Major General Carl Setorwu Modey is a Ghanaian former diplomat and a retired military officer of the Ghana Armed Forces.[1][2][3]
Carl Setorwu Modey | |
|---|---|
| High Commissioner of Ghana to Sierra Leone | |
| Personal details | |
| Nationality | Ghanaian |
| Alma mater | University of Ibadan |
| Occupation | Military officer |
| Profession | Diplomat |
Education
editFrom 1985 to 1986, Modey received the Honour Graduate of Course 7 of the Ghana Armed Forces Command and Staff College in Teshie in the Greater Accra Region of Ghana.[4]
He has a master's degree in Military Art and Science (MMAS) from the United States Command and General Staff College in Fort Leavenworth in Kansas from 1987 to 1988. He also has a Master of Science in Strategic Studies from the University of Ibadan in Nigeria.[5]
In 2003, he also attended the Nigeria National Defence College in Abuja. He also is a member of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators in the United Kingdom. He is also a graduate member of the Chartered Institute of Administration and Management Consultants[4]
Career
editModey began his career in the Ghana Army Engineers Regiment on 21 July 1973.[4]
In 2008, Modey was appointed by the United Nations Secretary-General as the Deputy Force Commander for the United Nations Mission in Liberia. He replaced Major General Tahir Mohammed from Pakistan.[4][6][7]
On 28 November 2010, he was seconded from the Ghana Armed Forces to the Customs Division as a Commissioner of the Ghana Revenue Authority.[5]
Ambassadorial role
editIn 2014, Modey was appointed as the High Commissioner of Ghana to Sierra Leone by John Mahama.[8][9][10]
Philanthropy
editIn September 2014, Modey presented 850 bags of Ghanaian rice to the Deputy Minister of Health II, Madam Madina Rahman in Sierra Leone for the survivors of Ebola disease.[11]
Personal life
editModey is married and has children. He plays golf.[5]
References
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- ^ Dotse, Dickson Worlanyo (15 February 2023). "Kpando SHS launches 70th Anniversary". Graphic Online. Retrieved 7 December 2023.
- ^ a b c d "UN Post For Brigadier General Modey". Modern Ghana. 1 August 2008. Retrieved 7 December 2023.
- ^ a b c "Speaker details". na.eventscloud. Retrieved 2023-12-07.
- ^ "Ghanaian peacekeepers honoured in Liberia - MyJoyOnline". Myjoyonline. 2008-07-25. Retrieved 2023-12-07.
- ^ Mensah, Mary (17 September 2010). "Wiredu Leads Delegation To Liberia". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 7 December 2023.
- ^ Nyabor, Jonas (2014-07-18). "Uphold Ghana's integrity – Mahama to new ambassadors". Citi 97.3 FM - Relevant Radio. Always. Retrieved 2023-12-07.
- ^ "Sierra Leone: Two New Ambassadors Present Letters of Credence to President Koroma". All Africa. 31 August 2014. Retrieved 7 December 2023.
- ^ "Embassies and Diplomatic Missions of Ghana Abroad". GhanaWeb. Retrieved 2023-12-07.
- ^ "Sierra Leone News: Ghana donates 50 tons relief items". Awoko Newspaper. 2014-10-23. Retrieved 2023-12-07.