KUMASI, Ghana — On Saturday, January 24, 2026, the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) KNUST Student Chapter partnered with BeatBEN Capital, LoviTrades, Weltrade, and Tech Media Knot to host the KNUST Financial Literacy & Forex Trading Empowerment Program.
Held at the Ground Floor of the New Engineering Building at KNUST, the capacity-building conference convened students to discuss market navigation, digital asset management, and global income opportunities.
Empowering Students with Practical Financial Skills
Organized by Nii Sowah Laryea-Adjei, the conference delivered practical frameworks for personal wealth management, risk mitigation, and digital trading execution. Main speaker Ato Bentsi-Enchill of BeatBEN Capital and guest speaker Emmanuel Abakah of LoviTrades provided technical insights into global financial markets, highlighting systematic approaches to trading and strategic wealth generation.
A central feature of the event was a dynamic panel discussion titled "Discipline and Opportunity: How Financial Choices Shape Long-Term Success." Panelists included:
- Dr. Kwame Sarkodie — Head of Department, Petroleum Engineering, KNUST
- Dr. Francis Adomako — Ashanti Regional Organizer, NPP
- Hon. William Abeiku Hayford — National Secretary for NDC Parliamentary Candidates
- Frank Owusu — Former SRC President, KNUST
The panel addressed the critical role of financial discipline, decision-making frameworks, and strategic investment choices in building long-term independence. The event was anchored by Host John Ojuu Oleka and Co-MC Nana Abrafi Opoku Philipa, fostering live engagement and mentorship opportunities for attendees.