When was Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr born?

Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr was born on 7 January 1968 in Freetown.

What positions has Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr held?

Positions held by Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr include: mayor.

Where did Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr study?

Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr was educated at Fourah Bay College, London School of Economics and Political Science, Fourah Bay College: University College of Sierra Leone.

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Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr

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Yvonne Denise Aki-Sawyerr, OBE is a Sierra Leonean politician and finance professional, who is serving as the current mayor of Freetown, Sierra Leone's capital and largest city; she assumed office on 11 May 2018. Prior to becoming head of the Freetown City Council, Aki-Sawyer had worked extensively in the UK financial and professional services industry. She had also taken either pioneering or crucial roles in various charity and public service projects in the UK and Sierra Leone, including participation in the fight against Ebola in 2014 and the subsequent recovery initiatives.

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Born: 7 January 1968 wd
Place of birth: Freetown wd
Citizenship: Sierra Leone wd
Occupation: politician, accountant wd
Political party: All People's Congress wd
Education: Fourah Bay College, London School of Economics and Political Science, Fourah Bay College: University College of Sierra Leone wd

Positions held wd

mayor

Awards wd

Officer of the Order of the British Empire (2016)
BBC 100 Women (2020)

Questions

When was Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr born?: Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr was born on 7 January 1968 in Freetown.
What positions has Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr held?: Positions held by Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr include: mayor.
Where did Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr study?: Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr was educated at Fourah Bay College, London School of Economics and Political Science, Fourah Bay College: University College of Sierra Leone.

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