Lady Rosa Whitaker Duncan Williams, the CEO of The Whitaker Group (TWG), an African investment consultancy which operates at the nexus of US-Africa economic policy, trade and business development, is one of the hands-on architects of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), America’s first comprehensive trade law with African countries. She also served as the first ever Assistant U.S. Trade Representative for Africa under the Administrations of Presidents George W. Bush and Bill Clinton.

Princess Sekyere, founder and managing editor of The Intelligent Lady Magazine and Network, highlighting her achievements remarked on how her leadership has increased trade and bilateral relations between African and the US. According to her, Lady Rosa’s strong passion for progress and development on the continent in the areas of trade and investment is worth noting and honoring.

“Her life story is simply amazing and we are glad to feature her in the maiden edition of the magazine” she said.

“There are many women today who through their wisdom, boldness and persistence, have affected lives and changed the destinies of several people in communities around the world” said Princess Sekyere, who is also a 2015 Mandela Washington Fellow.”

“Their stories must be heard and read to inspire younger women and girls in our generation.  This is what The Intelligent Lady Magazine is all about, to stimulate, inspire and propel young women to achieve greatness.”

The A4 sized magazine contains inspirational stories, feature articles and accomplishments of great women of faith from all walks of life who have defied the odds and challenged the status quo to positively impact their societies with their work and talents.

Lady Rosa on receiving her plaque thanked The Intelligent Lady for the recognition and praised Princess for the initiative of publishing the life stories of amazing women.

She said “Princess recognizes that there is a problem and a narrative to change the problem of the girl child, ladies and Christian women and I must say that this could not come at any better time than now. The magazine and network will be a platform that will encourage women to aspire and make a difference.”

The Intelligent Lady is not just a magazine but a Network. A network which seeks to link professional women in business and leadership together to fellowship, share and support each other fulfil their potentials. The Network is to equip the corporate woman with tools and materials needed to balance work and family life, handle discriminations at work and sexual harassment issues among other problems professional women face in the marketplace and in leadership positions.

Published by Princess Sekyere Mission(PSM) in collaboration with Kingdom Concepts Consults, the magazine will be released on a quarterly basis and targeted at professional women aged 18 and above. For further information about the magazine, visit the website at www.theintelligentlady.com  or call +233 276 434153.

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Source: The Intelligent Lady

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The President said the cathedral will among others, serve as a venue for national religious events.

[contextly_sidebar id=”LLtUCXCQEXWeeaDQUjy1DypTZEkVd6KP”]The Board will be chaired by the former Head of the Methodist Church, Rev. Asante Antwi., with Rev. Charles Palmer-Buckle as Vice Chair of the Committee.

Other members include Duncan Williams, Dag Heward Mills, Rev. Kusi Boateng, Rev. Martey former Presby Moderator. Joyce Aryee and Pastor Mensa Otabil.

Some Ghanaians who believe the facility is unnecessary considering the fact that Ghana is a secular state have challenged the idea.

They have argued that government appears to be interfering in religious affairs by this decision.

A member of the Convention People’s Party (CPP), James Kwabena Bomfeh, has in that regard filed a suit at the supreme court challenging the president’s decision to build the cathedral, saying that the country as a secular state must not be seen to be getting involved in religious activities such as building a Christian cathedral and facilitation Muslim’s pilgrimage to Mecca.

Despite these concerns, President Nana Addo has reaffirmed his commitment to carrying out the initiative.

According to him, the project is dear to his heart, and will benefit Ghanaians when completed.

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By: Marian Ansah & Sammy Wiafe /citifmonline.com/Ghana

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Archbishop Duncan-Williams gave the Opening Prayer at the service in the presence of President Donald Trump, Vice President Michael Pence, their families, close friends and colleagues at the St. John’s church in Washington DC.

The pair were sworn in afterwards on the steps of the Capitol by the Chief Justice of the United States of America.

The service is known to be a tradition for incoming presidents on the morning of a presidential inauguration, dating back to 1933 when Franklin Delano Roosevelt attended a service with his wife, Eleanor.

The Archbishop in a tweet said he was “honoured to have led the new US administration in a prayer session ahead of Donald Trump’s inauguration.”

Honored to have led the new US administration in a prayer session ahead of @realDonaldTrump‘s inauguration. Praise God! https://t.co/0Pq24n8MR3

— N. Duncan-Williams (@ArchbishopNick) January 20, 2017

Trump’s Vice President, Mike Pence, tweeted a photo of the Archbishop leading prayer.

The tweet had the caption, “We begin this historic and humbling day as we do every day, with a moment of reflection and prayer. #InaugurationDay.”

We begin this historic and humbling day as we do every day, with a moment of reflection and prayer. #InaugurationDay pic.twitter.com/sfJkGktFpe

— Mike Pence (@mike_pence) January 20, 2017

In opening the service, Archbishop Duncan-Williams, the General Overseer of Action Chapel International headquartered in Ghana, noted the sovereignty of God stating: “you rule in the affairs of men and give the Kingdom to whomsoever you will…We pray that you will give [President Trump, Vice President Pence, their families and the Cabinet] divine fortitude and wisdom above that of Solomon and command divine escapes from unexpected and unforeseen crisis and challenges.”

Archbishop Duncan-Williams, was joined on the program by globally respected US clergy leaders including Senior Pastor Jentezen Franklin; Pastor Mark Burns; Jerry Falwell, Jr; Rev. James Robison; Dr. James Dobson; Rev. Dr. Luis Leon; among others.

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By: Jeffrey Owuraku Sarpong/citifmonline.com/Ghana

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The solemn event attracted thousands of Ghanaians who gathered at the forecourt of the Church premises at on the Spintex Road in Accra to bid farewell to the 84-year-old woman.

The late Florence Taiwo Naa Akweley Bruce died on October 31, 2016.

She was survived by six children including Archbishop Duncan-Williams who is a revered religious leader in the country.

Archbishop Duncan-Williams took the opportunity to pray for the country and the upcoming December 7 elections.

He also prayed for God’s guidance for the President, John Mahama.

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By: Godfred Odoom/citifmonline.com/Ghana

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