General News of Monday, 1 October 2018Source: Myjoyonline.comSamira Bawumia honoured as ‘2018 African Woman of ExcellenceSecond lady, Samira BawumiaThe Second Lady of the Republic of Ghana and Global Ambassador for the Global Alliance for Clean cookstoves, Hajia Mrs Samira Bawumia, has been honoured as the African Women of Excellence for her contribution to the cause of humanity. This follows the passionate drive she is undertaking through the Samira Empowerment and Humanitarian Projects (SEHP). The African Women of Excellence Awards, organized by the African Union in partnership with Diasporan African Forum (DAF), is an event designed to recognize and award African women for their contribution to development and peace in social, political and economic spheres. Mrs. Bawumia, through SEHP, has initiated a number of interventions in the areas of health, education and empowerment, with special emphasis on women. In a brief remark at the awards ceremony, Mrs. Bawumia thanked the African Union Commission and the Diasporan Affairs Forum for acknowledging her works.

Source: GhanaWeb October 01, 2018 07:18 UTC