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Samira Bawumia

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Samira Bawumia
human
Ein sex anaa genderfemale Edit
Ein country of citizenshipGhana Edit
Name wey dem give amSamira Edit
Ein date of birth20 August 1980 Edit
Ein poppieAhmed Ramadan Edit
SpouseMahamudu Bawumia Edit
Languages edey speak, rep anaa signTwi, Fante, Ewe, Mampruli language, Ga Edit
Ein occupationpolitician Edit
Educate forKwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration, Mfantsiman Girls Senior High School, Akosombo International School Edit
Academic degreeBachelor of Arts, Master of Business Administration Edit
Academic majorsocial science, sociology, technology Edit
Start of work period2017 Edit
Political party ein memberNew Patriotic Party Edit

Samira Bawumia (née Ramadan) (dem born am 20 August 1980)[1][2] be Ghanaian politician wey serve as de Second Lady of Ghana from 2017 to 2025.[3] She marry de former Vice-President of Ghana, Mahamudu Bawumia.[4][5] Na she receive de Ghanaian Women Association of Georgia Global Humanitarian Award, an honor from de Atlanta City Council, wey na dem sanso recognize am by de Macon Bibb country.[6] [7][8] She graduate from de University of London plus a bachelor’s degree insyd law.[9]

Ein Early life

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Dem born Bawumia insyd 1980 den she be de only daughter of Alhaji Ahmed Ramadan, de former National Chairman of de People’s National Convention (PNC), den Hajia Ayesha Ramadan.[3][10][11]

Ein Education

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Bawumia begin her ein education for de Answarudeen Islamic School[12] insyd Fadama wey she move to Alsyd Academy insyd Dzorwulu, Accra. She den continue ein studies for Akosombo International School (AIS) wey she attend senior secondary education for Mfantsiman Girls' Secondary School insyd Saltpond insyd de Central Region of Ghana.

Bawumia hold Bachelor for Arts degree, Social Science insyd law, Sociology den Technology from de Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST). At de Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA)[13] wey she take ein postgraduate studies, she get award as de Best Student insyd Master of Business Administration (MBA) insyd de year 2012.[14]

Insyd March 2023, Bawumia announce on top of ein Instagram handle plus graduation photos dat she graduate from the University of London, UK plus Bachelor's degree insyd Law. She indicate dat despite de COVID-19 pandemic, she take advantage of de online programme dem dey offer by de UK institution by enrolling insyd law degree.[15] [16][17]

She be multi-lingual, fluent insyd Hausa language, Fulani, Ewe, de Ga language, Twi, Fanti, den Mamprusi.[18]

Humanitarian Works Wey Ein Do

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Samira Bawumia na de founder and CEO of Samira Empowerment & Humanitarian Projects (SEHP), wey be one not-for-profit organization wey she set up to empower people wey no get plenty for Ghana through different social projects wey go better their lives.[19][20] For November 2019, she give library books go Police Basic Schools for de country to make children dey get de habit to read. Dis one na part of her 'Library in the Box' project wey aim be to make books dey available for schools.[21] She start also de Samira Bawumia Literature Prize to encourage and honour writers and creatives wey get between 15 and 25 years old. De first winners of de prize dem get crown for de Fitzgerald wey dey Accra on Monday, 27 July 2020.[22]

De SEHP dey also committed to empower women. De organization don champion different visions and don put money and effort for educating and empowering women.[23] One project wey stand out na "Needles4Girls", wey she enroll about 2,500 girls for fashion schools all over de country, with de aim to empower dem by giving dem better way to make money.[24] Ein don also give 3,000 Ghana cedis each go 70 women wey dey de Greater Accra Region of Ghana to support their trading work.[25] Bawumia dey believe say giving women opportunities fit empower dem make dem fit contribute well to de economy of Ghana.[26]

Politics

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Samira Bawumia start dey popular for political scene when her husband, Mahamadu Bawumia, become running mate of Nana Akufo-Addo of de New Patriotic Party (NPP) for de 2016 election.[27][28][29][30][31] From den, she don dey active dey support her husband wey, after NPP win de election, become Vice President of Ghana. NPP come win again for 2020, den Samira husband get sworn in as Vice President for second term.[32]

