LB Group CEO Nana Akua Maafo-Dosoo Honored as Activist of the Year at Glitz Africa Women’s Awards

Nana Akua Maafo-Dosoo, the Chief Executive Officer of the LB Group, has been crowned the Activist of the Year at the 2026 Glitz Africa Women’s Awards. This prestigious recognition celebrates her unwavering commitment to environmental sustainability and ethical leadership within Ghana’s construction sector. The award highlights her role in championing responsible development and her influence as a transformative figure in the business landscape, proving that corporate success and social responsibility are not mutually exclusive.

Under Maafo-Dosoo’s leadership, the LB Group has moved beyond traditional business metrics to prioritize the human aspects of sustainability. Her advocacy is rooted in the belief that progress must be redefined in the face of escalating environmental challenges. Central to this mission is her work through The Living Water Foundation, an initiative focused on community welfare and responsible resource management. By integrating these values into the core operations of a construction-focused enterprise, she has demonstrated that industrial growth and ecological preservation can coexist effectively in the Ghanaian market.

During the awards ceremony, Maafo-Dosoo challenged fellow business leaders to transition from sustainability rhetoric to tangible, measurable change. She specifically urged women-led organizations to take the lead in adopting sustainable approaches, emphasizing that true leadership requires a vision that extends to the welfare of future generations. Her recognition at the Glitz Africa Women’s Awards serves as a testament to the shifting paradigm in the Ghanaian corporate world, where social and environmental impact are increasingly viewed as essential components of long-term commercial viability.

The recognition of Maafo-Dosoo as Activist of the Year underscores a growing trend of ethical entrepreneurship across the continent. As the construction industry continues to expand, her success provides a blueprint for how corporate entities can contribute to national development while maintaining high ethical and environmental standards. Moving forward, her influence is expected to inspire a new generation of leaders to embed stewardship into their corporate DNA, ensuring that Ghana’s economic trajectory remains both inclusive and environmentally conscious.