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Ghana’s First lady, Mrs. Rebecca Akufo-Addo has been named as the Nutrition Champion for Ghana by the Co-founders and eminent leaders of the high-level African Leaders for Nutrition initiative.

Mrs. Akufo-Addo who is also founder of the Rebecca Foundation joins His Excellency Hery Rajaonarimampianina, President of Madagascar, His Majesty King Letsie III of the Kingdom of Lesotho and African Union Nutrition Champion, Dr. Howarth Bouis, Acting CEO of HarvestPlus as the 2018 Nutrition Champions.

The inauguration was done by the His Excellency John Agyekum Kufuor, Former President of Ghana, Founder of the John Agyekum Kufuor Foundation and Co-Chair of the Global Panel on Agriculture and Food Systems for Nutrition as well and Co-founder of the African Leaders for Nutrition.

In her brief remarks, the First Lady expressed gratitude to the African Leaders for Nutrition initiative, spearheaded by the African Development Bank, “for deeming me fit to be a Champion for Nutrition.”

“I acknowledge the instrumental role played by His Excellency John Agyekum Kufuor in the establishment of the African Leaders for Nutrition and for personally nominating me as an ALN Champion. His steadfast energy and commitment to development in Ghana and Africa, should inspire us all to create a better world for ourselves and future generations.” She said.

She also applauded the contribution of Dr. Akinwuni Adesina, President, the African Development Bank and Chairperson of African Leaders for Nutrition Initiative.