Africa Economy Builder Awards on Sunday recognized and honored the Ethiopian Businessman Aysheshim Teka for his outstanding contributions to economic development.
The recognition followed Teka’s contribution to the economic development of South Sudan and other African countries, including Ethiopia.
At a ceremony in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, the investor was presented with the award by Pascal Affi N’ Guessan, former Prime Minister of Côte d’Ivoire,
Teka put in a lot of effort to become an investor after being hired as a laborer for seven Ethiopian per day.
Teka, who has spent the last 15 years residing in Juba, South Sudan, is well known for engaging in a variety of business ventures. In recognition of his contributions to world peace, development and humanitarian aid while residing in South Suda, the government of that country awarded him honorary citizenship in 2019.
This year, 30 developers from African nations, including Ethiopian investor Teka, were honored by the African Economic Builders Award, which honors notable developers who have made noteworthy contributions to developing the African economy.
In his remark following the award, Teka stated that the ability to work hard and rise from day laborer to achieve economic growth in Africa serves as example for young Africans,
According to Teka, the award will increase the opportunities for African investors to move and develop in various areas of the continent.
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