The Executive Director of the Centre for Financial Literacy Education (CFLE) Africa, Peter Kwadwo Asare Nyarko, has been listed among the top 25 Africans changing the face of education by Vive Africa.
According to Vive Africa, these personalities are not only building thriving and immensely appealing careers in the field of education but are also instrumental in empowering countless others to establish their own paths to greatness.
Dubbed “Face of Education Africa 2023″, the list featured game-changers in diverse fields from Nigeria, Rwanda, South Africa, Kenya, Ghana, Tanzania, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Peter Kwadwo Asare Nyarko is the only Ghanaian who made it to the list.
Vive Africa hailed the remarkable achievements of Peter, having started life from a lowly background and challenging the status quo, leading him to establish the Centre for Financial Literacy Education (CFLE) Africa, aimed at bringing financial management to the doorstep of all and sundry.
“We all know the struggles of growing up and facing adulthood with zero knowledge of financial management.”
“Ghana’s Peter Nyarko, recognising how daunting this problem can be, was inspired to create the Centre for Financial Literacy Education, Africa, a not-for-profit founded to empower Africans to make sound financial decisions for themselves. Peter’s organisation provides mentorship and guidance on saving, investing, and planning for the future”, Vive Africa’s commentary on Peter said.
This recognition adds to several others, including awards Peter has obtained in his quest to breakdown financial knowledge and principles for the understanding of everyone.
As a financial literacy advocate and crusader, Peter uses and maximises his God-given talent of speaking, writing, and serving people as he continuously gives advice and talks to people in all walks of life. He has the mission of empowering and educating his generation, focusing on financial management, business development, and investments to help them build and achieve success and happiness.
He is also the founder and CEO of PKAN Capital Consulting, a personal and business financial planning firm.
Peter has published several books on financial literacy, including Journey to Financial Freedom, Mastering Personal Finance, Dare to Be a Changemaker, and a host of others.
As a Certified Financial Fitness Coach (FFC), Financial Literacy, Business, and Entrepreneurial Consultant, Peter continues to consult and work with global brands, especially in the financial literacy, education, and inclusion spaces.