James Kojo Aggrey

Background

Aggrey, James Kojo was born on June 24, 1947 in Sekondi, Ghana. Son of Albert Yaw Aggrey and Elizabeth Efua Aggrey-Eshun.

Education

Student, Takoradi (Ghana) Polytech., 1969-1973; general certified education, Institute Adult Education, Takoradi, 1977; diploma in Marketing, Northern College Applied Arts and Technology, Kirkland Lake, Ontario, Canada, 1981; postgraduate, Institute Francais, London, 1987.

Career

Stenographer, Ghana Railway and Ports, Takoradi, 1964-1968; administrative assistant, Ghana Timber Marketing Board, Takoradi, 1968-1981; assistant officer marketing, Timber Export Development Board, Takoradi, 1982-1984; export promotion clerk, Timber Export Development Board, Takoradi, 1986-1988; senior export promotion manager, Timber Export Development Board, Takoradi, 1988-1991; deputy manager, Timber Export Development Board, Takoradi, since 1992. Member county committee planning Ghana International Furniture and Woodworking Industry Exhibition, Accra, 1985-1993.

Achievements

• James Kojo Aggrey has been listed as a noteworthy Export company executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Chief patron, advisor Sacret Heart Jesus Anglican Church, 1988-1994, patron, technical advisor Boys 2 Girls Brigade, since 1990. Member Philosphers Stone Lodge (senior warden), Dwen Hwe Kan Kuw (Think Again) (chairman, president 1983-1993, plaque 1993), Hope Society (advisor since 1992), Akan Association United States (porter 1981-1982, plaque 1983).

Interests

• Avocations: reading, travelling, current affairs, music, games.

Connections

Married Edwina Williams, 1970. Children: Irene Elizabeth, Ebenezer Egya. Married Mercy Arthur;1 child, Grace Aba.

Father:

Albert Yaw Aggrey

Mother:

Elizabeth Efua Aggrey-Eshun

Spouse:

Edwina Williams

Spouse:

Mercy Arthur;1 child

child:

Ebenezer Egya Aggrey

child:

Irene Elizabeth Aggrey

child:

Grace Aba Aggrey