FIRST FEMALE PRESIDENT OF NAHSAG HANDS OVER POWER

The first female President of the National Health Students Association of Ghana (NAHSAG), Mrs.
Faustina Aikins [neé] has officially handed over mantle to newly elected executives in the late
hours of Monday 19th December 2022 at the Ministry of Health Conference Room.
Noted in her handing over speech, she confessed, “it has been an interesting journey, being the
first female president of our noble association which I never took for granted, my executives and
I decided to start work immediately”.

As part of the success stories, the former student of Sunyani Technology University recounted
how her administration negotiated to help students from Schools of Hygiene to receive their
allowances.
Addressing issues related to health, ‘the hope filled era’ in office ensured medical screening for
Makola Market Women on World Hypertension Day and many others including gaining
international allies, Somalia.

The 16th handing over ceremony which was graced by dignitaries including Member of
Parliament for Odododiodio Constituency, Honorable Edwin Nii Lante Vanderpuye, Director of
Allied Health and former President for the Ghana Association Medical Laboratory Scientists Dr.
Ignatius Awinibuno, Dr. Ivy Sackey and other influential personalities welcomed a resounding
acceptance speech from the new President of the association, Mr. Daniel Onomah Asamoah.

Names (positions) of new executives of NAHSAG:
Daniel Onomah Asamoah – (President)
Amansiah Bright Twerefour – (Vice President)
Isaac Ofosu- (General Secretary)
Frederick Gideon OWUSU – (Financial Controller)
Asimah Ameyaw Adepa Juliet – (Women’s Commissioner)
Dzudzor’s Dela Robert – (Cordinating Secretary)

Source: Kelly West