Biography of Dr. Richard Kofi Asiedu
Dr. Richard Kofi Asiedu is a distinguished Ghanaian educationist, business executive, philanthropist, and political leader whose influence spans education, human resource development, media, health, transport, and manufacturing. He is the Chief Executive Officer of the St. Andrews Group of Companies, a diversified conglomerate that has, for over two decades, contributed significantly to human capital development and socio-economic transformation in Ghana, particularly within rural and underserved communities.
Educational Background and Academic Excellence
Dr. Asiedu’s academic journey is marked by discipline, excellence, and a lifelong commitment to learning. He attained his Basic and Secondary Education with distinction, after which he pursued higher education at:
Takoradi Technical University, where he obtained his Higher National Diploma (HND),
Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA), where he earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration,
University of Cape Coast (UCC), where he obtained a Master’s Degree in Human Resource Management and Services,
and later earned a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) from a prestigious American university (AIU).
In recognition of his immense contribution to Human Resource Development in Ghana and beyond, The Alfred Nobel University (ANU), Ukraine, on Friday, 18th February 2022, conferred on him an Honorary Professorship in Human Resource Development. The honour was bestowed at an induction ceremony held in Accra by a delegation from the university.
Speaking at the ceremony, the President of ANU in Ghana, Rev. Prof. Emeritus Edwin Nmettey Korley, described Dr. Asiedu’s impact as distinguished, distinctive, and deserving of international recognition, noting that his service to society could not go unnoticed.
Professional Career and Public Service
Dr. Asiedu’s professional life reflects a rare blend of entrepreneurship and public service. He has faithfully served the state in several capacities, including:
Municipal Youth Director under the Ministry of Youth and Sports,
Council Chairman, Assin Fosu College of Education,
Secretary to the Board, Assinman Mutual Health Insurance Scheme,
and Board Secretary, Kwanyarko Senior High School.
Through these roles, he has consistently championed youth empowerment, institutional development, and effective governance.
Business and Institutional Leadership
As CEO, Dr. Asiedu oversees a growing conglomerate that includes:
St. Andrews Group of Schools and Companies
St. Andrews Health College
The Ultimate Remedial School
The Rich Multimedia Institute
Nakata Travel and Tours
Rich Salt Manufacturing Company
Rich FM 98.7 MHz
St. Andrews Transport and Haulage Services
His latest educational intervention, Mount Hebron University College and Allied Services, has secured affiliation with the University of Cape Coast and is poised to contribute meaningfully to higher education, research, and knowledge dissemination in Ghana.
Political Leadership and Party Impact
A committed and disciplined member of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Dr. Richard Kofi Asiedu has distinguished himself as a strategic political leader and grassroots mobiliser.
Since assuming office as Regional Chairman of the NDC in 2022, his leadership and achievements have been unprecedented. His tenure has been characterised by party reorganisation, unity building, strategic communication, grassroots empowerment, and renewed confidence in party structures across the region.
Under his stewardship, the party has experienced notable consolidation and growth, laying a firm foundation for sustained electoral success. The full extent of these remarkable achievements will be carefully enumerated and made public in due course, to properly document the impact of his leadership.
For continuity, consolidation of gains, and sustained progress, Dr. Richard Kofi Asiedu must be retained. His leadership, anchored in discipline, inclusiveness, and results-oriented governance—remains vital to the future strength and success of the party.
Stay tuned.
Philanthropy and Social Responsibility
Beyond education, business, and politics, Dr. Asiedu is deeply committed to social responsibility. His philanthropic interventions, supporting widows, the aged, Persons with Disabilities, and vulnerable groups, reflect his belief in grassroots empowerment and service to humanity.
In his own words:
“We are serving humanity, and everything we do must ultimately advance the cause of humanity.”
Dr. Richard Kofi Asiedu’s life exemplifies visionary leadership, service, discipline, and an unyielding commitment to national development through education and human capital growth.
