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Maureen Odoi: AABN Executive Director who started entrepreneurial journey selling kontomire launches book

Wednesday, May 12, 2021 at 11:33 AM by Nathaniel Crabbe

- The executive director of the African Aurora Business Network (AABN) Foundation, Maureen Erekua Odoi, has launched her new book titled 12 Golden Secrets for Entrepreneurs

- The 12-chapter business-focused manual provides entrepreneurs with keys on how to attract private and public capital

- Odoi who now has a successful career started her entrepreneurial journey selling kontomire, otherwise known as cocoyam leaves

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The executive director of the African Aurora Business Network (AABN) Foundation, Maureen Odoi, has launched her new book titled 12 Golden Secrets for Entrepreneurs.

Maureen Odoi who is the co-founder of the AABN, which has survived two decades of impacting Ghana's young enterprises, launched the 12-chapter business-focused manual to provide entrepreneurs with keys on how to innovate and attract private and public capital for their business.

In a post by Joy News show host, Charles Ayitey, he disclosed that Odoi began her entrepreneurial journey selling kontomire (cocoyam leaves) in the market centres in Accra.

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Maureen Odoi: AABN Executive Director who started entrepreneurial journey selling kontomire launches book. Image: Charles Ayitey
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''Maureen Odoi started her entrepreneurship journey selling kontomire in the market centers of Accra,'' he posted on Linkedin.

He added: "There, she learned the habit of savings which got her an edge to finance personal self-development projects in school and career.

''Fast forward, Maureen Odoi has successfully co-founded the Africa Aurora Business Network (African Aurora AABN) which has survived two decades of impacting Ghana’s young enterprises. These times of experience birthed her new book; “12 Golden Secrets for Entrepreneurs.''

In a separate story, YEN.com.gh reported Oheneyere Mercy Asiedu's family and friends threw a surprise birthday party in her house to celebrate her new age.

The Ghanaian actress clocked 50 years old on May 9, 2021, on the same day many in countries throughout the world marked Mother's Day.

With the help of the birthday planner, Frimpong Honey, her family and friends decorated the house to add colour and joy to her special day.