- Dr. Sarah Aba-Afari appointed Madina Divisional Commander by IGP Tetteh Christian Yuhono
- Awarded two honorary doctorates in Ministry and Christian Education in 2023
- The first female PhD holder in the Ghana Police Service, with a degree in Art Education from KNUST
Dr. Sarah Aba-Afari has been appointed as the new Madina Divisional Commander by the newly appointed Inspector General of Police (IGP), Tetteh Christian Yuhono. This achievement marks a significant milestone in her remarkable career within the Ghana Police Service.
Dr. Aba-Afari is the first female PhD holder in the Ghana Police Service and in Africa, having earned her PhD in Art Education from Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) in 2017.
In recognition of her leadership and contributions to crime reduction, she was awarded two honorary doctorates in Ministry and Christian Education by the Holy Spirit Bible University, USA, in October 2023.
Throughout her career, Dr. Aba-Afari has held various roles in the Ghana Police Service and collaborated with the United Nations in both Europe and Africa. She is also a counselor and an expert in art therapy, focusing on gender issues and combatting human trafficking.
In November 2024, she was a motivational speaker at KNUST’s 58th Congregation, where she shared insights from her career and encouraged graduates to pursue excellence.
Dr. Aba-Afari is an alumna of Hohoe E.P. Senior High School and Krachi Senior High School. A proud native of Hohoe, she is married, a mother, and skillfully balances her professional and personal life.