For de months wey lead to de 2020 elections, as Second Lady of de Republic, she dey campaign all over de country dey urge voters make dem vote for de New Patriotic Party and her husband as Vice-President for second term,[33][34][35] She also dey call de NPP party make dem unite for de upcoming elections make dem fit retain victory.[36][37]

For 2021, Bawumia and de First Lady of de Republic of Ghana, Rebecca Akufo-Addo, reject new emoluments wey Article 71 office holders suppose collect, wey include spouses of de Vice-President and President of Ghana. Dem come return all de salaries wey dem don collect since 2017.[38][39][40][41]

For May 2023, Bawumia and de NPP carry campaign go Kumawu to support de Member of Parliament aspirant wey dey run on de party ticket make dem win de seat.[42][43]

Ein life matter

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Bawumia be married to former Vice Pee of Ghana, Mahamudu Bawumia, wey dem get 4 kiddies.[1][44][45] Na she gain widespread attention for de 2016 Ghanaian Parliamentary den Presidential election season. She advocate against corruption den de ineffective administration of state resources.[46]

References

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  1. 1 2 Gracia, Zindzy (2018-08-17). "Profile: Samira Bawumia biography and pictures". Yen - Ghana news. Retrieved 2021-08-28.
  2. ↑ "Samira Bawumia, Biography". GhanaWeb. Retrieved 2021-08-28.
  3. 1 2 "Samira Bawumia Unveiled"
  4. ↑ Nyabor, Jonas (2016-12-11). "Samira Bawumia laud Ghanaians for voting NPP". Ghana News. Retrieved 2017-03-23.
  5. ↑ "Samira recounts how she met her husband Dr. Bawumia". Pulse Ghana. 2020-03-10. Retrieved 2021-08-28.
  6. ↑ "Samira Bawumia receives Global Humanitarian Award in Atlanta - MyJoyOnline". www.myjoyonline.com. Retrieved 2025-03-11.
  7. ↑ Asare, Wilberforce (2022-05-19). "Samira Bawumia receives Global humanitarian award in America - Asaase Radio". Asaase Radio. Archived from the original on 2024-06-19. Retrieved 2025-03-11.
  8. ↑ Online, Angel (2022-05-16). "Samira Bawumia receives humanitarian awards in US". Angel Online. Retrieved 2025-03-11.
  9. ↑ "Samira Bawumia graduates with law degree from University of London - MyJoyOnline". www.myjoyonline.com. Retrieved 2025-03-11.
  10. ↑ "PNC's Chairman to retire from politics". Citi 97.3 FM - Relevant Radio. Always. 2015-05-26. Retrieved 2023-07-31.
  11. ↑ Asare, Wilberforce (2020-10-18). ""Get everyone out to vote for NPP," Alhaji Ramadan, ambassador to UAE, charges NPP Frontiers". Asaase Radio. Retrieved 2023-07-31.
  12. ↑ "All you need to know about Samira Bawumia". pulse ghana. 2016-12-09. Retrieved 2019-04-13.
  13. ↑ "GIMPA – Center of Excellence". Retrieved 2019-04-13.
  14. ↑ "Samira Bawumia Shines And Glows At GIMPA"
  15. ↑ "Samira Bawumia graduates with law degree from University of London". myjoyonline. 14 March 2023. Retrieved 2023-07-31.
  16. ↑ Dzakpata, Fred (2023-03-14). "VIDEO: Samira Bawumia graduates from University of London with degree in law". Asaase Radio. Retrieved 2023-07-31.
  17. ↑ Arthur, Portia (2023-03-14). "Samira Bawumia stuns in ruffled African print dress for her graduation in the UK". Yen.com.gh - Ghana news. Retrieved 2023-07-31.
  18. ↑ Adu, Alice. "Profile: All you need to know about Samira Bawumia". Retrieved 2017-03-23.
  19. ↑ "About SEHP". SEHP (in American English). Archived from the original on 2020-08-12. Retrieved 2019-02-03.
  20. ↑ "About SEHP". SEHP (in American English). Archived from the original on 2020-08-12. Retrieved 2019-02-03.
  21. ↑ "About SEHP". SEHP (in American English). Archived from the original on 2020-08-12. Retrieved 2019-02-03.
