In a historic and inspiring moment, Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum, Ghana's former Education Minister and a bold thinker in education, has been honored by the United States Congress for his extraordinary impact on education and social transformation in South Los Angeles.

Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum with this honoring, becomes one of the few Black immigrants ever honored by the U.S. Congress for shaping education in California. 

His New Designs Charter Schools are a beacon of equity, excellence, and empowerment in transforming lives through quality education.

His honoring attest to the fact that vision, courage, and commitment breaks all boundaries.

This is not just a recognition. It is a reaffirmation of what visionary leadership grounded in service can achieve.

As the Founder of New Designs Charter Schools, Dr. Adutwum created opportunities where there were none, transforming underserved communities through quality, equity-focused education. 

Today, thousands of lives bear witness to what purpose-driven leadership can build from the ground up.

Dr. Yaw Adutwum is a leader who doesn’t just believe in change, but leads it.

The Ghanaian politician after a stellar performance in transforming education in the U.S, returned home, bringing with him the same transformative mindset to reshape Ghana’s education landscape, championing STEM, TVET, Free SHS, and bold reforms that inspire innovation, creativity, and global competitiveness.

Dr. Adutwum's global recognition reflects the moment that Ghana's future is not far but here, and it is possible with the right leadership.

Sompaonline.com/Eric Annan