General News of Sunday, 30 September 2018Source: Jubilee HouseSamira Bawumia is 2018 African Woman of ExcellenceSamira Bawumia, Second Lady of the Republic of GhanaThe Second Lady of the Republic of Ghana and Global Ambassador for the Global Alliance for Cleancookstoves, 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 September 30, 2018 13:05 UTC