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Dr Emmanuel Yao Voado, the founder and CEO of Wonder International Hospital and Cosmopolitan Aid Foundation boasts decades of cutting-edge experience in the medical field. Born in 1971 to a Christian family of scarce resources in Tefle, Volta Region, Ghana. He always dreamed of breaking the backbone of poverty through education. At the age of 12, he received a prophecy that he would be going abroad to further his education. In 1985, at age 14, the prophecy was accomplished but not without difficulties. After taking the exams to send students to Cuba, he placed first in his municipality but was unlawfully replaced by the son of the most powerful politician there. A concerned citizen sent him to the office of the late President Jerry John Rawlings, when he was allowed to participate in the national test in which he placed first.

Dr Voado studied in Cuba for 17 years right from the Junior High School to become a medical doctor 26 years ago and a Neurosurgeon 22 years ago. During his years of education, he was always summa cum laude. He wrote a book of Organic Chemistry at the end of the Senior High School in Cuba, where he topped all the quizzes of Chemistry among 36 countries. At the end of the Neurosurgical Training in Cuba, he, again, wrote a book in the field of Spinal Surgery called Lumbar Discopathies.

Upon completion of the Neurosurgical course in 2001, Dr Voado was invited to work in Belize as the first ever local Neurosurgeon of that country for a period of 5 years – during which there were no surgical mortality cases reported under his watch. Tangent in his repertoire in Belize were spinal microscopic surgeries done on the longest serving Prime Minister of Belize and the daughter of the Father of the Nation of Belize.

His current endeavor is to make discoveries in the field of Neurosurgery that will change the prognosis of conditions such as spinal cord and brain injuries, brain tumors and spinal degenerative disc diseases.

It is worth noting that Dr Voado, under the pupilage of Dr Robert Grossman (a renowned Neurosurgeon) served as a Clinical Research Specialist, writing several research papers that were presented at the international conferences of the Congress of Neurological Surgeons of America.

In Ghana he co-led the team which separated the Bansah conjoined twins and is part of the team that executes many groundbreaking surgeries in West Africa, among them are the most talked about awake brain surgeries.

He was deeply touched by the spirit of selflessness of the Cubans and Americans and this shaped his world view in the subconscious level till he came to the conscious realization that a meaningful life is not being rich, being popular, being highly educated or being perfect…It is about being real, being humble, being able to share ourselves and touch the lives of others. It is only then that we could have a full, happy and contented life. He came home to give back to his people in the field of Neurological Surgery and philanthropic efforts to help alleviate the problems of the helpless, the destitute, the orphans and vulnerable children, the widows and their children, the elderly, the mentally disabled, the physically disabled including the deaf and the blind, students, patients and the public at large through the Cosmopolitan Aid Foundation (a non-profit organization).

Mr. Dombo is very versatile, analytical, well-organized and a result oriented Social Worker.

He has twenty-three (23) years of experience in practice as a Social Worker providing social welfare services to the socially excluded who are experiencing problems in their lives.

A self-motivated, focused hardworking person, he enjoys working in exciting and challenging environments contributing to the attainment of organizational goals.

Mr. Dombo is fully conversant with current thinking on Social Work conduct and practice.  He is committed to a person-centered approach, which helps promote independence and wellbeing for the individual client.

He has extensive knowledge of Social Work principles, techniques and practices and their application to complex cases such as adoption, NGO work, group work and community issues.

He has excellent leadership qualities and is an exceptional team player.  His incredible sense of humour along with an enthusiasm and self-motivated attitude makes him a delight to work with.

• He was born on January 20, 1973, in Jirapa.
• He completed Lawra Senior High School in 1993
• He gained admission to the School of Social Work and completed in 1998.
• He started his career as a Social Worker at the Ankaful Psychiatric Hospital in 1999
• In 2000 he was the Hospital Welfare Officer at the Volta Regional Hospital. Now Ho Teaching Hospital.
• In 2007 he became the Acting Programme Head for Justice Administration- Dept. Social Welfare.
• He proceeded to the University of Ghana, Legon where he received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Social Work with Sociology in 2007.
• In 2010 he was appointed as an Adjunct Lecturer at the School of Social Work and has held this position till date.
• In 2014 he was appointed the Centre Manager of the Accra Rehabilitation Centre
• He became the Head of the NGO Unit of the Dept. of Social Welfare, Headquarters in 2017
• In 2019 he was appointed the Head of the Central Adoption Authority, a position he has held till date.
• In 2022, he graduated with a master’s degree in Human Rights, Conflict and Peace Studies from the University of Education, Winneba.

Reverend Daniel Lord-Anim or Pastor Lord as he is affectionately called is a seasoned minister of the Gospel with over 20 years of dedicated service in the Lord’s Vineyard. He is a full time minister with a great passion for the lost, a Prophet, a Teacher of the Word, a Motivational Speaker and Counsellor.

He is the Founder and Leader of the Gospel of Jesus Christ Evangelistic Ministries (GOJCEM). This ministry focuses on prison, hospital and orphanages, among others. Currently, he is the Senior Pastor of Explosive Faith Chapel International (E.F.C.I) a thriving church, based in Accra Ghana. E.F.C.I is also a Wing of GOJCEM.

