The Minister for Business Development Dr. Ibrahim Mohammed Awal has been adjudged the Political Personality of the year at the just ended 3rd edition of the Ghana Muslim Achievers Awards (Gmaa) held at the Accra International Conference Centre over the weekend.

Dr. Awal beat the likes of Dr. Mustapha Abdul Hamid, Hon. Muntaka Mubaraka, Hon. Haruna Iddrissu, Hon. Ahmed Adjei Sowah, Alhaji Mohammed Naziru and Abdul Aziz Haruna Futa in the Political Personality of the year category.

It adds up to the various awards he has won in his line of service to the country, having being adjudged the Best Performing Minister in 2018.

Being the head of the Bussiness Development Ministry, Dr. Awal is credited with the strategic initiatives and policies that have brought about growth in the country's businesses ecosystem.

The colorful event is a Sukura Concept initiative which rewards, celebrates and recognises the achievements of individuals and institutions in Ghana and their contribution to National development efforts as a way of encouraging society at large.

It also seeks to catalyse excellence amongst Ghanaian Muslims and as well aims to help break the glass ceiling and build a culture of excellence in the community to impact National Growth.

Sukra Concept has successfully organized two award events in 2015 and 2016 at the National Theatre of Ghana. The Vice President of the Republic of Ghana, National Chief Imam of Ghana, National Council of Zongo Chiefs, and all well-meaning Ghanaian Muslims were in attendance.