What is the meaning of Ofori-Atta?
Origin of the surname The name Ofori-Atta is derived from the regnal name of the family’s founder, Nana Sir Ofori Atta I. Although matrilineality dictated that his progeny be denied the royal succession, their inheritance of the surname highlights the fact that they are direct descendants of the king of that name.
Who is the father of Ken Ofori Atta?
Jones Ofori AttaKen Ofori-Atta / Father
When was William Ofori Atta born?
October 10, 1910William Ofori Atta / Date of birth
What did William Ofori Atta do for Ghana?
William Ofori Atta was a founding member of the United Gold Coast Convention after joining in 1947. He won one of the Akim Abuakwa seats during the 1951 Gold Coast election. He later became the leader of the United Party in opposition to Dr Kwame Nkrumah.
Did William Ofori Atta receive a state memorial when he died?
Ofori Atta delivered the J. B. Danquah Memorial Lectures organised by the Ghana Academy of Arts and Sciences in 1985. His topic was – “Ghana, A Nation in Crisis”. He died in 1988 and was given a state burial.
Who was the first female medical doctor in Ghana?
Susan Ofori-Atta
Susan Barbara Gyankorama Ofori-Atta also de Graft-Johnson, DRCOG, DRCPCH, FGA (1917 – July 1985) was a Ghanaian medical doctor – the first female doctor on the Gold Coast….Susan Ofori-Atta.
| Susan Ofori-Atta DRCOG, DRCPCH, FGA | |
|---|---|
| Known for | First Ghanaian woman in orthodox medicine Empowerment of women in Ghana Work on childhood malnutrition |
What is the name of Ken Ofori Atta’s bank?
Ofori-Atta served as a director for numerous companies and as a member of some other boards as well. He was a Director for Enterprise Group Ltd and Trust Bank Ltd of The Gambia of which he is the chairman.
Who is the owner of Data Bank?
Keli Gadzekpo is an Investment Banker and the Group CEO of Enterprise Group Limited. He is the co-Founder and Chairman of the Databank Group. Keli has served as Executive Vice-Chairman and as Group CEO of Databank and is a member of the Index Advisory Council of the Mo Ibrahim Foundation.
Where was William Ofori Atta born?
Kyebi, GhanaWilliam Ofori Atta / Place of birth
Who is Paa Willie?
William Ofori Atta (10 October 1910 – 14 July 1988), popularly called “Paa Willie”, was a founding member of the United Gold Coast Convention (UGCC) and one of the founding fathers of Ghana, as one of “The Big Six” detained by the British colonial government in the then Gold Coast.
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