Cross Society – Bekwai SDA SHS link from 2005-2006.

TERTIARY EDUCATION:

HIGHER NATIONAL DIPLOMA (HND) IN ACCOUNTING AND CERTIFICATE IN COMPUTERIZED ACCOUNTING. YEAR 2007-2010

Afterwards, he proceeded to Kumasi Polytechnic to have his Higher National Diploma (HND) certificate in Accountancy from 2007 to 2010 and was the Class Representative (Accountancy) – Kumasi Technical University (Kumasi Polytechnic) from 2009 to 2010 and also pursued Certificate in Computerized Accounting in the same institution from 2008- 2009.

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (BSC) ADMINISTRATION (ACCOUNTING OPTION). YEAR 2014-2016

In the year 2014 to 2016, Mr. Duodu again furthered his Education to read BSc Administration (Accounting Option) at the University of Education, Winneba (Kumasi Campus).

MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (MBA) ACCOUNTING OPTION. YEAR 2018-2020

He also had his Master of Business Administration Degree in Accounting at the University of Education, Winneba (Kumasi Campus).

MASTER OF PHILOSOPHY (MPHIL) ACCOUNTING. YEAR 2022

Again, he also had his Master of Philosophy (MPHIL)  Degree in Accounting at The Akenten Appiah-Menka University of Skills Training and Entrepreneurial Development (AAMUSTED) Kumasi Campus.

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP:

• Chartered Institute of Taxation, Ghana

Student Registration Number: CIT/SR/3486

Examination Level: Professional Level

JOURNAL PUBLICATIONS:

He has to his credit, three (3) publications in highly reputable journals as at the year 2024 to help improve the pool of knowledge in academia, namely,

1. 2024: Joseph Antwi Baafi 1,*, Eric Effah Sarkodie 1, John Kwame Duodu 2 and Seyram Pearl Kumah 1 (2024), Why Should We PayAttention to Working Capital Management? A Case of Ghana, Article of MDPI (Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute)

Businesses 2024, 4, 78–95. https://

doi.org/10.3390/businesses4010006

Academic Editor: Lester Johnson

Received: 31 July 2023

Revised: 1 September 2023

Accepted: 4 September 2023

Published: 11 March 2024

2. 2020: Baafi, J. A., Duodu, J. K., Sarkodie, E. E., & Boachie, W. K. (2020), Examining the Economic Interaction between Liquidity and Firms’ Financial Performance: Evidence from the Ghana Stock Exchange, Journal of Economics, Management and Trade, 26(10),34-46. https://doi.org/10.9734/jemt/2020/v26i1030296.

3. 2019: Duodu, J. K., Antwi, J., & Baafi, J. A. (2019), Increasing Market Rewards for Sustainability: A Case of Private Nursing and Midwifery Colleges in Ghana. Journal of Economics, Management and Trade, 25(4), 1-15. https://doi.org/10.9734/jemt/2019.

ONLINE ARTICLE PUBLICATIONS:

Again, Sir John has to his credit, Ninety-two (92) publications in highly reputable online and print Medias as at MAY 20, 2024 to help improve the pool of knowledge in academia, professional and political life.

ACADEMIC RESEARCH WORK:

He has to his credit, four (4) academic research work to help improve the pool of knowledge in academia and profession, namely

1. The Nexus between Working Capital Management and Firms’ Financial Performance. Evidence from Listed Non-Financial Firms in Ghana Thesis of Master of Philosophy in (Accounting) in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the award of Master of Philosophy in (Accounting) Degree in the Akenten Appiah-Menka University of Skills Training and Entrepreneurial Development, (AAMUSTED), 2022 (Supervised by MR WILLIAMS BOACHIE: (+233) 0249443971).

2. The Influence of Liquidity on Firms’ Financial Performance: Evidence from the Ghana Stock Exchange- Thesis of Master Degree in Business Administration (Accounting Option), in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the award of the Degree of Master of Business Administration (Accounting) in the University of Education, Winneba, 2020 (Supervised by DR. JOSEPH ANTWI BAAFI: (+233) 0244994010).

3. Assessing the effect of Budgeting and Budgetary Control on the Performance of Small and Medium Scale Enterprises (SMEs) in the Kumasi Metropolis. – In partial fulfillment of first degree programme - University of Education, Winneba, 2016 (Supervised by MR WILLIAMS BOACHIE: (+233) 0249443971)

4. The effects of District Assemblies Common Fund on Revenue Mobilizations in District Assemblies.  A case study of Bekwai Municipal Assembly in the Ashanti Region of Ghana.  A project undertaken in Partial fulfillment of Higher National Diploma (HND) – Kumasi Technical University. , 2010 (Supervised by MR KUSI BOAFO: (+233) 0244477460

PROFESSION:

Mr Duodu is an experienced man in his profession for more than FOURTEEN (14) YEARS and expert in the following Accounting, Administration, Taxation and Business Consulting and has gone through the rank and file of  his profession as the Account Officer to Accountant and to Director of Finance at Royal Ann College of Health, Kumasi-Ashanti Region of Ghana in the West Africa.

