We now know where Dr Okonjo-Iweala got her
brains from. It's in the genes.Professor Chukwuka Okonjo, Obi of
Ogwashiukwu and NLC Trustee and father of the two-time former Minister of
Finance, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala of Nigeria, on October 29 received the highest
civil national award from the Government of Ghana.
The award was conferred on him by President John Dramani Mahama in recognition of his stellar and distinguished contributions to the country’s education system.
The award was conferred on him by President John Dramani Mahama in recognition of his stellar and distinguished contributions to the country’s education system.
Mr. Okonjo, is a renowned mathematician and economist who worked for a long time in Ghana as a United Nations staff and later as a consultant to the Ghanaian Government.
He joined the United Nations System in 1974
as an official based in New York with his duty station at Accra, Ghana as the
Director of the Regional Institute for Population Studies (RIPS) at the
University of Ghana, Lego, Accra. He worked as a Professor of Economics at the
University from 1974 to 1985 at a time the country was going through severe
economic and political difficulties.
During that time, Mr. Okonjo installed the first African population information network popularly known as the Population Information and Documentation System for Africa (POSA) valued at $350,000.
He also created a 12 months Master of Arts (M.A) programs, 18 months Master of Philosophy (M.Phil.) and 36 months Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) degrees in Population Studies at the University. Over 437 post graduate students successfully completed their studies under his leadership.
Professor Chukwuka Okonjo later left the United Nations in 1985 and worked as the Education Adviser to Ghana’s Minister of Education and Culture.
During that time, Mr. Okonjo installed the first African population information network popularly known as the Population Information and Documentation System for Africa (POSA) valued at $350,000.
He also created a 12 months Master of Arts (M.A) programs, 18 months Master of Philosophy (M.Phil.) and 36 months Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) degrees in Population Studies at the University. Over 437 post graduate students successfully completed their studies under his leadership.
Professor Chukwuka Okonjo later left the United Nations in 1985 and worked as the Education Adviser to Ghana’s Minister of Education and Culture.
In recognition of his outstanding
contributions, Mr. Okonjo was accorded the National Service Award in June 1982
for the support he gave to the National Service Scheme of the Ghanaian
Government.
Other renowned persons who also received the honours include Globacom Chairman, Mike Adenuga, Jr. and John Newman.
Other renowned persons who also received the honours include Globacom Chairman, Mike Adenuga, Jr. and John Newman.
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