Ablakwa joins family, Ghanaian community to honour late Prof Jason Arday in UK
Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has joined the family of the late Ghanaian academic Professor Jason Atta Kwei Arday, members of the Ghanaian community and British officials at a funeral service in Southwark, United Kingdom, to honour his life and legacy.
A memorial service took place in Southwark, United Kingdom, to honor the late Professor Jason Atta Kwei Arday. The event celebrated his outstanding academic accomplishments, charitable deeds, and lasting impact. Family members, the Ghanaian community, Ghana's High Commissioner, British MPs, ministers, London's Mayor, Cambridge scholars, former students, and friends gathered to pay their respects to the renowned scholar.
Ghana's Foreign Affairs Minister, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, attended the service alongside the Professor's family. Mr. Ablakwa praised the ceremony as profoundly moving and unforgettable, highlighting the gathering's role in supporting the bereaved family and acknowledging Professor Arday's contributions to education and society.
Arday made history as the youngest Black professor appointed at the University of Cambridge and was celebrated for his academic achievements and philanthropic efforts that continue to inspire generations.
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