Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, the Krowor Member of Parliament, has been nominated by President John Dramani Mahama as the Minister-designate for the Ministry of Gender, Children, and Social Protection.
Her nomination was one of several for some sector ministries.
Agnes Naa Momo Lartey was born on 16 April 1976 in Krowor, Greater Accra Region.
She is a distinguished politician and advocate for social justice, best known for her grassroots mobilisation and commitment to championing women’s and children’s rights.
She has been a Member of Parliament since 2021, where her focus has included initiatives to empower women, improve access to quality education, and support vulnerable groups.
Beyond her parliamentary duties, Lartey has held significant leadership positions, including being the general secretary of the National Association of Local Authorities of Ghana (NALAG).
As General Secretary of NALAG, Lartey was responsible for providing strategic leadership to local government authorities across the country.
Her role involved coordinating activities among local assemblies, advocating for decentralisation, and fostering collaboration to enhance service delivery at the community level. Through this, she became a key figure in championing policies that improve local governance and uplift under-represented communities.
She also holds a Ph.D. in African Studies, demonstrating a strong commitment to scholarly pursuits that inform her work in policymaking and advocacy.
As the Executive Director of the Global Initiative on Rights & Development (GIRD), she has driven grassroots empowerment programs and advanced women’s rights initiatives.
At GIRD, Lartey played a pivotal role in promoting sustainable development by focusing on human rights advocacy and capacity building. Her leadership in this role included designing and implementing projects aimed at empowering women economically and socially, as well as addressing systemic inequalities.
By: Rainbowradioonline.com/Ghana
