Joseph Boye Lomotey

Lomotey had his early formative years at a missionary school in Accra before joining the Accra Academy for his secondary education.[3] In 1952, he enrolled at Xavier University, New Orleans on a Phelps Stokes Fund scholarship,[4] for his undergraduate degree which he obtained in 1955.[3][5] While at Xavier University, he was the head of the All African Students Union of the Americas.[6] He was also editor of the school's campus newspaper from 1952 to 1955.[6] Following his undergraduate studies, Lomotey pursued his postgraduate studies at the New York School of Social Work, Columbia University,[7][8] on a Hishhorn fellowship.[9] While at Columbia University, he was selected to attend the Students International Assembly in Williamsburg, Virginia, based on his qualifications, academic record, and purpose for attendance.[10] He obtained his master's degree in Social Work from Columbia University in 1957.[3][5]

After his secondary education, Lomotey worked for about twelve years in the Ghana civil service.[3] He resigned in 1952 to further his education in the United States of America.[3]

Upon his return to Ghana, Lomotey joined the Ghana foreign service where he worked as the Director of the division of the United Nations and International Organisations.[5] He also served as an Executive Officer of Ghana's permanent mission to the United Nations.[11] Prior to his ambassadorial appointment to Yugoslavia, he was the acting High Commissioner to India,[12] and later deputy High Commissioner to India.[13][14] He served as Ghana's ambassador to Yugoslavia from 1969 to 1970,[15][16] when he was replaced by Alhaji Yakubu Tali, Tolon Na.[17][18] During the Acheampong regime, he was appointed secretary of the National Council for Higher Education.[19][20] He also served as a member of the University of Ghana council.[21]