In a historic moment, Dr. Hazel Berrard Amuah, Prudential Life Insurance Ghana's first female CEO, and her daughter, Adwuwa Fynna Nhyira Berrard Quayson, were called to Ghana's Bar together at the 63rd Call to the Bar ceremony held at the Supreme Court of Ghana. This remarkable achievement has garnered significant attention, marking a shared professional milestone for the mother-daughter duo. Dr. Amuah is a trailblazer in her own right, having broken new ground in her career.
Dr. Amuah's impressive career spans senior leadership roles in multinational organisations across West and Central Africa. Her academic achievements include a Doctor of Business Administration, master's degrees in bilingual translation and organisational development, and professional training in insurance and executive coaching. She is also a published author and leadership coach. Her appointment as Prudential Life Insurance Ghana's first female CEO was reported in March 2022.
Dr. Amuah's journey to becoming a lawyer was not an easy one. She completed her LLB at the University of Ghana and her Qualifying Certificate in Law at the Ghana School of Law over a five-year period, all while managing a demanding executive career and family responsibilities. Her determination and perseverance have paid off, as she has now become a barrister and solicitor of the Supreme Court of Ghana.
For Adwuwa Fynna Nhyira Berrard Quayson, pursuing law meant following in her mother's footsteps. The two now share not only a family bond but also a professional one, having qualified in the same jurisdiction on the same day. This achievement serves as a testament to the strong bond between them and their dedication to their careers.
The mother-daughter pair's joint swearing-in was part of a record-breaking ceremony, which saw 1,568 new lawyers admitted to practice in Ghana. This milestone highlights the growing number of professionals in Ghana who are pursuing careers in law. The ceremony also featured other notable callings, including Ghanaian nurse Elisabeth Addai.
The Amuah-Quayson story serves as a concrete example for young Ghanaian women who are weighing their career options. It demonstrates that demanding professional careers and family life can coexist with further academic and legal ambition. The Ghana School of Law's Qualifying Certificate in Law and the Bar examinations are widely regarded as rigorous hurdles.
As both women begin their careers as lawyers, it remains to be seen whether they will practise law full-time or combine it with their existing careers. Dr. Amuah's current role at Prudential Life Insurance Ghana has not been described as changing, and no details have been given about Adwuwa Fynna Nhyira Berrard Quayson's professional plans following her call to the Bar.
Key points
- Dr. Hazel Berrard Amuah and her daughter, Adwuwa Fynna Nhyira Berrard Quayson, were called to Ghana's Bar together at the 63rd Call to the Bar ceremony.
- Dr. Amuah is Prudential Life Insurance Ghana's first female CEO and a trailblazer in her career.
- The mother-daughter pair's joint swearing-in was part of a record-breaking ceremony, which saw 1,568 new lawyers admitted to practice in Ghana.
