Alexander Kwamina Afenyo-Markin

Alexander Kwamina Afenyo-Markin (born May 27, 1978) is the Member of the Parliament of Ghana for the Effutu constituency, Central Region. Serving also on the committee of Defense and the Interior Finance Committee in Ghana Parliament.

Alexander Kwamina Afenyo-Markin
Born (1978-05-27) 27 May 1978
NationalityGhanaian
OccupationPolitician

Early life and education

He studied law at the University of Buckingham, (LLB/mgt, 2003-2006), Ghana School of Law where he received a Barrister at Law certification (2007-2009), and received an M.A in international politics and security studies at the University of Bradford (2009-2010).[1]

Career

Between the year 1999 and 2003, the Effutu legislator worked as a Principal Postal Officer at the Ghana Post Company Limited. Also, he worked at the Excel Courier Ghana Limited[2] as the Director between 2004 and 2011 and an Associate at Dehenya Chambers from 2010 to 2016.[3]

Politics

In 2012, on the ticket of the NPP, Afenyo-Markin contested the NDC parliamentary candidate, Mike Allen Hammah and won.[4]

He became the chairman of Ghana Water Company Ltd (GWCL) in 2017.[5][6] He was alleged to have been involved in the near collapse of GWCL and other financial improprieties,[7][8] over which he launched an defamation lawsuit in the court.[9] He has been on the Committee of Defense and the Interior Finance Committee in Ghana Parliament[3]

Projects/Initiatives

One Teacher, One Laptop

The One Teacher, One Laptop initiative was launched in 13 October 2018, during the donation of 100 laptops to teachers within the Effutuman at the Ebenezer Methodist Church in Winneba.[10][11]

In January, 2021, 40 newly posted teachers received laptops to enhance teaching and learning.[12][13] Through this initiative about 1000 laptops have been donated to teachers of both private and public schools in the constituency.[14][15][16]

The Effutu Dream

The Effutu Dream was initiated in February 2020 to promote the Effutuman culture which will create a sense of belonging among the youth in its constituency. This also focused on capacity building of its constituents. The dream aimed at branding Effutu Constituency to attract tourists and investors. [17]

This initiative was birthed at a conference under a theme "Actualizing the Effutu Dream; the role of Effutu youth.[18][19][20][21][22][23][24][25]

14 Libraries Project

As part of delivering quality education in the constituency, 14 libraries have been constructed to enable a reading culture among young people. A total of 14 libraries have been constructed under this initiative. [26]

Royal Palm Tree Project

On the 7th March 2020, Afenyo-Markin planted Royal Palm trees in the Winneba capital.[27][28]

References
  1. "Member of Parliament: Hon. Alexander Kwamina Afenyo-Markin". Parliament of Ghana.
  2. "Alexander Kwamina Afenyo-Markin". Data: 1. 6 February 2021.
  3. "Alexander Kwamina Afenyo-Markin, Biography". www.ghanaweb.com. Retrieved 6 February 2021.
  4. "Newly Posted Teachers In Effutu Constituency Receive Laptops From Hon. Alexander Afenyo-Markin - Opera News". gh.opera.news. Retrieved 7 February 2021.
  5. "Afenyo-Markin chairs Ghana Water Board". GhanaWeb. 13 September 2017.
  6. "Alexander Afenyo-Markin, Ghana Water Co Ltd: Profile and Biography". Bloomberg.com. Retrieved 6 February 2021.
  7. Ike Dzokpo (14 June 2019). "Alexander Kwamena Afenyo-Markin: A Classic Paradox. Part II". News Ghana.
  8. "Trapped Afenyo-Markin tp spill beans". GhanaWeb. 30 September 2015.
  9. "I am in danger of losing clients over defamatory articles - Afenyo-Markin runs to court". GhanaWeb. 12 September 2019.
  10. Mornah, Kennedy (13 October 2018). "CR: Afenyo Markin rescues teachers in Effutu, launches 50, 000 cedi scholarship fund and donates 100 laptops to them". BestNewsGH.com | Compelling News on the go 24/7 All sides all angles. Retrieved 7 February 2021.
  11. "MP for Effutu donates Laptop computers to teachers". GhanaDistricts.com. Retrieved 7 February 2021.
  12. "Central Region MP Donates Laptops To All Newly Posted Teachers". Legit Newsroom. 11 January 2021. Retrieved 7 February 2021.
  13. "MP donates HP laptops to newly posted teachers - EducationWeb". educationweb.com.gh. Retrieved 7 February 2021.
  14. "Afenyo-Markins Donates Laptops to Teachers in Effutu | TopNews Ghana". 22 August 2019. Retrieved 6 February 2021.
  15. "Afenyo-Markin to sponsor private school teachers' training on new curriculum". TheGhanaianPost.com. 7 September 2019. Retrieved 7 February 2021.
  16. "Afenyo-Markin to sponsor private school teachers' training on new curriculum".
  17. "Effutu Dream launched". www.ghanaweb.com. 3 March 2020. Retrieved 6 February 2021.
  18. eveningmailgh (19 June 2019). "MP FOR EFFUTU DONATES 50 SEWING MACHINES TO CHURCHES IN WINNEBA". The Evening Mail. Retrieved 6 February 2021.
  19. Brown, Kelvin (2 March 2020). "Effutu MP Makes Case For Fishermen". 247acemedia. Retrieved 6 February 2021.
  20. "Afenyo Markin launches 'Efutu Dream' at 1st youth conference". Crystal Updates. 2 March 2020. Retrieved 6 February 2021.
  21. "We Can Achieve Our Goals With Hardwork -Afenyo-Markin". Oman 107.1 FM. 28 February 2020. Retrieved 6 February 2021.
  22. "We can achieve our goals with hardwork – Afenyo-Markin". myinfo.com.gh. 28 February 2020. Retrieved 6 February 2021.
  23. Online, Peace FM. "The Alexander Kwamena Afenyo-Markin Effect Was On Display In Effutu When President Akufo-Addo Visited Winneba". Peacefmonline.com - Ghana news. Retrieved 6 February 2021.
  24. Online, Peace FM. "We Can Achieve Our Goals With Hardwork - Afenyo-Markin". Peacefmonline.com - Ghana news. Retrieved 6 February 2021.
  25. Correspondent, News (3 March 2020). "Afenyo-Markin Tells Effutu Youth To Believe In Effutu Dream". Ghana News Portal. Retrieved 6 February 2021.
  26. Agency, Ghana News (27 August 2020). "Alex Afenyo-Markin builds Library for Effutu Essuekyir". News Ghana. Retrieved 6 February 2021.
  27. adorfo (8 March 2020). "Effutu MP lead constituents to plant trees in Winneba". SOKY NEWS. Retrieved 6 February 2021.
  28. joydaddymultimedia (8 March 2020). "Afenyo-Markin Lead Constituents to Plant Trees as Part of Effutu Dream Project". Bryt FM. Retrieved 6 February 2021.


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