Harry Sawyerr

Background

Sawyerr, Harry was born on April 15, 1926 in Abokobi, Accra, Ghana.

Education

Student in estate management, University London, 1953. Associate certified, Royal Institute Chartered Surveyor, England, 1953. Associate certified, Institute Chartered Arbitrators, England, 1953.

Career

Learner valuer, Lands Department, London, 1950-1953; district valuer, Lands Department, London, 1955-1958; probationer, London Country Council Valuation Department, London, 1953-1955; private practice surveyor, valuer, estate agent, development consultant, 1958-1962; valuer, Kumasi City Council, 1962-1963; chief lands officer, Nigeria, 1963-1967; private practice development consultant, 1962-1988; chief Nii Djan We,, Ga Traditonal Area, 1970-1972; member Parliament,, Osu Klottey, 1970-1972; minister of education & culture, Government of Ghana, Accra, since 1993.

Achievements

• Harry Sawyerr has been listed as a noteworthy Ghana government official by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Founder New Generation Alliance, since 1993. Vice chairman National Democratic Congress, since 1993. Board of Governors Trinity College, since 1984.

Member Ghana Institution Surveyors (president 1970-1972).

Connections

Married; 4 children.