Jennifer Lartey

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Jennifer Lartey
Ghana Ambassador to Norway
Assumed office
February 2019
Appointed by Nana Akufo-Addo
Preceded byNew
Personal details
BornGhana
Nationality Ghanaian
Education Mfantsiman Girls' Secondary School
Alma mater
Occupation Diplomat, Lawyer

Jennifer Lartey is a Ghanaian lawyer and diplomat. She is Ghana's first Ambassador Plenipotentiary and Extraordinary to the Kingdom of Norway. [1] [2]

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Early life and education

Jennifer Lartey is a graduate of the prestigious University of Ghana. Prior to her tertiary education, she attended Mfanstiman Girls Secondary School where she completed her senior high school education. She also holds a Master’s Degree in Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Ghana and an LLB from the University of London. [3]

Ambassadorial appointment

In February 2019, President Nana Akuffo-Addo named Jennifer Lartey as Ghana's first Ambassador to Norway. She was one of two distinguished Ghanaians who were named to head different diplomatic Ghanaian mission in the world. [4]

Personal life

Jennifer Lartey is married to Steve Lartey, a Ghanaian businessman who was previously an executive at one of Ghana's first financial firms. Together, they have three children. She also has a grandson. [3]

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