McDan to pay medical bills of Ghana’s tallest man

Ghanaian business magnate and founder, chairman, and chief executive officer of the McDan Group of Companies, Dr. Daniel McKorley, has made known his intentions to pay the medical bills of Sulemana Abdul-Samed, the tallest man in Ghana.

Sulemana Abdul Samed, also known as Awuche, is the tallest man in Ghana. He was born in 1994 in the Northern Region of Ghana.

Samed was diagnosed with a rare endocrine disorder called acromegaly, which is caused by an excess of growth hormone in the body.

Aside from struggling with finances, he is also battling with his health.

Recently, Awuche and his family appealed to the public to assist him get medical support.

In a latest development, the McDan CEO said his wife and children encouraged him to pay the entire cost of Awuche’s medical treatment and to ensure that he was going to live a longer, healthier and a happier life when he invited the young man to his home.

He urged parents to step out with their children and offer a helping hand to the community as he always does with his children.

Below is a text by the CEO:

For me, being a parent is priceless. I understand that my kids are going to have certain privileges that I didn’t have, so, I need to teach them values like hard work and respect, and instill in them the desire to help and serve others.

More than anything I could hand to them, I want to teach them about benevolence and charity.

If I raise them to practice the importance of sharing what they have, something I believe will carry them through life, I’ll be a proud father.

This is why I was privileged to invite Sulemana Abdul-Samed [Awuche], the tallest man in Ghana, into my home to meet my family and see how we could help him with his chronic ulcer and excess growth hormone issues.

My wife and kids consistently whispered into my ears to pay the entire cost of Awuche’s medical treatment and to ensure that he was going to live a longer, healthier, and happier life. As I have always known, I’m lucky to have a big, supportive family that is compassionate towards other people. That truly warms my heart.

If you’re a parent, step out with your child and offer a helping hand to the community.

Because, trust me, one of the most satisfying and productive things you can pass on to them is the importance of sharing what they have with others.

 

Source: Ghana Web

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McDan Foundation brings smiles on faces of widows, aged in N/R

The McDan Foundation, the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) wing of the McDan Group of Companies has feted over 1,000 aged women and widows in Tamale and its environs. The widows were drawn from Sola and Yendi. The Foundation provided them with food items whilst Daniel McKorley presented thousands of gift packs containing cloth, scarf, sardines and soaps and a crate of eggs each to the widows. In an address, the founder and Chief Executive Officer of McDan Group of Companies, Mr Daniel McKorley urged corporate Ghana to give back to the less privileged in society. He said the McDan Foundation has been feeding widows for over six years but it was a herculean task which can only be undertaken nationwide with the support of all corporate bodies in the country. “Every time, I call on corporate Ghana, I call on corporate individuals. Government cannot do it all, so corporate Ghana must come in so Ghana will be a better place,” Mr McKorley stated. He said “This is not about McDan, but it is about the benefit to the people. I have been doing this not today, and not only for the widows. I believe sincerely that God is blessing me and it is my responsibility to give to others and be a blessing to them.” He also advocated for corporate bodies to come to the aid of street children and homeless people by funding their education and providing them with jobs.

 

Source : GhanaWeb

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McDan Foundation commissions shea nuts processing factory in West Mamprusi Municipality

A shea nut processing factory, Alkoh Shea, has been commissioned by the McDan Foundation and handed over to Alhassan Hamza Akoligo, a young entrepreneur at Nasia, a community in the West Mamprusi Municipality in the North East Region.

The factory, constructed under the auspices of the McDan Foundation, is to boost the efforts of women in the community to increase production and add value to their shea nuts.

This vision by the McDan Foundation came to light when Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Alkoh Shea Butter, Alhassan Hamza Akoligo, took part in the McDan Entrepreneurship Challenge season one and was declared as the winner.

Speaking at the commissioning ceremony Daniel Mckorely who is the founder of the Foundation and Chairman of the McDan Group of Companies, in a short remark, stressed that the McDan Foundation also walks the talk by helping the needy and building billionaires in various communities in the country.

According to him, Mr Akoligo is a true patriot because he has promised to empower women in Nasia to increase the shea business chain as their main economic venture.

He said women empowerment was key to accelerating the achievement of inclusive national development and encouraged the women to make maximum use of the facility to increase income generation and improve their livelihoods.

Dr Mckorely noted that the shea processing factory would encourage community members to desist from destroying the shea trees for charcoal and other activities.

He pointed out that Mr Alhassan Hamza Akoligo has been mentored on how to run the business, adding that “most of the challenge is the person behind the business.”

Dr Mckorely, who was happy about the shea nut business, then supported Alkoh Shea Butter with a Truck to help supply and gather raw materials for production.

Chief of Nasia, Mazurana Abdullah Mahami, commended the McDan Foundation for helping the son from their soil establish a factory to help kick away poverty from the community.

He continued that the elders, including the Chief, will ensure the factory achieves its aim, stressing that women will no longer cut down trees for living but rather focus on skill training to get some for living.

Mr Akoligo, who was excited by the gesture done him by the McDan Foundation, promised to manage the factory for it to get branches in other regions across the country.

