K. B. Asante
Appearance
Kwaku Baprui Asante is a Ghanaian retired diplomat, writer and statesman. He was the Secretary to Ghana's First President Dr. Kwame Nkrumah.[1] Asante served under most Heads of States in Ghana, starting from Nkrumah, and also served as the Principal Secretary at African Affairs Secretariat from 1960 to 1966.
He was educated at Achimota School and later returned there to teach Mathematics.[2]
Education
Asante attended Achimota School then Achimota College, where he taught mathematics (1945–48), before proceeding to Durham University in Britain, where he obtained a BSc Mathematics in 1952. He also became a member of the Institute of Statisticians in 1953, before returning to Achimota College, where he taught mathematics (1953–55). [3]
Kwaku Baprui Asante | |
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In office August 22, 1967 – July 7, 1972 | |
Preceded by | Richard Akwei |
Succeeded by | Osei-Tutu |
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Born | Greater Accra Region | March 1, 1924
References
- ^ Anis Haffar, "Voice from Afar: Cheers for K. B. Asante", Modern Ghana, 19 November 2008.
- ^ "Power-sharing dangerous for Ghana – K.B. Asante", Vibe Ghana, 23 August 2013.
- ^ [1][2][3]