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American Biographical Institute
honours two Ghanaians
Accra, Dec. 27, Ghanadot/GNA - Mr
Kofi Annan, the immediate past Secretary-General of the
United Nations and Daasebre Professor Emeritus Emmanuel Oti
Boateng, Omanhene of New Juaben Traditional Area were listed
in the latest edition 2006/07 of the Greatest Minds of the
21st Century published by the American Biographical
Institute.
According to an official statement issued by the Institute,
that edition was specially dedicated to those two
illustrious Ghanaians among some other notable international
figures.
The statement said the individuals listed for dedication in
the current edition represented extraordinary thinking and
intellect that have had an impact on the world.
In a preface to the publication, the publishers said the
current volume represented one of the century's most
profound reference titles and mentioned that the Institute
was pleased to present the Biographies as models of success
and diligence within professions justified by their
significant credentials.
On Mr Annan, the publication said "as the seventh
Secretary-General of the United Nations (and former
under-Secretary-General for peace keeping operations at the
time of his appointment), Kofi Annan brought to the position
a wealth of experience and expertise gained through more
than three decades of service with the world organization.
"A national of Ghana, who is fluent in English, French and
several African Languages, Kofi Annan was appointed to the
post of Secretary-General on 17 December 1996 to serve a
term of office from January 1, 1997 through 31 December
2001. He was appointed to serve again from January 2002 to
December 31, 2006," it added.
On Daasebre, the publication noted that, "Emmanuel Oti
Boateng is a respected traditional ruler and leader, eminent
national and international executive, and a renowned
scholar.
"Due to his excellence academic achievement, distinguished
public service career and exemplary character, he was
nominated, elected and installed on October as Omanhene and
the Occupant of the Yiadom-Hwedie stool of the New Juaben
state of Ghana with the royal title of "Daasebre" which
means 'His Benevolence'.
"Before occupying the stool as Omanhene, he was a senior
research fellow and the Director of Studies at the Institute
of Statistical, Social and Economic Research "ISSER' at the
University of Ghana.
"From ISSER he was appointed to the high office of
government statistician and head of the Ghana statistical
Service for a record period of 18 years (1982 - 2000). He
held that office with honour and distinction," the statement
said.
Among prominent international personalities listed in the
latest "Great Minds of the 21st Century are the late Martin
Luther King Jnr., Queen Elizabeth II of Britain, American
Presidents Bill Clinton and his wife Hillary, Jimmy Carter
and his wife Rosalyn, John Kennedy, and his mother Rose and
Albert Einstein.
GNA
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