Christine Amoako-Nuamah

Christine Amoako-Nuamah is a Ghanaian scientist and politician who served as the Minister for Environment, Science and Technology (1993–1996),Minister for Education (1997–1998),and Minister for Lands and Forestry (1998–2001) under the Rawlings government. She served as a presidential adviser to the Mills and Mahama governments. She was also the board chairman of the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration governing council.

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• Many more young people should be involved in such activities in Africa than was presently the case. Culturally, young people are to be seen, not heard, although we don't say it as much now. It's part of the culture. We are running programmes for them [in Ghana] but not really with their involvement. Young people could help adults change consumption patterns and lifestyles that might not be sustainable.
  • Christine Amoako-Nuamah speaking during a press conference