About the Founder

Jeremiah Seidu - Founder & Executive Director

Jeremiah Seidu

Founder & Executive Director

Jaksally Development Organisation

Profile

Jeremiah Seidu is a seasoned development practitioner with over two decades of experience in rural enterprise development, financial inclusion, community mobilization, and youth and women empowerment. He has a strong background in International Business, Banking and Finance, and Project Management, complemented by practical expertise in mentoring, micro-enterprise development, Village Savings and Loans Associations (VSLAs), and stakeholder engagement across multiple regions in Ghana.

As the founder of Jaksally Development Organisation, based in Bole, Savannah Region, Jeremiah has led initiatives that span over 300 communities and seven regions in Ghana—supporting over 1,500 SMEs and empowering thousands of rural entrepreneurs, especially women and youth. He is renowned for his innovative approaches to poverty reduction, wealth creation, and sustainable community development.

Jeremiah's leadership is rooted in trust, action, and a results-oriented mindset. He has designed scalable training modules, facilitated partnerships across sectors, and advocates for evidence-based and inclusive development. His unique leadership model promotes transformation, integrity, and long-term impact—anchored in simplicity, service, and sustainability.

He remains a passionate voice in Ghana's, regional, sub-regional and global development sector, particularly in areas of Environmental activism, agribusiness, SME capacity-building, financial literacy, and advocacy against illegal mining and deforestation. Jeremiah believes in the power of collaborative impact and continues to be a valuable partner for community-driven change.

Expertise

  • • Rural Enterprise Development
  • • Financial Inclusion & VSLAs
  • • Community Mobilization
  • • Youth & Women Empowerment

Impact

  • • 300+ Communities Reached
  • • 1,500+ SMEs Supported
  • • 7 Regions in Ghana
  • • 1000s of Lives Transformed

Innovation

  • • Scalable Training Modules
  • • Evidence-Based Development
  • • Sustainable Solutions
  • • Community-Driven Change

Advocacy

  • • Environmental Activism
  • • Anti-Illegal Mining
  • • Agribusiness Development
  • • Financial Literacy

Leadership Philosophy

"True leadership is rooted in trust, action, and results. My vision is to create lasting transformation through integrity, simplicity, and service—empowering communities to build their own sustainable future."

Jeremiah's unique leadership model promotes transformation that is anchored in simplicity, service, and sustainability—creating long-term impact that resonates across generations.

Education & Professional Background

International Business, Banking & Finance

Comprehensive foundation in financial systems and international business operations

Project Management

Advanced training in project design, implementation, and monitoring & evaluation

Over 20 Years of Field Experience

Extensive hands-on experience in rural development, microfinance, and community empowerment across Ghana and West Africa

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