Gloria Amon Nikoi
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Gloria Amon Nikoi was the Ghanaian foreign minister
in 1979 under the Armed Forces Revolutionary Council
(AFRC) government. As of 2007, she is the only lady to hold this position. She is also a career diplomat. In addition, she is the widow of Dr. Amon Nikoi, a former governor of the Bank of Ghana
and also a former finance minister
.
from 1969 to 1974. Gloria Nikoi later worked as a senior official in the Ghanaian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
After the military coup of June 4, 1979 which overthrew the Supreme Military Council
government, she was made foreign minister
for about four months in the AFRC government of Flight lieutenant
Jerry Rawlings
. This ended on September 24, 1979, when the Third Republic under Dr. Hilla Limann
's People's National Party
government was inaugurated.
Gloria Nikoi became the Chairperson of the Bank for Housing and Construction, a Ghanaian bank, in 1981. She has also been a director of the African Development Bank
(ADB). She was the first Chairperson of the Council of the Ghana Stock Exchange
when it was first inaugurated on November 12, 1990.
Foreign minister
A Minister of Foreign Affairs, or foreign minister, is a cabinet minister who helps form the foreign policy of a sovereign state. The foreign minister is often regarded as the most senior ministerial position below that of the head of government . It is often granted to the deputy prime minister in...
in 1979 under the Armed Forces Revolutionary Council
Armed Forces Revolutionary Council, Ghana
The Armed Forces Revolutionary Council was the government of Ghana from June 4, 1979 to September 24, 1979. It came to power in a bloody coup that removed the Supreme Military Council, another military regime, from power. The June 4 coup was preceded by an abortive attempt on May 15, 1979 when...
(AFRC) government. As of 2007, she is the only lady to hold this position. She is also a career diplomat. In addition, she is the widow of Dr. Amon Nikoi, a former governor of the Bank of Ghana
Bank of Ghana
The Bank of Ghana is the central bank of Ghana. It is located in Accra and was formed in 1957. Its name is abbreviated to BOG.-Brief Historical Background:...
and also a former finance minister
Finance minister
The finance minister is a cabinet position in a government.A minister of finance has many different jobs in a government. He or she helps form the government budget, stimulate the economy, and control finances...
.
Career
Nikoi was the Deputy Chief of Mission to the United NationsUnited Nations
The United Nations is an international organization whose stated aims are facilitating cooperation in international law, international security, economic development, social progress, human rights, and achievement of world peace...
from 1969 to 1974. Gloria Nikoi later worked as a senior official in the Ghanaian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
After the military coup of June 4, 1979 which overthrew the Supreme Military Council
Supreme Military Council, Ghana
The Supreme Military Council was the ruling government of Ghana from October 9, 1975 to June 4, 1979. Its chairman was Colonel I.K. Acheampong. He was also the Head of state of Ghana due to his chairmanship.- SMC I and II :...
government, she was made foreign minister
Minister for Foreign Affairs (Ghana)
The Minister for Foreign Affairs is the Ghana government official who is responsible for overseeing the country's foreign policy and international diplomacy. The minister is usually one of the most senior members of Cabinet....
for about four months in the AFRC government of Flight lieutenant
Flight Lieutenant
Flight lieutenant is a junior commissioned rank in the Royal Air Force and the air forces of many Commonwealth countries. It ranks above flying officer and immediately below squadron leader. The name of the rank is the complete phrase; it is never shortened to "lieutenant"...
Jerry Rawlings
Jerry Rawlings
Jerry John Rawlings is a former leader of the Republic of Ghana and now the African Union envoy to Somalia. Rawlings ruled Ghana as a military dictator in 1979 and from 1981 to 1992 and then as the first elected president of the Fourth Republic from 1993 to 2001...
. This ended on September 24, 1979, when the Third Republic under Dr. Hilla Limann
Hilla Limann
Hilla Limann was the President of Ghana from 24 September, 1979 to 31 December, 1981. Eventually he became a diplomat, and served in Switzerland. Limann, whose original last name was Babini, was born in the northern Ghanaian town of Gwolu in the Sissala West District of the Upper West Region to a...
's People's National Party
People's National Party (Ghana)
The People's National Party was the ruling party in Ghana during the Third Republic .All political parties in Ghana were disbanded following the January 1972 military coup led by Col. Ignatius Kutu Acheampong. When political activities resumed in 1979, there were five parties contesting the...
government was inaugurated.
Gloria Nikoi became the Chairperson of the Bank for Housing and Construction, a Ghanaian bank, in 1981. She has also been a director of the African Development Bank
African Development Bank
The African Development Bank Group is a development bank established in 1964 with the intention of promoting economic and social development in Africa...
(ADB). She was the first Chairperson of the Council of the Ghana Stock Exchange
Ghana Stock Exchange
The Ghana Stock Exchange is the principal stock exchange of Ghana. The exchange was incorporated in July 1989 with trading commencing in 1990. It currently has around 30 listed companies and 2 corporate bonds. All types of securities can be listed. Criteria for listing include capital adequacy,...
when it was first inaugurated on November 12, 1990.