The early Christian life of Reverend Lord-Anim began in the early 1990’s with Jesus Generation Evangelistic Ministries, Founded by Apostle Nana Anyani Boadum. However, he traces the roots of his ministry to the Resurrection Power and Living Bread Ministries, Founded by the late Reverend Evangelist Francis Akwasi Amoako, where his leadership and pastoral work commenced. He then proceeded to Victory Bible Training Institute where he had his formal training in theology. He was ordained by Bishop Tackie Yarboi of Victory Bible Church International and served under the Bishop for 8 years.

He is happily married to Mrs. Bertha Lord-Anim and they are blessed with two children; Emmanuella and Victor.

Reverend Daniel Lord-Anim has been used by God to inspire, motivate, encourage and transform the lives of many. He continues to avail himself to the service of the Lord to fulfil his primary mandate of “Making Ready a People Prepared for the Lord”, Luke 1:17b.

Paul Darko was born on 25th June, 1991 to a Christian family in Obuasi, in the Ashanti Region of Ghana. He a self-motivated individual who pays attention to details and processes involved in achieving results. He strives for excellence in whatever he does through diligence, commitment, corrections and truth. He aspires to make change and improve lives using the limited resources available.

He is a graduate from the University for Development Studies, Wa, Ghana where he studied Integrated Management Studies. Leveraging on his studies in management, Paul joined Fan Milk Limited (PLC) distributor as a store’s manager in May, 2017 in charge of stock keeping units, finance and administration. The working experience, knowledge, skills, network, helped him in managing resources, risk, sourcing supplies, tax compliance, assets management, healthy living and technological development which translated sales growth. His experience in management has propel him to set standards of performance and working with high level of awareness and adaptability.

He served as a national executive board member with the Ghana Open University College an educational wing of the Growth Systems Group Limited a company in the area of education and empowering of businesses with planning, human resource through modern application of information technology. With his management expertise, Paul serve as one of the few selected African Consultants for Global Relocation Service (BV) headquarted in the Netherlands.

In 2014, he was Honoured as a Hard-Working Member, an honour first of its kind in the Church of Pentecost Students Association, Wa Campus. In 2019 and 2022, he was selected among top 50 distributors (Strategic Agents) and receive a National Award for performance recognition respectively from Fan Milk PLC.

Paul possess strong skills in leadership, communication, organization, business planning, research and continuous learning for improvement.

Paul believes that “Whatsoever you do, do it heartily or completely as unto the Lord and not unto men” and as we join hands to help the orphans, vulnerable children, widows, physically and mentally disabled, elderly, students, patients, the poor and the population at large; we offer unto the Lord and not unto men, knowing that our reward is from the Lord.

Mr. Thomas Agbo hails from Tefle in the Volta Region of Ghana. He is a retired teacher, social worker, lay preacher and a businessman. He is a strong advocate for social justice as he will never sit on the fence whilst there is injustice on this earth. He was the one who accompanied our Founder, Dr. Emmanuel Yao Voado, MD. to the Office of the late President of Ghana, His Excellency Jerry John Rawlings, when he was allowed to participate in national test in which he became first in order of merit to go to Cuba. This event was indeed a shock to many. He is a statesman and a wonderful communicator with organisational and time management skills.

Born in Tefle, Volta Region in 1945, he completed the Nkroranza Teachers Training College in 1971 and served as a teacher for few years and went on to form a business venture with his senior brother, Mr. Charles Agbo who is late. Both gain influence and recognition in the business arena.

Among the positions held are

• Managing Director, Agbo Trading Ent. Gh. Ltd 1973 to date
• Teacher, Methodist Primary School, Techimentia 1971 – 1974
• Manager, GNTC, Agona Nyakrom 1979 – 1981
• Teacher, Presbyterian Primary School, Tefle 1974 – 1979
• Session Clerk, PCG Calvary Congregation, Tefle 2000 – 2008
• District Director, Church Life and Nurture, Sokpoe District 2005 – date
• Sokpoe District Lay Rep on Dangme Presbytery Council 2006 – 2011
• Dangme – Tongu Presbytery Lay Rep on General Assembly Council 2006 – date
• Member, PCG Translators Guild
• Government Appointee, South Tongu District Assembly, 2000 – 2007

Member of Executive Committees                          

• Chairman, Development Planning Committee, South Tongu District Assembly 2003 – 2007
• Chairman of Board of Directors, South Tongu Sugar Industries 2004 – date
• Panel Member, Family Tribunal, Dabala 2006 – 2012
• Board Member, Network of Women in Growth (NEWIG) Accra 2006 – date
• Member, South Tongu Association of Paralegals

Among other courses he attended are:

1. Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development: European Union – Human Resources Development Programme; Skill Building for Assembly members from 18^th to 22^nd November, 2002.
2. Paralegal Training Course by International Federation of Women Lawyers (Federación Internacional de Abogados) from 26^th November, 2010 – 2^nd December, 2010.
3. Interstate Succession Law 1985 (PNDC LAW III)
4. Advocate for spouse and children in the application of the Interstate Succession Law.

We deem it an honour to have him serve on our Board of Trustees to help his assessee, Dr. Voado, accomplish one dream more, which is helping those who have no voice in our society.