Kwaku Afriyie
Kwaku Afriyie is a Ghanaian politician, farmer and a member of the New Patriotic Party in Ghana. He was the Western Regional minister of Ghana from 2017 to 2018.[1] He was appointed by President Nana Addo Danquah Akuffo-Addo in January 2017 and was approved by the Members of Parliament in February 2017.[2]
Hon. Kwaku Afriyie Hon. Dr. | |
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| Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation (MESTI), Former Regional Minister, Former Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Former Minister for Health. | |
| Assumed office February 2017 | |
| President | Nana Akuffo-Addo |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Kwaku July 7, 1954 [Sefwi Wiawso[Ghana]] |
| Nationality | Ghanaian |
| Political party | New Patriotic Party |
| Spouse | Adoley Bulley |
| Children | 3 |
| Residence(s) | Accra, Kumasi, Sefwi Wiawso |
| Alma mater | Tulane University. University of Ghana Medical School. St. Augustine’s College |
| Occupation | Consultant Physician |
| Profession | Medical Doctor / Farmer |
| Cabinet | State Interest and Governance Authority (SIGA) |
| Committees | Health, Privileges |
| Portfolio | Minister of State at the Presidency in charge of SIGA |
Early life and education
Kwaku Afriyie was born on July 7, 1954 at Sefwi Wiawso. He has an MB CBH from the University of Ghana Medical School and a Master of Public Health from Tulane University, New Orleans, U.S. He was also a fellow of Ghana College of Physicians and Surgeons.[3]
References
- Adogla-Bessa, Delali (2017-01-24). "List of Nana Addo's 10 Regional Minister-nominees". Ghana News. Retrieved 2017-01-25.
- Adogla-Bessa, Delali (2017-02-18). "Parliament approves Nana Addo's regional minister nominees". Ghana News. Retrieved 2017-02-23.
- "Kwaku Afriyie, Biography". www.ghanaweb.com. Retrieved 2022-08-15.
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