Review :BRIG GEN DAN FRIMPONG

The “UT STORY: Humble beginnings” has all the trappings of a Hollywood thriller. Written in impeccable English, the book chronicles the bold exploits of the author as he dives into the unchartered territory of difficulties SMEs face in procuring financing. This was based on first-hand knowledge having suffered that himself.

He brings to the fore and practicalises knowledge acquired during his earlier years of education and training; BSc Administration Accounting Option, Military training rising to a Captain, Chartered Accountant with an ACCA.

Describing himself as “naturally stubborn,” though does not say he is a non-conformist, the author is bold, audacious and not risk-averse by any stretch of imagination. Indeed, he operates better when his adrenalin flow is high. His encounter with the Governor of Bank of Ghana is simply breath-taking and interesting as he throws down the gauntlet!

That Standard Chartered Bank should invite him in a consultancy role is fascinating.

He however accepts and learns from his mistakes and involves everybody in the team-building effort. A lady apprehending a defaulter at Makola and having him “arrested” is classic.

Though principled, hard and ruthless when the situation demanded, he is not heartless. Chapter 16 shows his humaneness as emotions show in his confessing he wished he had known earlier the shenanigans of Capo’s dislike serving under anyone he was senior to in the Military. This adversely ended his relationship with friend and “old-faithful” Johnny at UT.