George Benneh

George Benneh (6 March 1934 – 11 February 2021) was a Ghanaian academic and university administrator. He was the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ghana, Legon from 1992 to 1996.[1][2][3]

Between 1979 and 1981, Benneh was also the Commissioner and Minister of Lands, Natural Resources, Fuel and Power.[2][3][4] He also was the Finance minister from May to December 1981.

Benneh died of natural causes at his home in Accra on the 11 February 2021, twenty three days short from his 87th birthday.[5][6][7]

References

  1. "Former UG Vice-Chancellor, Prof George Benneh dead". Daily Graphic (Ghana). 12 February 2021. https://www.graphic.com.gh/news/general-news/former-ug-vice-chancellor-prof-george-benneh-dead.html. Retrieved 13 February 2021. 
  2. 2.0 2.1 Ghana, Kobby Asmah / Daily Graphic /. "Prof. Emeritus George Benneh turns 80" (in en-gb). Graphic Online. https://www.graphic.com.gh/features/features/prof-emeritus-george-benneh-turns-80.html. Retrieved 2018-05-27. 
  3. 3.0 3.1 Hoffmann, Ilire Hasani, Robert. "Academy of Europe: CV". www.ae-info.org. Archived from the original on 27 October 2017. Retrieved 27 May 2018.
  4. Autobiography of Professor George Benneh launched. http://www.ghananewsagency.org/social/autobiography-of-professor-george-benneh-launched-116885. Retrieved 2018-05-27. 
  5. "Former UG Vice-Chancellor, Prof George Benneh dead". Graphic Online. Retrieved 2021-02-12.
  6. "Emeritus Professor George Benneh - MyJoyOnline.com". www.myjoyonline.com. Retrieved 2021-02-12.
  7. "Prof. George Benneh is dead". www.ghanaweb.com. 2021-02-12. Retrieved 2021-02-12.