Asoma Banda
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21 June 1933
Asoma Banda | |
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| Born | Asoma Abu Banda 21 June 1933 Kintampo, Ghana |
| Died | 1 March 2025 (aged 91) |
| Occupation | Businessman |
| Known for | CEO of the Antrak Group of Companies |
| Title | Alhaji Dr. |
| Spouse | Cassandra Aisha Banda [1] |
| Children | 12 |
Alhaji Asoma Abu Banda (also spelt Asumah Banda) was a Ghanaian businessman and philanthropist who was chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Antrak Group of Companies.[2][3][4][5] He was the first Chancellor of the University of Education, Winneba, serving from 2010 to 2023[6][7]
Career
In 2010, Banda was the Chancellor of the University of Education, Winneba.[11]
He was the Executive Chairman of Antrak Air; Executive Chairman of Antrak Express Limited; President of Ship Owners and Agents Association of Ghana; board chairman of Meridian Port Services Limited. Banda was also a board member of Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority, Ghana Maritime Authority and The Ghana Shippers’ Council.[12]
Political career
Banda was a member of the Convention People's Party.[2] He was also a former chairman of the People's Convention Party.[2] He was also a former member of the Council of State.[13][14]