Alexander Kwamina Afenyo-Markin

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Alexander Kwamina Afenyo-Markin
Born (1978-05-27) 27 May 1978 (age 43)
NationalityGhanaian
OccupationPolitician

Alexander Kwamina Afenyo-Markin (born 27 May 1978) is the Member of the Parliament of Ghana for the Effutu constituency, Central Region. He also serves as a member of the committee on Defense and Interior Committee in Ghana Parliament.[1][2]

Early life and education[]

He studied law at the University of Buckingham, (LLB/mgt, 2003–2006), Ghana School of Law where he received a Barrister at Law certification (2007-2009), and received an M.A in international politics and security studies at the University of Bradford (2009-2010).[3]

Career[]

Between the year 1999 and 2003, the Effutu legislator worked as a Principal Postal Officer at the Ghana Post Company Limited. Also, he worked at the Excel Courier Ghana Limited[4] as the Director between 2004 and 2011 and an Associate at Dehenya Chambers from 2010 to 2016.[5]

Politics[]

In 2012, on the ticket of the NPP, Afenyo-Markin contested the NDC parliamentary candidate, Mike Allen Hammah and won.[6]

He became the chairman of Ghana Water Company Ltd (GWCL) in 2017.[7][8] He was alleged to have been involved in the near collapse of GWCL and other financial improprieties,[9][10] over which he launched an defamation lawsuit in the court.[11] He has been on the Committee of Defense and the Interior Finance Committee in Ghana Parliament[5]

Projects/Initiatives[]

One Teacher, One Laptop[]

The One Teacher, One Laptop initiative was launched on 13 October 2018, during the donation of 100 laptops to teachers within the Effutuman at the Ebenezer Methodist Church in Winneba.[12][13]

In January, 2021, 40 newly posted teachers received laptops to enhance teaching and learning.[14][15] Through this initiative about 1000 laptops have been donated to teachers of both private and public schools in the constituency.[16][17][18]

The Effutu Dream[]

The Effutu Dream was initiated in February 2020 to promote the Effutuman culture which will create a sense of belonging among the youth in its constituency. This also focused on capacity building of its constituents. The dream aimed at branding Effutu Constituency to attract tourists and investors.[19]

This initiative was birthed at a conference under a theme "Actualizing the Effutu Dream; the role of Effutu youth".[20][21][22][23][24][25][26][27]

14 Libraries Project[]

As part of delivering quality education in the constituency, 14 libraries have been constructed to enable a reading culture among young people. A total of 14 libraries have been constructed under this initiative.[28]

Royal Palm Tree Project[]

On 7 March 2020, Afenyo-Markin planted Royal Palm trees in the Winneba capital.[29][30]

References[]

  1. ^ "Parliament of Ghana". www.parliament.gh. Retrieved 2 September 2021.
  2. ^ Nartey, Laud (24 January 2022). "E-levy: Concerns on proposed rate must be addressed - Afenyo-Markin". 3NEWS. Retrieved 24 January 2022.
  3. ^ "Member of Parliament: Hon. Alexander Kwamina Afenyo-Markin". Parliament of Ghana.
  4. ^ "Alexander Kwamina Afenyo-Markin". Data: 1. 6 February 2021.
  5. ^ a b "Alexander Kwamina Afenyo-Markin, Biography". www.ghanaweb.com. Retrieved 6 February 2021.
  6. ^ "Newly Posted Teachers In Effutu Constituency Receive Laptops From Hon. Alexander Afenyo-Markin - Opera News". gh.opera.news. Retrieved 7 February 2021.
  7. ^ "Afenyo-Markin chairs Ghana Water Board". GhanaWeb. 13 September 2017.
  8. ^ "Alexander Afenyo-Markin, Ghana Water Co Ltd: Profile and Biography". Bloomberg.com. Retrieved 6 February 2021.
  9. ^ Ike Dzokpo (14 June 2019). "Alexander Kwamena Afenyo-Markin: A Classic Paradox. Part II". News Ghana.
  10. ^ "Trapped Afenyo-Markin tp spill beans". GhanaWeb. 30 September 2015.
  11. ^ "I am in danger of losing clients over defamatory articles - Afenyo-Markin runs to court". GhanaWeb. 12 September 2019.
  12. ^ Mornah, Kennedy (13 October 2018). "CR: Afenyo Markin rescues teachers in Effutu, launches 50, 000 cedi scholarship fund and donates 100 laptops to them". BestNewsGH.com | Compelling News on the go 24/7 All sides all angles. Retrieved 7 February 2021.
  13. ^ "MP for Effutu donates Laptop computers to teachers". GhanaDistricts.com. Retrieved 7 February 2021.
  14. ^ "Central Region MP Donates Laptops To All Newly Posted Teachers". Legit Newsroom. 11 January 2021. Retrieved 7 February 2021.
  15. ^ "MP donates HP laptops to newly posted teachers - EducationWeb". educationweb.com.gh. Retrieved 7 February 2021.
  16. ^ "Afenyo-Markins Donates Laptops to Teachers in Effutu | TopNews Ghana". 22 August 2019. Retrieved 6 February 2021.
  17. ^ "Afenyo-Markin to sponsor private school teachers' training on new curriculum". TheGhanaianPost.com. 7 September 2019. Retrieved 7 February 2021.
  18. ^ "Afenyo-Markin to sponsor private school teachers' training on new curriculum".{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  19. ^ "Effutu Dream launched". www.ghanaweb.com. 3 March 2020. Retrieved 6 February 2021.
  20. ^ eveningmailgh (19 June 2019). "MP FOR EFFUTU DONATES 50 SEWING MACHINES TO CHURCHES IN WINNEBA". The Evening Mail. Retrieved 6 February 2021.
  21. ^ Brown, Kelvin (2 March 2020). "Effutu MP Makes Case For Fishermen". 247acemedia. Retrieved 6 February 2021.
  22. ^ "Afenyo Markin launches 'Efutu Dream' at 1st youth conference". Crystal Updates. 2 March 2020. Retrieved 6 February 2021.
  23. ^ "We Can Achieve Our Goals With Hardwork -Afenyo-Markin". Oman 107.1 FM. 28 February 2020. Retrieved 6 February 2021.
  24. ^ "We can achieve our goals with hardwork – Afenyo-Markin". myinfo.com.gh. 28 February 2020. Retrieved 6 February 2021.
  25. ^ Online, Peace FM. "The Alexander Kwamena Afenyo-Markin Effect Was On Display In Effutu When President Akufo-Addo Visited Winneba". Peacefmonline.com - Ghana news. Retrieved 6 February 2021.
  26. ^ Online, Peace FM. "We Can Achieve Our Goals With Hardwork - Afenyo-Markin". Peacefmonline.com - Ghana news. Retrieved 6 February 2021.
  27. ^ Correspondent, News (3 March 2020). "Afenyo-Markin Tells Effutu Youth To Believe In Effutu Dream". Ghana News Portal. Retrieved 6 February 2021.
  28. ^ Agency, Ghana News (27 August 2020). "Alex Afenyo-Markin builds Library for Effutu Essuekyir". News Ghana. Retrieved 6 February 2021.
  29. ^ adorfo (8 March 2020). "Effutu MP lead constituents to plant trees in Winneba". SOKY NEWS. Retrieved 6 February 2021.
  30. ^ joydaddymultimedia (8 March 2020). "Afenyo-Markin Lead Constituents to Plant Trees as Part of Effutu Dream Project". Bryt FM. Retrieved 6 February 2021.

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