First Sky Group @23: Pledges Deeper Commitment to Ghana’s Development
Wholly Ghanaian owned company, the First Sky Group has marked its 23rd anniversary with a renewed call for ethical enterprise, local capacity building and private-sector partnership in Ghana’s development agenda, as the conglomerate reflected on its evolution from a single firm into a diversified, Ghanaian-owned business group.
Speaking at a thanksgiving service to commemorate the milestone, Executive Chairman Eric Seddy Kutortse said the Group’s journey has been driven by a deliberate philosophy of usefulness building businesses that create jobs, support communities and contribute meaningfully to national progress.
Founded with a focus on service rather than scale, First Sky has grown into a multi-sector enterprise with interests in construction, insurance, hospitality, commodities, bitumen processing, energy and rural banking. Today, the Group employs more than 6,000 people across the country, supporting livelihoods and economic activity in multiple regions.
Mr. Kutortse attributed the company’s growth to confidence in Ghanaian entrepreneurship and an environment that allows local firms to compete and deliver at scale, stressing that national development is strongest when public leadership and private enterprise work in synergy.
Integrity, local capacity and partnership
Beyond growth figures, the Executive Chairman underscored integrity as a core operating principle, noting that the Group has sought to maintain ethical standards regardless of size or opportunity. He also expressed appreciation for government initiatives that prioritise Ghanaian participation in major projects, particularly under the Big Push infrastructure agenda.
According to him, First Sky Construction’s engagement under the programme reflects recognition of local capacity and competence, while creating jobs, expanding skills transfer and strengthening domestic participation in national development.
Investment with sustainability in focus
Within its broader development vision, First Sky announced progress on a major renewable energy investment through its energy subsidiary. By the end of March, the Group expects to complete a 50-megawatt solar photovoltaic power plant in Yendi, Northern Region, which will supply electricity to the national grid.
Developed on 140 acres, the project is the first fully Ghanaian-owned utility-scale solar installation and the second largest in the country, complementing the 55MW Bui Solar Project. At full implementation, it is expected to create over 300 additional jobs, with particular benefits for communities in the Northern Region.
Mr. Kutortse said the project aligns with Ghana’s energy security and green transition objectives, while supporting broader global goals on clean energy, climate action and sustainable economic growth.
Business growth with social impact
The anniversary address also touched on First Sky’s long-standing social investment, particularly in healthcare. Over the past eight years, the Group has committed more than GH¢51 million to provide free dialysis services at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital.
With government now absorbing dialysis costs nationwide, Mr. Kutortse said the Group has redirected its support toward kidney transplant services, fully sponsoring six successful procedures in Ghana last year.
He described the shift as part of a belief that economic development must be inclusive, stressing that growth loses its purpose if it leaves vulnerable groups behind.
Looking ahead
As First Sky enters its next phase, Mr. Kutortse said the Group remains focused on building enterprises that are sustainable, ethical and globally competitive, while continuing to create opportunities for Ghanaians.
He paid tribute to the Group’s workforce for sustaining the vision through challenging periods, urging them to remain committed to excellence, humility and service as the company builds on its legacy.
