About Kofi Amoa-Abban
A Builder Shaped by Experience, Discipline and Purpose.
Kofi Amoa-Abban's journey is one of practical learning, enterprise creation and an expanding commitment to opportunity.
- Nationality
- Ghanaian
- Hometown
- Tema, Ghana
- Education
- Mfantsipim School · University of Ghana
- Primary role
- Founder, Rigworld Group
- Focus areas
- Energy · Enterprise development · Human capital · Philanthropy
Short biography
Dr Kofi Amoa-Abban is a Ghanaian entrepreneur, industrial leader and philanthropist best known as the founder of Rigworld Group. His professional journey spans frontline industry experience, business development, energy services, human-capital development and social investment.
Extended biography
Born and raised in Tema, Ghana, Kofi was educated at Mfantsipim School before studying Psychology at the University of Ghana.
His entry into the energy sector included practical offshore experience as part of a drill crew. Working close to the operational heart of Ghana's developing oil and gas industry gave him a direct understanding of the technical demands of the sector, the importance of a capable workforce and the opportunities available to indigenous service companies.
In 2011, he established Rigworld in Accra. The business initially focused on recruitment and workforce services before developing broader capabilities through new companies, technical partnerships and related ventures. Throughout that journey, Kofi has advocated for African enterprise, local capability, innovation, youth development and institution-building.
Today, his work continues to focus on building businesses, developing people and contributing to a more capable, confident and globally competitive Africa.
What I believe
"I believe that Africa has the talent, resources and ambition to build globally respected companies. What we need is the confidence to start, the discipline to improve and the courage to remain committed when progress is difficult."
"Business must create value, but its responsibility cannot end there. The institutions we build should develop people, strengthen communities and make it easier for the next generation to go further than we did."