Samira Bawumia
Ein sex anaa gender | female ![]() |
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Ein country of citizenship | Ghana ![]() |
Name wey dem give am | Samira ![]() |
Ein date of birth | 20 August 1980 ![]() |
Ein poppie | Ahmed Ramadan ![]() |
Spouse | Mahamudu Bawumia ![]() |
Languages edey speak, rep anaa sign | Twi, Fante, Ewe, Mampruli, Ga ![]() |
Ein occupation | politician ![]() |
Educate for | Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration, Mfantsiman Girls Senior High School, Akosombo International School ![]() |
Academic degree | Bachelor of Arts, Master of Business Administration ![]() |
Academic major | social science, sociology, technology ![]() |
Work period (start) | 2017 ![]() |
Political party ein member | New Patriotic Party ![]() |
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
[edit | edit source]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
[edit | edit source]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]
Ein life matter
[edit | edit source]Bawumia be married to former Vice Pee of Ghana, Mahamudu Bawumia, wey dem get 4 kiddies.[1][19][20] 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.[21]
References
[edit | edit source]- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Gracia, Zindzy (2018-08-17). "Profile: Samira Bawumia biography and pictures". Yen - Ghana news. Retrieved 2021-08-28.
- ↑ "Samira Bawumia, Biography". GhanaWeb. Retrieved 2021-08-28.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Samira Bawumia Unveiled"
- ↑ Nyabor, Jonas (2016-12-11). "Samira Bawumia laud Ghanaians for voting NPP". Ghana News. Retrieved 2017-03-23.
- ↑ "Samira recounts how she met her husband Dr. Bawumia". Pulse Ghana. 2020-03-10. Retrieved 2021-08-28.
- ↑ "Samira Bawumia receives Global Humanitarian Award in Atlanta - MyJoyOnline". www.myjoyonline.com. Retrieved 2025-03-11.
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ Online, Angel (2022-05-16). "Samira Bawumia receives humanitarian awards in US". Angel Online. Retrieved 2025-03-11.
- ↑ "Samira Bawumia graduates with law degree from University of London - MyJoyOnline". www.myjoyonline.com. Retrieved 2025-03-11.
- ↑ "PNC's Chairman to retire from politics". Citi 97.3 FM - Relevant Radio. Always. 2015-05-26. Retrieved 2023-07-31.
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ "All you need to know about Samira Bawumia". pulse ghana. 2016-12-09. Retrieved 2019-04-13.
- ↑ "GIMPA – Center of Excellence". Retrieved 2019-04-13.
- ↑ "Samira Bawumia Shines And Glows At GIMPA"
- ↑ "Samira Bawumia graduates with law degree from University of London". myjoyonline. 14 March 2023. Retrieved 2023-07-31.
- ↑ Dzakpata, Fred (2023-03-14). "VIDEO: Samira Bawumia graduates from University of London with degree in law". Asaase Radio. Retrieved 2023-07-31.
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ Adu, Alice. "Profile: All you need to know about Samira Bawumia". Retrieved 2017-03-23.
- ↑ "Samira Bawumia, Biography". ghanaweb. Retrieved 2021-08-28.
- ↑ "Glitz top 100 inspirational women – Page 100 – Glitz Africa Magazine". Retrieved 2022-05-28.
- ↑ "Samira Bawumia Profile". Sbawumia.org (in American English). Retrieved 2023-12-19.
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