Vice President Kwesi Amissah-Arthur has eulogized the late Mrs. Dr Mary Grant, describing her as a dedicated personality and a great woman who served her nation with humility.
Vice President Amissah-Arthur made these remarks Tuesday 20th September 2016, when he led a government delegation to sign the book of condolence for the late former member of the erstwhile Provisional National Defence Council (PNDC); and former member of the Council of State , Dr. Mrs. Mary Grant, who passed away at age of 88.
The Vice President, Kwesi Bekoe Amissah-Arthur, described the late Mrs. Dr Mary Grant as someone who served the nation with humility .He said her judgment on issues of national interest was extraordinary. Saying she was the mentor of many young people who served in government.Describing her as an extra ordinary woman.
He said Untie Mary as affectionately called has contributed her quota to national issues and development. So we need to celebrate her achievements, and give her a memorable send of.
Mr. Amissah-Arthur, who was accompanied by a member of the council of Stand and former Chief of Staff Mr. Martey Newman , the Minister of Health Hon Alex Segbefia , National Chairman of the National Democratic Congress -Kofi Portuphy and Hon Seth Terkper Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning (Ghana).
Dr. Mrs. Mary Grant, has passed away at age of 88.Family sources say she died on Sunday afternoon September 18, at the 37 Military Hospital. She left behind two of her own children.
Dr. Mrs. Mary Grant was appointed in 1989 among the last batch of PNDC members until the PNDC was dissolved on the 7th of January 1993. She was in charge of general affairs.
Whiles with the PNDC, Dr. Grant held many positions including a Deputy Minister of Health, and later became the Minister of Education and Culture and also a Member of Council of State.
In 2012, she was awarded at the Ghana Women Awards, the premier awards ceremony aimed at celebrating the success of women of excellence in various facets of the society.Her award was presented to her by Mr. Rawlings.
Source: Maxwell Okamafo Addo/ email: [email protected]
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