Kwame Saarah-Mensah Explained

Kwame Saarah-Mensah is a Ghanaian diplomat and politician. He served as Ghana's High Commissioner to India^[1] and is a former Minister of Youth and Sports. He was the Chairman of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology Council.^{[2] [3] [4]}

Diplomatic career

In the early 1980s Saarah-Mensah was appointed by the Chairman of the Provisional National Defence Council, Jerry John Rawlings to serve Ghana's High Commissioner to India replacing Silverster Kwadwo Ankama^[5] He served from January 1984 to December 1988.^{[6] [7]}

Politics

Saarah-Mensah served as Brong-Ahafo Regional Secretary and the secretary equivalent to Regional Minister.^{[8] [9]} He also served as the secretary in charge of Ministry of Youth and Sports from 1988 to 1991.^{[10] [11] [12]}

References

1. Book: Near East/South Asia Report. 1984. Foreign Broadcast Information Service. en.
2. Web site: KNUST installs GH¢6m print facility. 2021-02-15. Graphic Online. en-gb.
3. Web site: 2016-04-29. KNUST to reactivate its defunct production units. 2021-02-15. News Ghana. en-US.
4. Web site: 2016-06-22. Asantehene urges KNUST to strengthen internally-generated funds. 2021-02-15. Citi 97.3 FM - Relevant Radio. Always. en-US.
5. Book: Ghana News. 1979. Embassy of Ghana. en.
6. Web site: FormerHighCommissionerGhana – The High Commission. 2021-02-15. en-US.
7. Book: Near East/South Asia Report. 1984. Foreign Broadcast Information Service. en.
8. Book: Africa Diary. 1983. M. Chhabra. en.
9. Book: Ghana News. 1979. Embassy of Ghana. en.
10. Book: Center (U.S.), National Foreign Assessment. Chiefs of State and Cabinet Members of Foreign Governments. 1991. The Center. en.
11. Book: Clements, John. Clements' Encyclopedia of World Governments. 1990. Political Research, Incorporated. en.
12. Book: Olympic Review. 1989. International Olympic Committee,.. en.