Joyce Bawah Mogtari

Joyce Bawah Mogtari is a Ghanaian lawyer and politician who served as the Deputy Minister of Transport in Ghana.[1][2] She is currently the special aide to the former president of Ghana John Dramani Mahama and the flag bearer for the National Democratic Congress (NDC) for the 2020 Ghanaian Elections [3] She is an experienced mediator and has done this on several occasion both locally and internationally.[4]

Hon.

Joyce Bawah Mogtari
Deputy Minister for Transport
In office
2013–2017
PresidentJohn Dramani Mahama
Succeeded byDaniel Nii Kwartei Titus Glover
Personal details
Born
Joyce Bawah Mogtari
Nationality Ghanaian
Political partyNational Democratic Congress
RelationsOtiko Afisa Djaba (sister)
Children1
Alma materUniversity of London
International Maritime Law Institute
OccupationLawyer , Spokesperson

Early life and education

She holds a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) degree from the Holborn College, University of London (1997). She also holds a master's degree in Maritime Law (L.L.M) from the International Maritime Organization(IMO) International Maritime Law Institute, (IMLI) Malta, where she was the recipient of the IMO Legal Committee Chairman's Award for Best Overall Performance in International Transport Law. She also holds a master's degree in Conflict Resolution and Mediation from the Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Centre- Ghana.[5][6]

Career

Mogtari was formally called to the bar in 2000 and she started her career with the firm Sey & Co. Later she became a consultant for KPMG and the Venture Capital Trust Fund. She also served as the Head of the Legal Department and Solicitor Secretary of the Ghana Shippers’ Authority and She served as the head of Ghana Shippers’ Authority from 2007-2013.[7]

Political career

In March 2013, she was appointed by John Dramani to served as the Deputy Minister for Transport.[2][8][9] She served in that capacity until January 2017. She served as the spokesperson for the John Dramani Mahama 2016 Election campaign.[10]

Personal life

She is married and has a son. Joyce is the younger sister of former Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, Otiko Afisa Djaba.[11] Mogtari is a member of the Ghana Bar Association, a member of the African Women Lawyers Association, and also a fellow of the USA- International Visitor leadership Programme.

References
  1. Desk, Business (17 November 2015). "GCAA will be divided further- Hon. Joyce Bawah Mogtari |Ghana business|Economy|Jobs|Markets|Technology| Interviews| Fashion | Business Day Ghana". Retrieved 15 August 2016.
  2. "List of Mahama's new ministers and deputy ministers". MyJoyOnline.com. 16 July 2014. Retrieved 24 October 2020.
  3. Online, Peace FM. "Mahama Picks Joyce Bawa Mogtari As His Special Aide". Peacefmonline.com - Ghana news. Retrieved 24 October 2020.
  4. Dokosi, Michael (26 March 2016). "Dr Joyce Bawa Mogtari: You are the bae in Mahama's government". Blakk Pepper. Retrieved 29 August 2016.
  5. "Mrs. Joyce Mogtari". Retrieved 15 August 2016.
  6. Mensah, Richard. "Republic of Ghana - Ministry of Transport :: Home". www.mot.gov.gh. Retrieved 15 August 2016.
  7. Mensah, Richard. "Republic of Ghana - Ministry of Transport :: Home". www.mot.gov.gh. Retrieved 15 August 2016.
  8. "Driving Growth". The Business Year. Retrieved 25 October 2020.
  9. Online, Peace FM. "Prez Mahama Names Another Batch Of Deputy Ministers". Peacefmonline.com - Ghana news. Retrieved 4 December 2020.
  10. "NDC launches campaign on Sunday". Graphic Online. Retrieved 24 October 2020.
  11. "Akufo-Addo disrespected my sister - Joyce Bawa Mogtari". www.ghanaweb.com. 22 November 2019. Retrieved 25 October 2020.


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