Mercy Yvonne Debrah-Karikari
Mercy Yvonne Debrah-Karikari is a Ghanaian diplomat and the first female to be secretary to the cabinet of the government of Ghana. She was appointed to occupy this position by the current president Nana Akufo-Addo. Her appointment took effect on 14 February 2017.[1][2]
Education
Mercy attended Wesley Girls Senior High School in Cape Coast from 1971 to 1976,[3] and later continued at the Tema Secondary School in Tema from 1976 to 1978.[4] She obtained a degree in arts and a Diploma in Education from the University of Cape Coast from 1979 to 1986. She then went ahead to earn a master's degree in International Affairs from the University of Ghana from 1988 to 1989.[5]
Career
Mrs Debrah-Karikari served as the Head of Chancery at the Ghana Embassy in
Personal life
Mercy is divorced. Her interests include sports, gospel music, movies and charity work.
References
- ^ "New Secretary To Cabinet". ModernGhana.com. Retrieved 2017-02-25.
- ^ "Mercy Debrah-Karikari appointed Secretary to Cabinet". www.ghanaweb.com. Retrieved 2017-02-25.
- ^ "Mercy Debrah-Karikari appointed 1st female Cabinet Secretary". Citi 97.3 FM - Relevant Radio. Always. 2017-02-23. Retrieved 2021-05-27.
- ^ "Mercy Debrah-Karikari appointed 1st female Cabinet Secretary". Citi 97.3 FM - Relevant Radio. Always. 2017-02-23. Retrieved 2021-05-27.
- ^ Ansah, Marian Efe (2017-02-23). "Mercy Debrah-Karikari appointed 1st female Cabinet Secretary". Ghana News. Retrieved 2017-02-25.
- ^ Yeboah, Isaac (2017-02-23). "Ambassador Mercy Yvonne Debrah-Karikari appointed Cabinet Secretary - Graphic Online". www.graphic.com.gh. Retrieved 2017-02-25.