Until recently, when the West African country experienced some economic downturns, Ghana has been touted as one of the fastest-growing Up until a recent period, Ghana had been recognized as one of the rapidly expanding economies in Africa, but this perception shifted due to economic challenges faced by the West African nation.in Africa.

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The nation has also received endorsements as a secure center for business activities and investment opportunities.

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Ghana is home to more than 100 individuals with multimillionaire status, including some who remain unfamiliar to the public.

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Nonetheless, among those who have publicly disclosed their net worth, the count of men surpasses that of women.

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According to billionaires.africa.com, her wealth is estimated at $720 million.

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Patricia holds the 12th position among Ghana's millionaires. Nonetheless, she stands out as the sole woman possessing a substantial net worth of $720 million.

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Here is a list of the richest people in Ghana

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Charles Ampofo $1.46 billion

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Ernesto Taricone $1.3 billion

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Dr. Kwame Addo Kuffuor $1.2 billion

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Samuel Esson Jonah $1.2 billion

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Osei Kwame Despite $1 billion

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Nabil Edmond Moukarzel $900 million

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John Mahama $900 million

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Michael Ibrahim Mahama $860 million

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Alhaji Mohammed Ahmed Odaymat $850 million

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Dr. Joseph Siaw Agyepong $800 million

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The Ilanis $800 million

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Patricia Poku-Diaby $720 million

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Among the women whose net worths are known, Patricia Poku Diaby leads the list with the highest.

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About Patricia Poku Diaby

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Patricia Poku Diaby is a Ghanaian with over 29 years of experience as an entrepreneur, innovator, and business leader who has been recognized both locally and globally.

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According to reports, her career took off at a trading and transport company owned by her father in Abidjan.

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The experience gained propelled Patricia into the establishment of her own trading company, Plot Enterprise, in Côte d’Ivoire.

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She has also established a large-scale cocoa processing factory to add value to cocoa, as against exporting the raw material, she went on to establish Plot Enterprise (Gh) Ltd, a modern, state-of-the-art cocoa processing facility, in Takoradi, in 2010.

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The company gained international recognition within a relatively short period and is ranked among the highest in Food Safety Management Systems.

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In her quest to achieve horizontal integration and offer multiple-origin products, Plot Enterprise SA, Côte d'Ivoire, acquired a cocoa grinding facility in Abidjan.

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Patricia’s current business portfolio includes two cocoa sourcing companies in Ghana and Côte d'Ivoire, of which she is the founder and chair of the board of directors.

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