Matilda amissaharthur she has consulted for usaid ghana, dfid, the ministry of education, local and foreign publishers. Vice president dr mahamudu bawumia on wednesday signed a book of condolence opened by the state for the late paa kwesi bekoe amissaharthur at the accra international conference centre. She has been installed as a queen mother of logbaadzakoe in 2016, with the stool name of unandze afan eshi mamaga afeamenyo i. The vice president, dr bawumia also signed a book of condolence opened in memory of the late amissaharthur. A statement signed by the ndcs deputy general secretary, koku anyidoho, said.
She has been working with school children since 1999. Paa kwesi bekoe amissah arthur born william edmund davidson amissaharthur 29 april. Dr bawumia was accompanied on the visit by the chief of staff, mrs akosua frema osei opare and the minister of defence, mr dominic nitiwul on friday afternoon. Amissah arthur consistently said, since her upbringing, she has always been motivated to be a caregiver to children, orphans and the lessprivileged in society. Book of condolence opens for the late amissaharthur. A fine ghanaian has left us suddenly without any warning. The late vice president, kwesi amisah arthur, has been described as a gem by the opposition national democratic congress ndc. This is a collection of four learning books by mrs matilda amissah arthur.
Former vicepresident kwesi bekoe amissah arthur s children, kwesi nyan amissah arthur and araba amissah arthur, have described their late father as the superhero they will miss forever. Former second lady, matilda amissaharthurs book titled strength in. The statement also said a book of condolence has been opened at the partys headquarters at adabraka in accra. Bawumia signs amissaharthurs book of condolence ghana. Mrs amissaharthur urges ghanaians to read books ghana. Tough times after my husbands death inspired me matilda. Former second lady, mrs matilda amissaharthur has launched a. In their tribute to the late vicepresident at the preburial service at the accra international conference centre, kwesi nyan said. The wife of the vicepresident, mrs matilda amissah arthur, has urged writers and publishers to convert story books and textbooks into electronic formats to be easily accessed by children to.
Dr bawumia, who was accompanied by the chief of staff, mrs akosua frema osei opare. Dr bawumia was accompanied to late amissah arthur s residence by the chief of staff, akosua frema osei opare and the minister of defence, mr dominic nitiwul. Matilda amissaharthurs tribute to her husband full text. Bawumiah, speaking to journalists after signing the book, said the late. It also directed that all party flags at its regional and constituency offices should fly at halfmast. Children urged to cultivate reading habit ghanaweb. Childrens storybooks online stories for kids of all ages. Here are some ideas to accompany reading time that i hope will help keep the experience an enjoyable one for everyone. She heads an ngo called reading for life, which runs reading clinics and sets up libraries throughout the country. Amissaharthur, wife donate books to robert aboagye.
Officially opening logos hope in tema, ghana, mrs amissah arthur recalled that in 1977, she and some university friends had eagerly travelled to the port to meet the original ship, logos. Alongside that he became a special assistant to the former secretary minister for. Reading books with our children is one of the greatest gifts were able to give them, especially when they are young. Second lady worries about childrens inability to read and. The sudden death of former vice president, paa kwesi amissah arthur, on friday is. Bawumia eulogises amissaharthur as he signs book of. Produce ebooks to enable more children read graphic online. Amissah arthur was writing a book tributes pour in for late vicepresident 29 june 2018 9.
She was married to the vice president of ghana, kwesi amissaharthur. The word bookstore local business montreal, quebec. Former vice president kwesi amissah arthur is dead. Ndc opens books of condolence nationwide for amissaharthur. Amissaharthur was writing a book tributes pour in for late vicepresident. Former second lady, mrs matilda amissaharthur has launched a book depicting her benevolent activities before, during and after her tenure of office. Amissaharthur learning centre outdoored posted on june 26, 2019 by josephine nettey in headlines a community learning centre, including a library and an ict centre, has been commissioned in the memory of ghanas former vice president, paa kwasi amissah arthur, in ohawu in the volta region.
