First Sky Group marks 23 years with call for Faith-Driven Indigenous Development

The Frimpong-Manso Institute (FMI) has hailed First Sky Group for redefining Ghana’s corporate culture by merging business excellence with national development and faith-based leadership, as the indigenous conglomerate marked its 23rd anniversary.

In a statement issued on Monday, FMI described the Group’s anniversary thanksgiving service as more than a celebration, saying it represented “a paradigm shift in how corporate success should be measured in Ghana.”

“While many corporate anniversaries are defined by predictable speeches and hollow synergy slogans, First Sky Group’s 23rd Anniversary Thanksgiving Service signaled a new corporate playbook — one that blends high-level achievement with spiritual responsibility and national impact,” the Institute stated.

Managing Over 5,000 Workers with Purpose

First Sky Group, which operates in construction, hospitality, and energy, currently employs more than 5,000 workers across its operations — a responsibility FMI said requires leadership beyond conventional management training.

“Managing over 5,000 lives in demanding sectors such as construction, energy, and hospitality requires more than an MBA. It demands what we describe as a spiritual gift,” the statement noted.

The Group has played a key role in Ghana’s infrastructure and energy development, including the construction of the Ho–Denu Road and the ongoing 5-megawatt Solar Photovoltaic Power Plant in Yendi.

According to FMI, the Yendi project positions First Sky as Ghana’s largest indigenous renewable energy Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) company.

“By driving Ghana’s green energy transition, First Sky Group has proven that a private company can look up to God while keeping its feet firmly planted in the soil of national development,” the Institute added.

President Mahama Highlights GNP Over GDP

The anniversary event also served as a platform for economic reflection, with former President John Dramani Mahama underscoring the importance of prioritising Gross National Product (GNP) over Gross Domestic Product (GDP).

“While GDP measures the total value produced within our borders, what matters more for long-term growth is GNP — the total value produced by our citizens and indigenous enterprises,” Mr Mahama said.

He stressed that supporting local companies such as First Sky Group is critical to strengthening Ghana’s economy.

“If we want sustainable development, we must empower Ghanaian-owned businesses that build local capacity, create jobs, and ensure that the benefits of growth remain in Ghana,” he added.

GHS 51 Million Investment in Life-Saving Care

Beyond infrastructure, FMI highlighted First Sky Group’s social interventions, particularly its GHS 51 million investment in dialysis treatment for vulnerable patients across the country.

“Dialysis has become a life sentence many families cannot afford. First Sky Group stepped in as a corporate public defender, transforming profit into a communal lifeline,” the statement said.

The Group’s support for the Lordina Foundation was also described as evidence of the trust placed in First Sky to advance Ghana’s highest humanitarian priorities.

Introducing the “Eternal Performance Indicator”

FMI further revealed that First Sky Group has introduced what it calls an “Eternal Performance Indicator” (EPI), redefining success beyond financial metrics.

“With 101 churches built and over 40 souls won during their recent all-night service, First Sky may be the only company where closing the year includes ensuring names are written in the Book of Life,” the Institute remarked.

The thanksgiving service attracted leading Christian figures, including Archbishop Nicholas Duncan-Williams, Rev. Sam Korankye Ankrah, Dr. Lawrence Tetteh, Rev. Dr. Stephen Wengam, and Rev. Alex Sujith of the United Kingdom.

A Challenge to Indigenous Businesses

FMI said the “First Sky Model” presents a challenge to indigenous corporations to align profit-making with nationalism, faith, and community wellbeing.

“Corporate success is most sustainable when anchored in faith, national interest, and a commitment to bridge Ghana’s development gaps,” the statement emphasised.

As First Sky Group marks 23 years of operations, FMI called for a new era in Ghana’s corporate landscape.

“This should be the dawn of a future where Ghanaian businesses do not merely compete, but lead, heal, and build for generations to come,” the Institute concluded.

Source: Ghana/otecfmghana.com