By Amin Kef Seay
The charismatic, affable and result-oriented Chief Executive Officer of Africa Young Voices (AYV) and one of Sierra Leone’s most successful entrepreneurs, business magnet, philanthropist and godfather of the youths, Ambassador Anthony Navo Jr, has been internationally recognized by the Management and Staff of the Reputation Poll International, a leading global reputation-management firm, as one of the most reputable Africans among 100 personalities that were assessed. Reputation Poll International featured 57 men and 43 women from diverse sectors including, leadership, entertainment, advocacy, education and business.
The selection criteria used bordered on integrity, visibility and impact.
The 2020 list of 100 Most Reputable Africans, features Ambassador Navo, who shares the list with the likes of Her Worshipful Mayor, Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr Mayor of the Municipality of Freetown, Ethiopia’s Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, Nigeria’s Dr. Paul Enenche, South Africa’s Prof. Wiseman L. Nkuhlu, Chancellor of the University of Pretoria and Chairman of Rothschild (SA), Guinean Economist Cellou Dalein Diallo and Cameroon’s Dr. Vera Songwe, Executive Secretary, United Nations Economic Commission for Africa, amongst others.
.Ambassador Navo joined other great Africans who are celebrated for their social impact, as well as social entrepreneurship, that are transforming businesses in Africa and affecting lives positively in the continent.
Since the disclosure the young entrepreneur has received a barrage of congratulatory messages in and out of the country.