The word is an independent secondhand bookstore located two blocks east of mcgill university in. The late former vice president was indeed a gem to the ndc and the nation, and his departure shall surely leave a huge and yawning gap that we may find difficult. Matilda amissaharthurs tribute to her husband full text matilda amissaharthur read an emotional tribute, blasting the hypocrites and liars who are now mourning her late husband kwesi amissaharthur at the state funeral held today. Matilda nana manye amissaharthur nee borsah served as the second lady of ghana from. Stories span age ranges from preschool, young children, teens, through young adult. Vice president dr mahamudu bawumia on wednesday signed a book of condolence opened by the state for the late paa kwesi bekoe amissah arthur at the accra international conference centre. Amissaharthur was writing a book tributes pour in for. Amissaharthur enjoys christmas with kids at ho regional. Amissah arthur recalled that in 1977, she and some university friends had eagerly travelled to the port to meet the original ship, logos. Bawumia signs amissaharthurs book of condolence daily. The vice president also signed a book of condolence opened in memory of the late mr amissah arthur.
Amissah arthur, through the breaking the myth foundation, visited the kokrobite chiltern centre, an orphanage and a. Mrs matilda amissaharthur, former second lady, has urged children. The childrens place has the newest denim fits and washes kids want, from classic bootcut jeans, to skinny jeans and all the latest jean trends, in just about every size, from 6 months to size 18 including plus, slim and husky fits. Amissaharthur donates to kokrobite children centre. Amissaharthur called for more political will to tackle the issue, saying that books are the cheapest and best carriers of knowledge in the country. Mr kwesi amissah arthur and his wife were accompanied by the ndc mp for the area benjamin kpodo. President nana addo dankwa akufoaddo has signed the late former vice president, paa kwesi amissah arthur s book of condolence at the ndcs party headquarters at adabraka in accra. President nana akufo addo has signed the late former vice president, paa kwesi amissah arthurs book of condolence at the partys headquarters at adabraka in accra. Robert kwasi aboagye commended the former second ladys commitment to the enhancement of education in the country through the donation of learning materials to various schools. Amissah arthur served as the book expert in the dfid project, which procured and put four million books. Matilda amissah arthur has shown maturity by apologising. According to the second lady, even most children in schools across the country can also not read. Pair them with tees, buttondowns, blazers, sweaters and more.
Amissah arthur was pronounced dead at the 37 military hospital after he collapsed at the air force gym early this morning, they said. Amissah arthur noted that committing the books to effective use will achieve reading results in the country. The wife of the vicepresident, mrs matilda amissaharthur, has urged writers and publishers to convert story books and textbooks into. Matilda amissah arthur, continues to break the myth by helping the less privileged in society. Ohawu cty constructs learning centre in honour of amissah. Matilda amissah arthur, has expressed worries about the inability of children to read and write common sentences in englsih. In consistent with her promise to spend time with underprivileged kids as part of her social responsibility to children, mrs. Her passion is helping children acquire reading skills and she has been working with school children since 1999. Matilda amissaharthurs passion is helping children acquire reading skills. Smiles were put on the faces of children on admission at the ho regional and municipal\hospital on christmas day when the former vicepresident, mr kwesi amissah arthur, and his wife, matilda, spent the day with them at the hospital. Mrs amissah arthur said she was driven to construct and complete the project to get children to be exposed and have same access to education as other children had to enable them to achieve their aim. Officials in his office have confirmed to the media that he died this morning june 29, 2018.
Tema, ghana her excellency mrs matilda amissaharthur, the. The vice president dr mahamudu bawumia has extended his deepest condolences to the wife and family of the late former vice president paa kwesi amissah arthur at his residence at north ridge in accra. The deceased was ghanas vice president from august 06, 2012, to january 07, 2017. Amissah arthur served as the book expert in the dfid project. Mrs amissah arthur made the call at the launch of three books authored by mr kofi otutu adu larbi, board chairman of beige capital, in accra the books. The late vice president will be buried at the military cemetery in accra.
Children, kwesi nyan amissaharthur araba amissaharthur. I am not talking about children in my village but it will interest. Amissaharthurs widow writes emotional tribute to her. Ndc opens book of condolence for late amissaharthur. My dearest kwesi, your children and i knew you and we cherish you. She added that the learning centre was to enhance and improve on the academic skills of the children in the community. Amissah arthur was a lecturer at the economic department at the university of ghana, legon from 1980 to 1988. Reading time should be fun, not a chore for you, the librarian or the kids. The late vice president, kwesi amissah arthur, has been described as a gem by the opposition national democratic congress ndc. Over 700 million people around the world are illiterate, but there are a number of global projects underway to fight illiteracy by providing books to those in need.