Theresa Kufuor Children: Meet Her 5 Children – Theresa Kufuor, born Theresa Mensah on October 25, 1935, was the esteemed spouse of John Kufuor, Ghana’s second President in the Fourth Republic, and held the distinguished position of the former First Lady of Ghana.
Beyond her role in the political arena, she was a retired nurse and midwife, leaving an indelible mark on the healthcare landscape of the nation.
Theresa Kufuor Children: Meet Her 5 Children
Theresa Kufour and her husband, H.E. John Agyekum Kufour were married for more than four decades having married in 1962.
Throughout her married life, she was known to be a mother and she was a mother of five. The names of his children are Saah Kufuor, Owusu Afriyie Kufuor, J. Addo Kufuor, Nana Ama Gyamfi, and Agyekum Kufuor.
Her educational journey commenced at the Catholic Convent, OLA, situated in Keta, Volta Region, Ghana. Subsequently, she pursued her studies in London, earning the title of Registered General Nurse within the Southern Hospital Group of Nursing in Edinburgh, Scotland. Her quest for knowledge led her to the Radcliffe Infirmary in Oxford and Paddington General Hospital in London, culminating in her qualification as a State Certified Midwife with a Certificate in Premature Nursing.
Devoted to her faith, Theresa Kufuor remained a steadfast Roman Catholic throughout her life. Despite her significant role as the First Lady of Ghana from 2001 to 2009, she maintained a discreet profile in the political sphere. Notably, in 2007, she advocated for policy changes in the Government’s white paper on Educational Reforms, particularly emphasizing the implementation of UNESCO’s Free compulsory universal basic education (FCUBE) program for kindergarten children.
Her commitment to societal welfare extended to the establishment of the Mother and Child Community Development Foundation (MCCDF), a non-governmental organization operating in both Ghana and Canada. The foundation played a pivotal role in supporting initiatives focused on the prevention of mother-to-child transmission.
Theresa Kufuor’s dedication did not go unnoticed, and on October 25, Pope Benedict XVI bestowed upon her husband, President John Kufuor, the Papal Award of Knight Commander of St. Gregory the Great, acknowledging his dedicated service to humanity and the Catholic Church. In recognition of her unwavering commitment to the well-being of underprivileged children and their mothers, Theresa Kufuor received the Papal Award Dame of St Gregory the Great.
Her legacy is not only one of political grace but also of compassionate service, embodying the principles of healthcare, education, and social welfare throughout her remarkable life.
Source: www.ghgossip.com
