Josh Bamfo! Or Dr. Josh, as we call him, is a force of nature. He is an extremely passionate and self-driven leader who brings a tremendous amount of energy to everything he does. Josh is an excellent economist and the best Transfer Pricing expert in Africa. He oversees the Andersen Global Transfer Pricing Team for Africa and the Middle East, and his contributions are felt across all the regions. Dr. Josh is a well-rounded professional who has impacted many lives in the course of his career. He is a purposeful leader who finds joy in sharing knowledge and coaching others, always advocating for a culture of excellence. His approach is to always understand the “WHY” behind any initiative, and many of his team members are imbibing this attitude. Joe Bee is fun-loving, easy-going, hardworking, and always impeccably dressed. You will find him at any gathering, dancing to the music and armed with his dedicated beer brand, Heineken. Indeed, he is a man you always want to have in your corner, for work and for fun! The fact that Josh is turning 50 came as a surprise to many of us. Indeed, one can mistake him for a millennial, considering his youthful looks, ability to connect with people of all ages, constant social media presence, and manoeuvres on the dance floor. Yet, his level of wisdom, experience, and ability to deal with complex issues suggests that he has been around and certainly seen it all. Happy Birthday, Josh! We are glad to be celebrating this golden age with you. May God grant you and your lovely Family many more beautiful years ahead!! Olaleye Adebiyi Happy 50th Birthday to a Friend, Brother, and Boss I recall in the year 2013 when a former colleague called me and asked,“Are you aware that the firm has just hired a Senior Manager from the US to join our team?” As you would expect with such announcements, there was a bit of apprehension in the team as to the persona of this “socalled” Senior Manager. We were concerned about many things. However, as days went by, we eventually met this Senior Manager – Dr. Josh Bamfo (now a big boy) whom we all fell in love with after our first meeting. He was very calm and articulate. His resume and experience were intimidating. He is technically sound, extremely intelligent, hardworking, blessed with the ability to break down complex subject matters, confident, down to earth, and passionate about teaching, coaching, mentoring, and transferring and sharing knowledge. Dr. Josh has consistently demonstrated these sterling qualities since I met him. He was just what we needed at that point in time. It was therefore quite an easy decision for me to join him on the Andersen journey, which has so far been remarkable. Over the years, Dr. Josh and I have shared memorable moments,which I will forever cherish. I want to use this beautiful occasion to personally thank you for the knowledge you have imparted in me, for always believing in me, for the many wise counsels, for your intervention during turbulent times, for always having my back, for speaking up on my behalf in places where I am not present, for the mentorship, for the coaching, for being the best version of yourself which enabled us to emulate your outstanding attributes, for always being accessible and willing to hear me out, for the gists and laughter, for the gift to myself and my kids and more importantly for the many more great years we will share. Dr. Josh! As they say, 50 is now the new 40. So, life has just started. I pray that today and the years ahead shall be filled with the very happiest of memories. We will still gather to celebrate another 50 years and more of good health, progress, outstanding impact, plenty of money, friendship, brotherhood, the fulfilment of your heart’s desires, and a manifestation of God’s blessing in your life. Today is all about you, but let me also quickly congratulate your beautiful wife on this occasion and thank her for standing by you at all times. Ma, as you know already, we love you real big. Happy birthday to the coolest (and youngest at heart) 50-year-old I know. Suleiman Yahaya 54
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