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Spencer Wan Blog of Friday, 31 January 2025

Source: Eric Afatsao

The Six Women President Mahama Appointed to Important Vice Presidential Office Posts

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President John Dramani Mahama has recently appointed six distinguished women to key positions within the Office of the Vice President. These appointments reflect a commitment to leveraging diverse expertise in public service.

1. Alberta Graham: Alberta Graham will serve as the Head of Administration. With 25 years of experience in university administration, she has held roles such as Deputy Registrar and Director at the Directorate of Consular and General Services at the University of Cape Coast. Her academic credentials include a BA (Hons) in English, a Diploma in Education from the University of Cape Coast, and a Master's in Public Administration from the University of Ghana.

2. Professor Theresah Ennin: Appointed as a Presidential Staffer and Special Aide to the Vice President, Prof. Ennin is an associate professor at the University of Cape Coast. She earned her PhD in African Languages and Literature from the University of Wisconsin-Madison as a Fulbright Scholar.

3. Daniella Mavis Mathias: Daniella Mathias will take on the role of Secretary to the Vice President, Prof. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang. She has been an active member of the National Democratic Congress’ Communications Team, contributing significantly to the party's recent successes.

4. Mansa Amoa-Awuah: As the founder of Saki Publicity, a full-service advertising agency, Mansa Amoa-Awuah brings over two decades of experience in marketing communications. Her career began as a barrister in the UK before transitioning into marketing in the 1990s. In her new role as a policy adviser on finance, she aims to introduce innovative strategies to enhance the country's financial sector and attract investors.

5. Dr. Miriam Rahinatu Iddrisu: Dr. Iddrisu, a Social Development and Gender Specialist, holds a PhD in Public Health and an M.Phil in Sociology of Health from the University of Ghana-Legon, along with a BA in Integrated Development Studies from the University for Development Studies. With 16 years of experience in project management, her expertise spans research, policy advocacy, child and human rights, gender rights, monitoring and evaluation, strategic planning, and development.

6. Maame Ama Pratt: Ama Pratt, the General Manager of Pan African TV, has a diverse background with roles at Zenith Bank Group, Ghana Commercial Bank, The Freedom Centre, and The Insight Newspaper. She holds a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from the University of Buckingham and studied English and Sociology at the University of Ghana.

These appointments underscore the administration's dedication to inclusive governance and the empowerment of women in leadership positions.