POLITICAL LIFE:

Sir John known in Ghanaian politics and belongs to the ELEPHANT FAMILY, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and obtained his first membership identity card on August 21, 2013.

Currently, He holds both nation, regional and constituency appointments as an executive member in the New Patriotic Party in these positions:

1.  NPP First Vice-Chairman, Atwima Nwabiagya South Constituency, May, 2022

2.  Deputy National Organizer, Friends of Bawumia, 2008 (FoB-’08)

3.  2024 General Election Campaign Team Member, Atwima Nwabiagya South Constituency, April 7, 2024

4.  Ashanti Regional TESCON Patron, August, 2022

5.  Member, National Association of TESCON Patrons, December, 2022

6.  TESCON Chief Patron, Royal Ann College Of Health-Atwima Manhyia, Kumasi

RELIGIOUS LIFE:

Mr. Duodu has been a faithful member of Tanoso Central Seventh-Day Adventist Church since 4th December, 1999. He is a very hardworking individual. He gives a great deal of effort and endurance to everything he does. He is industrious, diligent, patient and very tolerant. Because of his attribute of being hardworking, he learns quickly on new task assigned to him. He puts in extra-long hours in line of duties, maintain high standards at all times, plans and organizes his tasks to achieve results, takes initiative, identifies opportunities, highly focused and has the ability to maintain concentration and do not easily give up.

In terms of commitment and multitasking, Mr. Duodu has the quality of being dedicated to a cause. He is mostly obligated and imposes such restriction of freedom on himself in his line of duties. He has a strong belief in the President’s ‘Ghana Beyond’ Aid so much that he is ever ready to work to help the President of Ghana realize this dream. Mr. Duodu can perform more than one task at a time. He is a Patron to the Church Choir (Tanoso SDA Church Choir) and Abuakwa SDA Church Choir, member of Fund Raising and Educational Committees, Treasurer, Advisor to the Youth of the Church and the chorister.

Again Sir John also fellowship at Kings Citadel Chapel (KCC) formerly Oil Groove Incorporated (OGI) Located at Abuakwa Nakisa off Nkawie Bibiani Road since the year 2020 and a very active member and joins two (2) departments of the Chapel namely: Security and Ushering.  

MARITAL STATUS:

Mr. Duodu got married on 21st September, 2018 to a young God-fearing lady Loreta Appiah, a nurse by Profession and blessed with two children namely: Jayden Oheneba Aboagye and Jason Ohene Gyan Aboagye.  

HUMANITARIAN WORKS (PHILANTHROPY):

From a young age, I have always felt a strong sense of compassion towards those who are less fortunate. It has always been my aim to use my resources and time to assist orphanages, support widows, and contribute towards education for those in need. This desire to help those in need stems from my belief in the importance of giving back to society and creating a better world for all.

One of my main goals is to help orphanages provide a safe and nurturing environment for children who have been left without parents. I believe that every child deserves to feel loved and supported, and I want to do my part in ensuring that orphanages have the resources they need to care for these children. By volunteering at orphanages and raising funds for them, I hope to make a positive impact in the lives of these vulnerable children.

Supporting widows is another cause that is close to my heart. Widows often face financial challenges and social stigma, making it difficult for them to support themselves and their families. By providing financial assistance, job training, and emotional support to widows, I hope to empower them to lead fulfilling and independent lives. I believe that every widow deserves to be respected and supported, and I am committed to helping them in any way I can.

Education is also a cause that I am passionate about. I believe that education is the key to unlocking opportunities and achieving one's full potential. By supporting educational initiatives for the underprivileged, I hope to give children and adults the chance to break the cycle of poverty and build a better future for themselves. Whether it is through providing scholarships, school supplies, or educational programs, I am dedicated to making education accessible to all.

In conclusion, it is my aim to assist orphanages, support widows, and contribute towards education because I believe that everyone deserves to live a life of dignity and opportunity. By dedicating my time and resources to these causes, I hope to make a positive impact in the lives of those who are in need. I am committed to working towards a more equitable and just society, where everyone has the chance to thrive and succeed. Whether it is through volunteering, fundraising, or advocating for change, I will continue to strive towards my goal of helping those who are less fortunate.

Sir John is dedicated to helping those who are less fortunate, specifically orphanages, widows, and educational initiatives. He believes in giving back to society and creating a better world for all. His passion for aiding orphanages stems from his belief that every child deserves love and support. He also supports widows by providing financial assistance and job training, as well as promoting education for the underprivileged to break the cycle of poverty. Sir John is committed to making a positive impact in the lives of those in needs and creating a more equitable society where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.