He called on the younger generation to remain focused on entrepreneurship and never lose hope in job creation.

 

source : JoyOnline

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McDan donates car to Ga Adangbe Youth Association

Founder of the McDan Foundation, Daniel McKorley better known as McDan has donated a car to the Ga Adangbe Youth Association in Abokobi, a suburb of Accra.

The 2021 registered Nissan 4×4 pick up was handed over to the Youth Chief of Abokobi, Nii Ayaafio Tetteh I, on Wednesday, October 13, 2021. The car is to aid the work of the youth association in the region.

McDan who has been the backbone of the Ga Adangbe identified one of the limitations of the most Ga Dangbe Youth Association was the unavailability of a vehicle to assist them in their movements, hence, the need to donate a car.

Benard Korley who represented McDan in handing over the car noted that, “I was sent by McDan to donate this pick up to the Ga Adangbe Youth Association.”

“We all know the work they have been up to. They have been active in the development of the Ga state. So this is the little help McDan has to offer to them to ensure that their work runs smoothly,” he added.

The Oblantei Mantse [Youth Chief of Abokobi], Nii Ayaafio Tetteh I in receiving the car expressed his heartfelt gratitude to McDan for honouring his promise and prayed for more blessings on the life of McDan.

He said, “I have had a good relationship with McDan he has been very supportive. In one of our recent conversations, he enquired if we had a car which helps us in our work and we said no.”

“He promised to help us get one and today, we are very grateful that he has come to our aid. He has done a lot for the Ga’s and we will continue to support and pray for blessings and long life for him,” Nii Ayaafio Tetteh I stated.

 

 

Source: JoyOnline

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McDan Foundation Pledges Support For ‘Men Support Women’s Football’ Carnival

The tennis enthusiast believes all girls and women should be involved in some form of sports.

Mrs. Abigail McKorley who is also CEO of Beebies Events has commended the organisers of the upcoming Extravaganza scheduled for the McDan Park at La on Saturday, January 9, 2021.

Aishatu Zakaria Ali of ETV and Happy FM will be supported by two budding sports journalists to compare the event which involves a football gala by four female clubs and some exhibition by boxers, karate do performers and an acrobat cyclist.

Rising female artiste, Spency Diva will also entertain the invited guests.

Mrs. Mckorley has promised to award a trophy and medals to the winners of the gala.

The President of Women In Sports Association (WISA), Madam Gloria Commodore aka ‘Mama G’ has also promised to honour the winners.

Meanwhile, Liz Mundi, the organizer of the event has thanked all who are supporting her and appealed to Ghanaian men to support Women’s Football and Women’s Sports in general..

Source : NEWSGHANA

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Dr Daniel Mckorley launches McDan Entrepreneurship challenge- 80 entrepreneurs shortlisted for McDan Entrepreneurship Challenge Season Two

Accra, Oct. 1, GNA – A total number of 80 budding entrepreneurs have been shortlisted in the second edition of the McDan Entrepreneurship Challenge, a programme designed to empower them.
The number was culled out of over 14, 000 applicants who applied for the challenge throughout the country.
The 80 contestants will be pitching their business ideas and modules to a panel of judges, out of which an overall winner will be selected and rewarded a $100, 000 support fund.
Mr Daniel Mckorley, Chairman of the McDan Group of Companies, said the programme was to develop the competences and skills of the entrepreneurs as well as equip them for the job market.
He said this was his way of empowering the youth in entrepreneurship and supporting government in providing employment opportunities for the youth, adding that, “the government can’t do it alone, we all need to support them in building the capacities of the youth.”
“It’s about the impact we want to create, and build the competences and skills of the youth for a better tomorrow. Unemployment is a major problem of the country, and we all must do our best and support government to curb it,” he said.
Mr Mckorley said the cash prize will help the winner scale up her company so as to employ others and make positive impact in his or her community and the country as a whole, adding that, the remaining contestants would receive support from the Ministry of Business Development.
Mr Augustine Blay, Executive Security to the Vice President of Ghana, called on the private sector to support government in meeting the challenge of youth unemployment.
He said government was committed to youth development hence the introduction of youth centred programmes such as the Free Senior High School (SHS), National Builders Corps (NABCO), National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Plan (NEIP), among others.
He said the programmes were having positive impact on the youth in building their competences and creating employment.
“A programe as the Free SHS had over 1.2 million school children on board, whereas NABCO and NEIP were providing employment for the youth and providing them with capital to build their start ups,” he said.
Mr Alhassan Hamza Akoligoh, winner of the first edition of the challenge, advised contestants to be focused and not just be concerned about winning the prize money but build their skills as well.
“Focus on your business and not just the award prize. Your business shouldn’t just be about profit but creating an impact in the lives of others,” he said.
GNA

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McDan donates 3 Dialysis machines to 37 military hospital

The Chairman of the McDan Group and McDan Foundation, Dr Daniel McKorley has donated three (3) Dialysis Machines with Special Chairs worth USD 57,000 to the Renal and Dialysis Unit of the 37 Military Hospital in Accra. Making the presentation to the Military High Command, Dr. McKorley underscored the need for Ghanaians to compliment Government efforts particularly in the Health sector to facilitate quality access to health care. As he puts it “this donation is to help reduce the rising incidence of death arising out of dialysis challenges and help improve general health care of the people”.

