{
  "id": 15770194,
  "title": "Memorial service held in honour of Prof. Jason Arday in UK",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/20/memorial-service-held-in-honour-of-prof-jason-arday-in-uk",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-20T16:45:27.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "GBC Ghana",
    "slug": "gbc-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.gbcghanaonline.com/general/memorial-service-held-in-honour-of-prof-jason-arday-in-uk/2026/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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.",
  "summary": "A memorial service has been held in Southwark, United Kingdom, in honour of the late Professor Jason Atta Kwei Arday, celebrating his remarkable academic achievements, charitable contributions and enduring legacy. The service brought together members of Professor Arday’s family, the Ghanaian community, Ghana’s High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, British Members of Parliament, ministers, the…",
  "key_points": [
    "Professor Jason Arday memorial service held in Southwark, UK",
    "Ghana's Foreign Affairs Minister attended ceremony",
    "Arday was first youngest Black professor at Cambridge University"
  ],
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}