The German Ambassador to Ghana, Mr Daniel Krull, has showered praises on Ghanaian businessman Dr Kwaku Oteng for his role in job creation in Ghana and beyond.

At a visit to the headquarters of the Angel Group of Companies at Kronum-Abuohia in Kumasi, the diplomat congratulated the industrialist for the opportunities he has given to students to learn about manufacturing industry practices.

The visit was also for the ambassador to inspect the multi-million euro investments made in German technology in Dr Oteng’s beverage business.

"I'm highly overwhelmed by what I'm witnessing here today. This is commendable. Congratulations on this feat and for your role in creating jobs for the youth of this country and elsewhere. Not only that, you've allowed students to learn and Ghana must not take this for granted”, the German ambassador said.

To deepen the relationship that exists between academia and industry, the ambassador said he believes that industry practitioners should avail themselves of academia by way of lectures, symposia, and seminars, among others to help students to bridge the gap between theory and practical lessons respectively.

To this end, he appealed to Dr Oteng to offer support to students when they call on him.

Among other things, Mr Krull's visit was to encourage and strengthen the cooperation already existing between Ghanaian business people and their German counterparts.

He suggested to Dr Oteng to keep increasing his trading activities with Germany since German technology, goods, and services have been adjudged to be among the best across the globe.

"One of the roles of the High Commission is to connect Ghanaian businesses with the German business community by creating a link in that regard. Additionally, the Embassy also provides all the fertile platforms needed to reach out to value for money projects both in Germany and Europe," he said.

He also praised the staff and management of the Angel Group for providing a congenial working environment for the workers who demonstrated passion and happiness in the execution of their assigned duties during his visit.

He acknowledged that the joy of the staff was indicative of how well the Group is administered.

He gave Dr Oteng unfettered access to the offices of the High Commission when the need arises and pledged to support the Group’s business during his four-year tenure as High Commissioner as and when necessary.

Dr Oteng is the owner and controller of the Angel Group which constitutes Angel herbal products, Angel educational complex, Angel broadcasting network, Angel transport and trading, Angel estate and construction, Angel royal gold mines, and Adonko company limited.