Maame Yaa Tiwaa Addo-Danquah, the Executive Director of the Economic and Organized Crime Office (EOCO), has confirmed her participation in this year's Young African Women's Congress (YAWC) Annual Global Convocation.
The event, set to take place in Abuja, Nigeria, from October 27 to 31, 2024, will bring together over 1,500 young women from across Africa and the diaspora.
The Founder and Executive Chairperson of the YAWC Network, Mr. Daniel Osei Tuffuor, expressed excitement over the presence of Mrs. Addo-Danquah, a celebrated law enforcement officer with decades of experience in leadership, who is expected to deliver a keynote address during the congress.
The congress, which focuses on empowering young African women for leadership and development, will be held under the theme "Enhancing Women's Economic Empowerment through Innovation and Technology."
The YAWC Network is dedicated to mobilizing women from the grassroots level, empowering them for leadership and development through advocacy, training, and various projects. The platform aims to nurture change-makers who will positively impact Africa’s future.
Mrs. Addo-Danquah, who has over 30 years of experience in law enforcement, with 20 of those years focused on financial crime detection and investigation, brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the event.
As the first female Director-General of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of the Ghana Police Service since its inception in 1948, she is widely respected for her groundbreaking achievements in law enforcement and leadership.
In addition to her extensive law enforcement background, Mrs. Addo-Danquah is a Chartered Accountant and a Chartered Forensic Accountant, holding an MBA (Finance) from the University of Cape Coast.
She has held various leadership roles within the Ghana Police Service, including the first Commandant of the Ghana Police Command and Staff College, and has served on international assignments, including with the United Nations Peacekeeping Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK).
As a guest resource person at institutions such as GIMPA, the Institute of Chartered Accountants, and the University of Cape Coast, Mrs. Addo-Danquah’s contributions to law enforcement and education are widely recognized.
Her participation in the YAWC Convocation is expected to inspire and empower the next generation of young African women leaders.
The congress promises to be a powerful platform for discussions on innovation, technology, and women's economic empowerment, with Mrs. Addo-Danquah’s keynote address likely to be one of the highlights of the event.
Story by: Joshua Kwabena Smith
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