Adwinsa Publications Nigeria Celebrates Founder, Chief Nana Kwabena Amponsah, At 80

 

ADWINSA PUBLICATIONS NIGERIA CELEBRATES FOUNDER, CHIEF NANA KWABENA AMPONSAH, AT 80

 

The Nigerian Branch of Adwinsa Publications (Adwinsa Publications Nigeria Limited), an offshoot of Adwinsa Publications Ghana Limited, has congratulated the founder of the publishing firm, Chief Nana Kwabena Amponsah, on the occasion of his 80th birthday.

This was contained in a press statement issued by the Coordinator of Adwinsa Publications Nigeria Limited, Wole Adedoyin, who praised Chief Amponsah’s remarkable contributions to the growth of African publishing and his dedication to the promotion of education across the continent.

Founded in March 1977 in Madina, a suburb of Accra, Ghana, Adwinsa Publications began as a modest business operated from Chief Amponsah’s home. Over the years, the company has grown into one of the most reputable indigenous publishing houses in West Africa, impacting generations of learners and writers.

By the late 1980s, the company relocated from Madina to Accra Newtown, marking a new phase in its expansion. It was during this period that Adwinsa Publications embraced emerging technologies such as desktop publishing and commercial offset printing, which significantly boosted its capacity and efficiency.

From 2000 to 2014, Adwinsa Publications continued to strengthen its presence as a household name in the publishing sector, establishing itself as a pioneer in providing supplementary readers and textbooks that became staples in Ghanaian schools. This achievement further underscored the vision of its founder, who believed strongly in education as the backbone of national development.

Chief Nana Kwabena Amponsah’s enduring legacy was further recognized when he received a special award from the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) Publishing Department for being a trailblazer in the Ghanaian book industry. This accolade reflected his lifelong commitment to fostering academic growth through quality publishing.

Today, Adwinsa Publications remains a market leader in Ghana, dominating the educational sector with Junior and Senior High School syllabus-based textbooks, as well as literature that celebrates Ghana’s rich cultural heritage. Its reputation for excellence has made it a trusted partner for students, parents, governments, and the international academic community.

In his congratulatory message, Wole Adedoyin emphasized that Adwinsa Publications Nigeria stands proudly on the foundation laid by Chief Amponsah. He noted that the founder’s passion for family-oriented education has continued to inspire the company’s focus on developing textbooks for basic, secondary, and tertiary institutions, thereby nurturing generations of African learners.

“As a family-owned company, one of Adwinsa Publications’ greatest strengths has always been its commitment to education as a tool for long-term family and societal development. Chief Amponsah’s vision and dedication remain guiding lights for us in Nigeria as we continue to expand our reach and impact,” Adedoyin stated.

The Nigerian branch joins staff, authors, students, and well-wishers across Ghana, Nigeria, and beyond in celebrating the remarkable life and legacy of Chief Nana Kwabena Amponsah, wishing him good health, continued wisdom, and many more fruitful years ahead.