Margins ID Group CEO, Moses Baiden, wins 3rd consecutive Millennium Excellence Award

Moses Baiden, Founder and CEO of Margins ID Group, won the Industry Innovation Excellence Award at the 2025 Millennium Excellence Awards (MEA). This marks his third consecutive recognition.

He previously received the Technology and Innovation Award in 2015. In 2022, he was named “Man of the Year.”

The MEA is a prestigious event held every five years. It is under the patronage of Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, Asantehene. The awards celebrate individuals who significantly advance Ghana’s development.

Mr. Baiden was honored for his leadership in digital identity and technology innovation. Deputy CEO Kwesi Baiden accepted the award on his behalf. He reaffirmed Margins ID Group’s commitment to secure and inclusive identity platforms for Africa.

Margins ID Group is fully Ghanaian-owned. It has become Sub-Saharan Africa’s largest certified identity solutions provider. Its flagship product, the Ghana Card, supports the country’s digital transformation. The card is recognized internationally as a leading example of secure digital ID.

Under Mr. Baiden’s leadership, local talent has conceptualized and executed the entire Ghana Card ecosystem. This showcases Ghana’s technological independence from foreign systems.

Mr. Baiden's work extends beyond technology alone. The Ghana Card integrates across sectors to improve service delivery and promote transparency. It also broadens access to the formal economy, driving governance and economic reforms.

Catherine Morton, Executive Director of Eve International, praised Margins’ innovation. She compared its impact to firms in Silicon Valley and highlighted its tailored solutions for Africa's challenges.

Margins ID Group also invests in developing future tech talent in Ghana. Mr. Baiden emphasizes human capital development as vital for Africa's growth.

For him, this award represents more than personal achievement; it reflects Ghana's rise in global tech. His success shows that Africa can address its challenges with local innovation and talent.

Moses Baiden’s journey illustrates that vision and integrity can build Africa's digital future from within. The 2025 MEA award celebrates his accomplishments and highlights Ghanaian excellence along with homegrown potential.