General News of Thursday, 23 January 2020Source: Graphic.com.ghFirst Ghanaian policewoman now 90 yearsMrs Rosemond Asiamah Nkansah (M) with other female police officers during her 90th birthdayThe first Ghanaian woman to be enlisted into the Ghana Police Service, then the Gold Coast Police Force, has turned 90. Members of the Police Ladies Association (POLAS) and retired female police officers joined family members of PW/1 Asiama to celebrate her 90th birthday at a ceremony in Accra. Two out of the five surviving colleagues graced the occasion while another who lives in the UK sent well wishes. After three months of intensive training, PW/1 Asiama, together with her 11 squadmates, passed out on December 1, 1952. Mrs Donkor indicated that the first 12 policewomen lived up to the expectations of President Nkrumah throughout their years in the service.

Source: GhanaWeb January 23, 2020 15:22 UTC