President Nana Akufo-Addo has emerged as Forbes Africa magazine African of the Year, 2021 in its latest release unveiled on Friday.

The award which is in its fourth year, recognizes Africans that have made an impact on the continent and the world stage.

The latest issue of the magazine states that Akufo-Addo has “repositioned the country in the global marketplace as one reliant on its own resources and strengths.”

In an interview with CNBC Africa, the President said he was overwhelmed by the recognition given him by Forbes Africa magazine.

He said: “Thanks very much for recognizing the work that we are doing here in Ghana. For the African version of the magazine to pick me, I’m very grateful for me.”

Akufo-Addo added that, the award “is an honour and it means the world is looking at the work we are doing here in Ghana. So it’s an inspiration for us and an encouragement for us to continue the path that we have set ourselves.”

Previous winners have been Rwandan President Paul Kagame (2018), African Development Bank president Akinwumi Adesina (2019) and Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, director general of the World Trade Organization (2020).