By Jeremiah Nutsugah
Renowned development planner and economist, Dr. Kodjo Esseim Mensah-Abrampa, has passed away.
The Director General of the National Development Planning Commission (NDPC), Dr. Mensah-Abrampa, died on Monday, July 1, 2024, at the Cape Coast Teaching Hospital.
According to family sources, he was rushed to the hospital in the early hours of Monday after suffering a suspected heart attack, but was pronounced dead by doctors.
His sudden passing has sent shockwaves across various sectors, with tributes pouring in from government, academia, and the development community.
With 28 years of experience in development planning and economics, Dr. Mensah-Abrampa was a respected figure in his field, having worked as a lecturer and with organisations such as the United Nations Development Programme and the World Bank.
His leadership at the NDPC played a significant role in shaping Ghana’s development agenda.
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May his gentle soul rest in perfect peace.
A deep thinker, he was considerate and measured. He shared his vision succinctly and carried everyone along. He was a gentleman.