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The Amarteifio, Konuah and Swaniker families announce the passing of their beloved sister, mother, cousin and friend with deep regret and sadness.
She was the mother of Peter Johan Swaniker, Constance Elizabeth Swaniker, Susanne Swaniker and Fred Swaniker.
Educator and professional social worker, she was instrumental in setting up the first daycare centres in the Markets of Accra for children of the market women.
In Botswana, she was the founder of Mount Pleasant English Medium School in Selebi-Phikwe, a town about 405 km north of Botswana’s capital city Gaborone.
Mrs Swaniker’s immense contributions to educational development in Botswana were recognised in 2014 when Lieutenant General Seretse Khama Ian Khama, former President of Botswana awarded her the Presidential Order of Meritorious Service, one of the highest national orders of Botswana.
A book of condolence has been opened at her Residence, No 2 Kigali Close, GA-286-4930 for all sympathisers.
The preferred visiting times are Wednesdays to Friday 2 – 5 pm.
The Funeral service will be held on August 20, 2022, 9 am at the Christ Anglican Church, Legon.
Kindly call 0246 831 715 or 0244 313 813 for further information or assistance
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