About
Derrick Cobbinah has over a 14 years proven track record in managing human resources, transport, customer service, inbound and outbound logistics, reverse logistics, purchasing, procurement and outsourcing.
He devoted and served ten years in the British
Army, whilst in the army he was awarded with
two tour medals (Afghanistan service medal
and the Queen’s Jubilee Medal)
NMS
Derrick Cobbinah retuned to Ghana in 2014 and joined NMS Infrastructure
Limited (NMSI) as the Site Logistics Coordinator and Security Manager for two
years. At NMSI Derrick headed a $175m project to provide six well equipped
District Hospitals in Ghana.
UKGCC
Derrick played a huge role in setting up the UK-Ghana Chamber of
Commerce (UKGCC) a chamber formed to facilitate trade between UK and
Ghana. He held the position of Trade Services Manager and progressed to
Head of Operations.
Activities under his watch at the chamber was to monitor and evaluate DFID
special projects- i.e. The UK-Ghana Investment Summit and the Private
Sector Anti-Corruption Group (PSACG).
Forces and Veterans Awards Africa
Derrick is the brain behind Forces and Veterans Award (FAV). The Award is positioned as an annual gala and awards event that will be honouring Veterans and members of Security force i.e. Army, Navy, Police, and Civilians involved with the Force in Ghana and across Africa
Project Officer RCEL
Derrick, now a Veteran of the British Army plays the role
of Project officer, Africa for The Royal Commonwealth
Ex-Services League (RCEL). Derrick’s responsibilities
among a lot at RCEL is to work with the HQ RCEL and
Member Organisations, to ensure that grants funds are
distributed to eligible beneficiaries, Liaise and work
with all levels of RCEL and external bodies.
He acts as the voice for Ex-British Soldiers living in
Ghana, liaising closely with the British High Commission
- Defence Section to support Ghanaian veterans,
whilst providing liaisons between the Veterans Administration,
Ghana (VAG) and RCEL.
Forces Help Africa
Whilst serving with The Royal Commonwealth Ex-Services League, Derrick founded a foundation
by name Forces Help Ghana (FHG) in 2014 to further support the veterans welfare, FHG foundation
at a point realised its services would be of great need to other Veterans across the African
continent. Forces Help Ghana expanded its operations to other African countries and is now known
as Forces Help Africa (FHA). Forces Help Africa now has offices in South Africa, Liberia, Gambia and
Sierra Leon currently.
The primary aim of Forces Help Africa is to provide support to veterans who are sick, injured or have
fallen on hard times after serving their country. Our highlight is on pre independence veterans who
served the crown or under the British command before their country gained independence. FHA
also supports forces (i.e. Armed forces, Police, Fire Service etc.) from the various African countries
with their career transition to civilian life and also recognize their extraordinary work/service in
Africa through an awards event.
Forces Help Africa’s core focus areas are Welfare, Mental Health and Wellness, Training and
Research & Consultancy.
