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Mrs. Rebecca Akufo-Addo, the First Lady of Ghana, has extended her heartfelt congratulations to Nana Konadu Agyemang-Rawlings (Konadu Rawlings) for receiving the Lifetime Achievement of the Year award.
In a statement shared on her Facebook page, Mrs. Akufo-Addo highlighted how this accolade reflects Nana Agyemang-Rawlings’ known as Konadu Rawlings an outstanding commitment to advancing human rights and social causes.
The award was presented to Konadu Rawlings at the 2024 Ghana Women of the Year Honours event, held at the Palms Convention Centre in Accra.
The citation for the award praised her lifelong dedication to advocating for equality, justice, and the betterment of women and children in Ghana.
“You have dedicated your life to the pursuit of equality, justice and the upliftment of women and children in Ghana.”
“As the First Lady of Ghana from 1981 to 2001, you transformed the role of First Lady into a powerful platform for advocacy and change, setting the standard for future generations.”
As Ghana’s First Lady from 1981 to 2001, Nana Agyemang-Rawlings redefined the role of First Lady, using it as a powerful tool for advocacy and setting a benchmark for future leaders.
This year’s honours also saw Mrs. Akufo-Addo being named the Ultimate Woman of the Year, celebrating her impactful work through the Rebecca Foundation and the Infanta Malaria Prevention Foundation.
She expressed her gratitude for the recognition and commended all the awardees for their significant contributions to various fields.
“I am humbled that my work with the Rebecca Foundation and the Infanta Malaria Prevention Foundation, has earned me such recognition,” Mrs. Akufo-Addo noted.
Source: tigpost.com