  22. ↑ "About SEHP". SEHP (in American English). Archived from the original on 2020-08-12. Retrieved 2019-02-03.
  23. ↑ "About SEHP". SEHP (in American English). Archived from the original on 2020-08-12. Retrieved 2019-02-03.
  24. ↑ "About SEHP". SEHP (in American English). Archived from the original on 2020-08-12. Retrieved 2019-02-03.
  25. ↑ "About SEHP". SEHP (in American English). Archived from the original on 2020-08-12. Retrieved 2019-02-03.
  26. ↑ "About SEHP". SEHP (in American English). Archived from the original on 2020-08-12. Retrieved 2019-02-03.
  27. ↑ Awal, Mohammed (2023-07-17). "Samira Bawumia: the quintessential political spouse". The Business & Financial Times (in British English). Retrieved 2023-07-31.
  28. ↑ Allotey, Godwin Akweiteh (2016-11-28). "Samira Bawumia campaigns in Northern Region". Citi 97.3 FM - Relevant Radio. Always (in American English). Retrieved 2023-07-31.
  29. ↑ Boateng, Kojo Akoto (2016-12-04). "We won't forget NDC's lies on election day – Samira Bawumia". Citi 97.3 FM - Relevant Radio. Always (in American English). Retrieved 2023-07-31.
  30. ↑ Online, Peace FM. "Samira Bawumia Campaigns In WR". Peacefmonline - Ghana news. Archived from the original on 2023-07-31. Retrieved 2023-07-31.
  31. ↑ "Etse Sikanku: Samira Bawumia – The quintessential political spouse". myjoyonline (in English). 18 July 2023. Retrieved 2023-07-31.
  32. ↑ Awal, Mohammed (2023-07-17). "Samira Bawumia: the quintessential political spouse". The Business & Financial Times (in British English). Retrieved 2023-07-31.
  33. ↑ Awal, Mohammed (2023-07-17). "Samira Bawumia: the quintessential political spouse". The Business & Financial Times (in British English). Retrieved 2023-07-31.
  34. ↑ Allotey, Godwin Akweiteh (2016-11-28). "Samira Bawumia campaigns in Northern Region". Citi 97.3 FM - Relevant Radio. Always (in American English). Retrieved 2023-07-31.
  35. ↑ Boateng, Kojo Akoto (2016-12-04). "We won't forget NDC's lies on election day – Samira Bawumia". Citi 97.3 FM - Relevant Radio. Always (in American English). Retrieved 2023-07-31.
  36. ↑ Awal, Mohammed (2023-07-17). "Samira Bawumia: the quintessential political spouse". The Business & Financial Times (in British English). Retrieved 2023-07-31.
  37. ↑ Allotey, Godwin Akweiteh (2016-11-28). "Samira Bawumia campaigns in Northern Region". Citi 97.3 FM - Relevant Radio. Always (in American English). Retrieved 2023-07-31.
  38. ↑ Awal, Mohammed (2023-07-17). "Samira Bawumia: the quintessential political spouse". The Business & Financial Times (in British English). Retrieved 2023-07-31.
  39. ↑ Allotey, Godwin Akweiteh (2016-11-28). "Samira Bawumia campaigns in Northern Region". Citi 97.3 FM - Relevant Radio. Always (in American English). Retrieved 2023-07-31.
  40. ↑ Boateng, Kojo Akoto (2016-12-04). "We won't forget NDC's lies on election day – Samira Bawumia". Citi 97.3 FM - Relevant Radio. Always (in American English). Retrieved 2023-07-31.
  41. ↑ Online, Peace FM. "Samira Bawumia Campaigns In WR". Peacefmonline - Ghana news. Archived from the original on 2023-07-31. Retrieved 2023-07-31.
  42. ↑ Awal, Mohammed (2023-07-17). "Samira Bawumia: the quintessential political spouse". The Business & Financial Times (in British English). Retrieved 2023-07-31.
  43. ↑ Allotey, Godwin Akweiteh (2016-11-28). "Samira Bawumia campaigns in Northern Region". Citi 97.3 FM - Relevant Radio. Always (in American English). Retrieved 2023-07-31.
  44. ↑ "Samira Bawumia, Biography". ghanaweb. Retrieved 2021-08-28.
  45. ↑ "Glitz top 100 inspirational women – Page 100 – Glitz Africa Magazine". Retrieved 2022-05-28.
  46. ↑ "Samira Bawumia Profile". Sbawumia.org (in American English). Retrieved 2023-12-19.
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