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H.E. Hajia Alima Mahama Takes Post As Ghana’s Ambassador To The United States

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H.E. HAJIA ALIMA MAHAMA TAKES POST AS GHANA’S AMBASSADOR TO THE UNITED STATES.

H.E. Hajia Alima Mahama, Ghana’s Ambassador to USA.

Her Excellency Hajia Alima Mahama has reaffirmed the Government of Ghana’s determination to continue strong bilateral relations with the Government of United States of America. She also confirmed Ghana’s commitment to partner with the United States Government in various areas of development.

The Ambassador made this note on Wednesday, July 7, 2021, after President Joseph R. Biden accepted her letters of credence by which President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo accredited her as the Ambassador of the Republic of Ghana to the United States.

She is the first female Ambassador of Ghana to the United States.

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Ambassador Hajia Alima Mahama brings a lot of experience to the role having served as a two-term Member of Parliament, cabinet minister and international consultant for several multinational organizations.

She first served as a Member of Parliament for the people of Nalerigu-Gambaga Constituency from the year 2001 to 2005, Deputy Minister, Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development from May 2001 to April 2003 and Deputy Minister of State, Ministry of Trade, Industry and President’s Special Initiatives, from May, 2003 to January, 2005. She later served as the Minister of State for the Ministry of Women & Children’s Affairs from January 2005 to January 2009.

Prior to her current appointment as Ambassador extraordinary and plenipotentiary, H.E Hajia Alima Mahama served again as the Member of Parliament for the people of Nalerigu-Gambaga Constituency and the Minister of State for Local Government and Rural Development from January 2017 to January 2021.

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Her extensive non-governmental and international experiences include roles such as Senior Technical Advisor at Danida, Consultant OXFAM, Faculty of Salzburg Seminar in Austria and Senior Planner, and Gender and Development Coordinator Northern Region Rural Integrated Programme (NORRIP), a Ghana Government and Canadian International Development Agency initiative.

Hajia is a Barrister at Law and was called to the bar in 1982.  She holds a Master of Arts Degree in Development Studies with a specialization in Regional Development Planning from the Institute of Social Studies (ISS), The Hague, Netherlands. Preceding that, she obtained her Bachelor of Arts in Law and Sociology from the University of Ghana. She is both a Pearson Fellow  and a Humphrey Fellow.

Ambassador Hajia Alima Mahama has concurrent supervision over Mexico, Honduras, Costa Rica and Belize.

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Source: Embassy of Ghana, USA 

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Hon. Alhaji Ghansah Welcomes Students from Brakwa Islamic School to Parliament Today

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Hon. Alhaji Ghansah Welcomes Students from Brakwa Islamic School to Parliament Today

On March 18th, 2024, the Honourable Member of Parliament for Asikuma Odoben Brakwa constituency, Alhaji Alhassan Kobina Ghansah along with Hon. Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa and Hon. James Gyakye Quayson welcomed students and teachers from Brakwa Islamic School to the Parliament House of Ghana.

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This unique opportunity allowed the students to witness parliamentary proceedings firsthand, providing them with a deeper understanding of democracy in action.

During their visit, the Honourable MP expressed gratitude to his fellow members for their warm reception, highlighting the significance of such engagements in educating and empowering the youth for active participation in the democratic process.

The initiative reflects a commitment to fostering civic engagement and democratic values among Ghana’s youth. Through initiatives like this, MPs aim to cultivate a new generation of informed and active citizens who will contribute to the country’s progress and development.

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