Finance Minister, Ken Ofori Atta and renowned investment banker, Kojo Graham, have been awarded for their contributions towards the growth of the securities industry in the country.

They were honoured at the Ghana Securities Industry Association (GSIA) Awards Dinner for Founding Members held at the Movenpick Ambassordor Hotel last Saturday.

The event, which was organized by the Ghana Securities Industry Association in partnership with Premier Networking Club, was used as a platform to acknowledge personalities who have contributed to the growth of the securities industry in the Country.

The two gentlemen, Ken Ofori- Atta, Lawyer Graham blazed the trail in securities in the early nineties. The Finance Minister established the sDatabank, which became the leading investment house at the time until Lawyer Graham came on board with his company NTHC limited- which came from bottom to be the leading investment house.

The two gentlemen have mutual respect for each other in spite of their “fierce rivalry” in the industry in the early nineties.

Mr. Graham role in influencing the securities industry over the years was duly highlighted by a letter from GSIA inviting him to the Awards Dinner.

“We do recognize the critical roles you played, collectively and severally in founding the association and for ensuring that structures were put in place for the industry to build upon,” a letter from GSIA stated.

Lawyer Graham, now a social entrepreneur and human rights advocate, is a respected criminal lawyer in addition to his investment banking profession, which he practiced with utmost perfection.

He was the first Ghanaian to be appointed lead counsel at the United Nations International Criminal court from 2005 to 2008

Lawyer Graham is a member of the immediate past board of the National Lottery Authority (NLA). His vast knowledge on financial and investment matters helped transformed the NLA into a profitable state organization