CEO Moses Baiden Receives Third Straight Millennium Excellence Award

Accra, May 11, GNA - In an impressive tribute to ingenuity and leadership, Mr. Moses Baiden, founder and CEO of Margins ID Group, was honored with the distinguished Industry Innovation Excellence Award during the 2025 Millennium Excellence Awards (MEA) ceremony.

This honor represents his third successive acknowledgment, after previous awards for Technology and Innovation in 2015 and the "Man of the Year" title in 2022.

The Millennium Excellence Awards, which take place every half-decade, stand as some of Ghana’s highest honors. These awards celebrate people who have made substantial impacts on the nation’s social, economic, and political spheres.

The ceremony led by His Royal Majesty Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, Asantehene, showcased Mr. Baiden's significant impact on digital identity and technological advancements.

During his acceptance speech, the company’s Deputy CEO, Mr. Kwesi Baiden, highlighted the organization's dedication to using technology for developing robust, expandable, and accessible identification systems.

He referred to the accolade as proof of Margins ID Group’s consistent commitment to achieving excellence through bespoke innovations designed specifically for African markets.

Mr. Kwesi Baiden highlighted the company’s strong African heritage, stressing that Margins is powered by local expertise and committed to transforming the digital landscape across the continent.

He emphasized that Mr. Moses Baiden’s acknowledgment marks a significant milestone in Ghana’s tech progression, solidifying his role as a forward-thinking leader who has expanded horizons via locally developed innovations.

The 2025 Millennium Excellence Award further cements Mr. Baiden's reputation with an increasing array of honors, recognizing him as Ghana’s Premier Digital ID Technology Leader and the Top CEO overall in 2024.

Nevertheless, this recent recognition singularly honors the transformative impacts brought about by his leadership.

Shaping Africa’s Identity Future from Ghana

Margins ID Group, a company fully owned by Ghanaians, has become the leading certified identity solutions provider in Sub-Saharan Africa. What started small has now set global standards.

The company’s primary innovative achievement, the Ghana Card, has gained international recognition as a premier instance of secure and inclusive digital identification. It serves as the foundation for Ghana’s strategic push towards digital transformation.

Led by Mr. Baiden, the complete system behind the Ghana Card was designed and implemented entirely by Ghanaians, serving as a strong emblem of technological independence in an environment frequently dependent on external systems.

Industry Praise and Endorsements

Catherine Morton, who serves as the Executive Director of Eve International, praised Margins ID Group for their innovative approach, comparing them to companies based in Silicon Valley.

She emphasized the firm's capability to create secure identity systems that surpass international benchmarks, customized precisely for the distinct environments found across Africa.

A Catalyst for Economic and Social Transformation

In addition to technological progress, Mr. Baiden’s leadership has spurred wider economic and governmental restructuring.

The incorporation of the Ghana Card into different industries has boosted effectiveness and transparency, facilitating increased involvement in the formal sector and better accessibility to crucial public services.

The Margins ID Group significantly contributes to fostering Ghana’s upcoming technology experts. Under Mr. Baiden’s leadership approach, which prioritizes the enhancement of human resources, the private sector's function in Africa’s advancement is reconceived.

For Mr. Baiden, receiving the Industry Innovation Excellence Award transcends personal achievement. It symbolizes Ghana’s potential to lead in high-tech domains traditionally dominated by global players, reinforcing the narrative that Africa can independently address its challenges through local talent and innovation.

Mr. Moses Baiden’s story exemplifies the idea that change can be realized through foresight, honesty, and trust in indigenous capabilities. He has demonstrated that breakthroughs do not necessarily have to come from abroad, showing that Africa’s digital destiny can indeed originate, grow, and thrive locally.

As Ghana forges ahead towards a fully digitized economy, Mr. Baiden and Margins ID Group will remain pivotal in shaping national progress and inspiring future generations of entrepreneurs and policymakers across the continent.

The 2025 Millennium Excellence Award is not merely a personal accolade; it celebrates Ghanaian excellence, African innovation, and the limitless potential of homegrown solutions to global challenges.

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