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Akilagpa Sawyerr (George Akilagpa Sawyerr) was born on 24 March, 1939 in Gold Coast, is a Ghanaian academic (born 1939). Discover Akilagpa Sawyerr's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 84 years old?
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George Akilagpa Sawyerr |
| Occupation |
Academic |
| Age |
84 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Aries |
| Born |
24 March 1939 |
| Birthday |
24 March |
| Birthplace |
Gold Coast |
| Nationality |
Ghana
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Akilagpa Sawyerr Height, Weight & Measurements
At 84 years old, Akilagpa Sawyerr height not available right now. We will update Akilagpa Sawyerr's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
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Akilagpa Sawyerr Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Akilagpa Sawyerr worth at the age of 84 years old? Akilagpa Sawyerr’s income source is mostly from being a successful . He is from Ghana. We have estimated Akilagpa Sawyerr's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
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Not Available |
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George Akilagpa Sawyerr, (born 24 March 1939) is a Ghanaian academic.
He is a professor in the field of law and has served in various universities in Ghana and abroad.
He is a former vice-chancellor of the University of Ghana and also a former president of the Ghana Academy of Arts and Sciences.
George was born on 24 March 1939 to Akilagpa Sawyerr and Charlotte Amy (née Mettle) Sawyerr.
He attended Achimota School, where he received his Cambridge Certificate in 1956 and his Cambridge Higher Certificate in 1958.
He studied at the University of Durham for his bachelor of laws degree (LL.B).
He received his Master of Laws degree (LL.M) from the University of London and the University of California, Berkeley.
Akilagpa joined the teaching faculty of the University of Dar Es Salaam in 1964 as lecturer and later on a senior lecturer.
In 1969 he was appointed director of the university's research center, a position he held until 1970.
He moved to Ghana that same year and was employed at the University of Ghana as a lecturer at the faculty of law.
He received his doctorate in Juridical Science (JSD) from the University of California, Berkeley, in 1972.
In 1979 he worked as a professor of law at the University of Papua New Guinea.
He worked there until 1985 when he was appointed vice-chancellor of the University of Ghana.
He served in that capacity until 1992.
In 1993 he was appointed director of research for the Association of African Universities, rising to the position of Secretary-General of the Association from 2003 to 2008.
In 2015, he was elected president of the Ghana Academy of Arts and Sciences.
Akilgpa has authored many books, chapters and articles that have been published in journals.
His interest are mostly focused on legal matters and higher education in Africa.
Some of his books include:
In 2018 he was conferred an honorary Doctor of Letters (D. Litt, Honoris Causa) degree by the University of Cape Coast.
The road stretch from the roundabout to the campus of the University of Ghana was named in his honour.
He is married to Judith Sara Quitkin.
Together they have two children.
His hobbies include tennis.
