Theodosia Okoh

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Theodosia Salome Okoh
Born Asante Effiduase
Known for Design of the Flag of Ghana
Notable work(s) Ghana National Flag
Title Chairman of the Ghana Hockey Association and President of the Ghana Hockey Federation[1]
Parents Rev. & Mrs. Asihene

Theodosia Salome Okoh (born 1922) is a Ghanaian stateswoman known for designing Ghana's flag.

She was born to the Very Reverend Emmanuel Victor Asihene, a former moderator of the Presbyterian Church of Ghana and Madam Dora Ahensihene, both from Anum in the Eastern Region. She is the fourth of eight children. She started school at Ashanti Efiduasi Primary School, continued to Agoglobatin Mission and then Achimota School. She also has three children Kwasi Oko, Kwame Obrey and Ama Manwe.[2]

References

  1. "Madam Theodosia Okoh - Joan Of Arc Of Ghana Hockey". Justice Ghana. Retrieved 14 August 2013. 
  2. "Mrs. Theodosia Salome Okoh". ghanaweb.com. Retrieved 24 August 2013. 
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