Late Komla Dumor’s sister passes away at 52

Mawuena Adzo Trebarh, a notable Ghanaian businesswoman and sister of the late BBC presenter Komla Dumor, has died, according to reports.

She was believed to have died on Thursday, April 11, 2024, following a battle with illness.

Trebarh, noted for her extraordinary achievements in both the commercial and governmental sectors, left a legacy of ground-breaking triumphs and contributions to Ghana’s economic environment.

Trebarh’s career trajectory was distinguished by significant achievements, including being the first female CEO of the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC) and the first female underground exploration geologist in the Ashanti Region, where the workforce is mostly male.

Trebarh was born in April 1971 in Ghana and attended the University of Jos in Plateau State, Nigeria, where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Geology and Mining. She pursued an MBA in Management and Strategic Planning at Bentley College’s McCallum Graduate School of Business, located in Waltham, Massachusetts.

Throughout her career, Trebarh held key positions in various organisations, demonstrating her expertise and leadership abilities. She served as the Corporate Services Executive at MTN Ghana, overseeing corporate communications, government and regulatory relations, legal matters, and company secretarial duties. She also managed communications strategies for Newmont Ghana Ltd and made significant contributions to the development of gold deposits in Ghana and other African countries.

Beyond her professional endeavors, Trebarh was a strong advocate for gender equality and empowerment. She used her platform to champion increased female representation in the workforce and called for changes to business practices in Ghana.

She died at the age of 52.

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