Afetsi Awoonor
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| Born | August 31, 1982 (age 43) Accra |
| Education | Central University (Ghana) (BSc., Business Administration), Geneva Graduate Institute (Executive masters, International Oil & Gas Leadership, Energy Management and Systems), IFP School (Masters, Oil and Gas management) |
| Occupations | Oil & Gas executive, politician |
| Known for | Managing director, BOST Energies |
Political party | National Democratic Congress (Ghana) |
Board member of | Ghana Oil Company |
| Spouse | Adaku Ufere-Awoonor |
| Father | Kofi Awoonor |
Afetsi Awoonor (born 31 August 1982) is a Ghanaian oil and gas leader, business executive and politician who serves as the managing director of the state-owned Bost Energies since January 2025.[1][2]
Early life and education
[edit]Afetsi Awoonor was born on 31 August 1982 in Accra, Ghana. He is a son of the late Prof. Kofi Awoonor, the Ghanaian poet and former diplomat.[3][4] His mother is Margaret Oduro. As his father was a diplomat, Afetsi spent his formative years in the United States, Brazil, Cuba and Ghana.[5]
He graduated with his first degree in Business Administration from Central University in 2010.[6] In 2015, he graduated with a master's degree from the IFP School in France. He also earned an Executive master's degree in International Oil and Gas Leadership from the Geneva Graduate Institute.[7][8]
Career and politics
[edit]Afetsi Awoonor is a member of the National Democratic Congress (NDC).[9]
In January 2025, President John Mahama appointed Afetsi Awoonor as the managing director of Ghana's BOST Energies.[10][11] He was also appointed to the governing board of Ghana Oil in March 2025.[12]
From April 2017 to January 2024, Afetsi worked as the Regional Head of Sales and Marketing at Convenio Energy.[13]
Westgate Mall Attack
[edit]On 21 September 2013, Afetsi Awoonor and his father, Kofi Awoonor, became victims of the Westgate shopping mall attack carried out by Al-Shabaab, Kenya. His father died in the attack while he survived despite two gunshots to the back.[14][15][16]
They were in the country for the Storymoja Hay Festival, a literary event where his father was scheduled to perform.[17][18]
Personal life
[edit]Afetsi Awoonor is married to Adaku Ufere-Awoonor, a Nigerian energy expert and attorney. The couple is blessed with two children.[19][20]
Philanthropy
[edit]Afetsi Awoonor founded the Afetsi Awoonor Foundation which supports development and social-impact projects in his native Volta Region and beyond.[21][22]
References
[edit]- ↑ Afful, Michael Creg (2025-01-19). "Ghana: Afetsi Awoonor Named As Acting Managing Director Of BOST". Energy News Africa. Retrieved 2025-10-06.
- ↑ https://www.myjoyonline.com/afetsi-awoonor-takes-over-as-bosts-new-md/
- ↑ Elabor, McKnight. "Afetsi Awoonor Takes After Dad, Turns Poet". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 2025-10-06.
- ↑ "Late Kofi Awoonor's son donates to NDC in Volta Region". GhanaWeb. 2020-12-06. Archived from the original on 2024-12-24. Retrieved 2025-10-06.
- ↑ "Kofi Awoonor". The Poetry Foundation. Retrieved 2025-10-06.
- ↑ "J.B.Williams". jbwlimited.com. Retrieved 2025-10-06.
- ↑ Etefe, Juliet (2025-01-21). "BOST welcomes Afetsi Awoonor as new MD, vows to drive growth, innovation". Business and Financial Times. Accra, Ghana. Retrieved 2025-10-06.
- ↑ "Afetsi Awoonor takes over as BOST's new MD...pledges to strengthen company, enhance collaboration - AmeyawDebrah.com". 2025-01-21. Retrieved 2025-10-06.
- ↑ "Afetsi Awoonor donates 1,420 plastic chairs to Ketu-North NDC". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 2025-10-06.
- ↑ "BOST Energies". bostenergies.com.gh. Retrieved 2025-10-06.
- ↑ "Afetsi Awoonor takes over as BOST's new MD - MyJoyOnline". Retrieved 2025-10-06.
- ↑ "Afetsi Awoonor". GOIL PLC. Retrieved 2025-10-06.
- ↑ Online, Peace FM. "Afetsi Awoonor Takes Over As BOST's New MD". Peacefmonline.com - Ghana news. Retrieved 2025-10-06.
- ↑ "How I escaped death during Westgate Mall terrorist attack – Kofi Awoonor's son". Daily Graphic. Accra, Ghana. 2015-10-19. Retrieved 2025-10-06.
- ↑ Hirsch, Afua (2013-09-23). "Ghanaian poet Kofi Awoonor among Westgate mall victims". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2025-10-06.
- ↑ "Ghanaian poet among dead". Al Jazeera. Retrieved 2025-10-06.
- ↑ Brown, Andy (2013-10-08). "Kofi Awoonor, Ghanaian Poet, Diplomat, and K Visiting Professor Killed in Nairobi Mall Attack on Sept. 21". News and Events. Retrieved 2025-10-06.
- ↑ "Tribute Poetry & Prose - Dedicated to Professor Kofi Awoonor". Storymoja Hay Festival. Retrieved 2025-10-06.
- ↑ plus, mms (2018-04-15). "The Uferes Handshake Across the Gold Coast". MMS PLUS NG - Maritime, Aviation, Business, Oil and Gas News. Retrieved 2025-10-06.
- ↑ Eric (2018-04-07). "Afetsi Awoonor and Adaku Ufere's Colourful Traditional Marriage at Arondiuzuogu, Imo State". TheBoss Newspaper. Retrieved 2025-10-06.
- ↑ "Afetsi Awoonor donates to tidal wave victims in Agavedzi". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 2025-10-06.
- ↑ "Afetsi Awoonor Foundation Supports Nursing Mothers and New-Borns at Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital - Focus FM KNUST". 2025-04-26. Retrieved 2025-10-06.