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Ambassador Emmanuel O. Darko Honored with 2025 Distinguished Service Award
Ambassador Emmanuel O. Darko Honored with 2025 Distinguished Service Award
Ambassador Emmanuel O. Darko, former Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Cooperative Credit Unions Association and current Goodwill Ambassador of the African Confederation of Cooperative Savings and Credit Associations (ACCOSCA), has been awarded the 2025 Distinguished Service Award by the World Council of Credit Unions. The accolade, presented at the World Credit Union Conference in Stockholm, Sweden, stands as the highest individual honor within the global credit union sector.
This prestigious recognition celebrates Ambassador Darko’s exceptional leadership and enduring contributions to the advancement of cooperative finance, particularly across the African continent. His commitment to promoting inclusive economic growth and empowering underserved communities through cooperative development has left a transformative impact on the movement.
In accepting the award, Ambassador Darko expressed deep gratitude and humility, dedicating the honor to cooperators worldwide who continue to champion the future of the credit union movement.