Our people: Banasco Seidu Nuhu

Banasco is the co-founder and executive director in Ghana. His major task has to do with the design and implementation of projects and strategic planning. He also oversees volunteers and employees to ensure that projects and initiatives align with the mission and vision of the organization.

Place of birth: Fiaso-Techiman

Studies and professional career: He studied at the University of Ghana, Legon, where he graduated with BA in Political Science. He has had further studies in Entrepreneurship and Successful Negotiations at the ESADE Business School in Barcelona and undertook Leading Change, a leadership program at the University of Cambridge in UK. He is also a graduate of Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping and Training Center (KAIPTC) with a Master of Arts in Conflict, Peace and Security.

He is Ousman Umar’s brother and our first success case. When he was ready to take the same trick trip to Europe, Ousman convinced him that paradise was in Ghana and that he should stay and study.

He loves sightseeing, reading and soccer.

His testimony

“As a young impact leader, my focus has always been about building systems and institutions that would improve the lives of the vulnerable and create greater avenues of success for young people”.