Receiving the Machines on behalf of the Military High Command and the Hospital, Lt Gen.Obed Boamah Akwa, the Chief of Defence Staff, expressed his appreciation to Dr McKorley for his timely donation and support to the Hospital and pledged to ensure the highest maintenance regime for the 3 Dialysis Machines. He commended Dr McKorley for his exemplary gesture, worthy of emulation and encouraged patriotic Ghanaians to donate more Dialysis machines to support the Renal and Dialysis Unit of the Hospital.

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McDan Foundation breaks ground for construction of modern shea nut factory

Accra, July 23, GNA- The McDan Foundation breaks ground for the construction of a modern shea nut processing warehouse and factory in Nasia in the Northern region.

Mr Frank Oduro, the Head of the Foundation led the ceremony on behalf of Dr Daniel Mckorley, the Founder and Executive Chairman of McDan Group of Companies.

The Foundation will support the facility with a state-of the-art shea butter processing equipment and a Kia Truck.

The facility due to be completed in three months would cost GHc 550,000 and create over 100 direct and indirect employment for the youth in the community.

The facility is meant for Mr Alhassan Hamza Akoligo, a young entrepreneur who won the maiden Season One McDan Entrepreneurship Challenge in February 2020.

He took home the $100,000 coveted prize money beating nine other finalists to win the prize at the grand finale.

A statement from the Foundation copied to the Ghana News Agency in Accra said the gesture was part of the foundation’s corporate social responsibility to empower young entrepreneurs to scale up their business modules.

Alhassan Hamza Akoligo, a young entrepreneur who established Alkoh Shea Butter at Gambaga in the North East Region, has won the Season One of the McDan Entrepreneurship Challenge, taking home the $100,000 coveted prize money.

Each of the nine contestants received GH¢25,000.00 from McDan Foundation, established by Dr Daniel Mckorley, the Founder and Executive Chairman of McDan Group of Companies.

The statement quoted Dr Mckorley resolute support for the next generation of Ghanaian entrepreneurs to grow and expand their businesses.

He advised them to be determined, resilient and disciplined to accomplish their vision of becoming multi-million-dollar entrepreneurs.

He noted that bad attitudes and indiscipline could easily collapse budding businesses since research had shown that out of 100 small-scale enterprises only 10 succeeded in becoming multi-million-dollar ones.

Dr Mckorley entreated young entrepreneurs to be innovative and creative in their dealings to make headway in life and positively impact on the national economy.

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Dr Mckorley supports Muslim chiefs as they fast

The CEO of the McDan Group of Companies, Dr Daniel McKorley through his McDan Foundation is supporting some selected chief palaces in the Northern region and Greater Accra with bags of rice as they mark the holy month of Ramadan.

The donation which comes at a total cost of GHC400,000 is a token expressed to Muslim chiefs as part of the McDan Foundation’s Corporate Social Responsibility.

The McDan Foundation has over the year diligently supported communities and vulnerable people in the country most significant building of schools in deprived communities.

This gesture according to Dr McKorley remains critical part of his contribution towards humanity.

The Madina Zongo, Ya Na’s palace in Yendi, Mion palace and the Dakpema Palace where he was skinned as the Gugba Na are part of a tall list to benefit from the foundation’s benevolence.

Dr. Daniel McKorley is noted in Ghana as a business magnate with the McDan Entrepreneurship initiative gaining grounds in the heart of young innovative entrepreneurs.

His continues support for the Ghanaian youth can’t be underestimated. He has invested heavily in youth sports development building modern astro turfs in the country.

The foundation has also visited Nyankpala, Lameshegu, Bamvim, Tolon, Dakpema.

Gulkpe, as well as Mion Lana and Gbewaa palaces.

 

Source: GhanaWeb

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McDan Foundation supports Muslim chiefs as they fast.

The CEO of the McDan Group of Companies, Dr Daniel McKorley through his McDan Foundation is supporting some selected chief palaces in the Northern region and Greater Accra with bags of rice as they mark the holy month of Ramadan.

The donation which comes at a total cost of GHC300,000 is a token expressed to Muslim chiefs as part of the McDan Foundation’s Corporate Social Responsibility.

The McDan Foundation has over the year diligently supported communities and vulnerable people in the country most significantly building of schools in deprived communities.

This gesture according to Dr McKorley remains critical part of his contribution towards humanity.

The Madina Zoongo, Ya Na’s palace in Yendi, Mion palace and the Dakpema Palace where he was skinned as the Gugba Na are part of a tall list to benefit from the foundation’s benevolence.

Dr. Daniel McKorley is noted in Ghana as a business magnate with the McDan Entrepreneurship initiative gaining grounds in the hebuyart of young innovative entrepreneurs.

His continues support for the Ghanaian youth can’t be underestimated. He has invested heavily in youth sports development building modern astro turfs in the country.

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