The passing of Mrs. Mawuena Adzo Trebarh, the accomplished first female CEO of the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC), has left many in shock and sorrow. Mrs. Trebarh passed away on Thursday, April 11, 2024, just a day before her birthday, prompting an outpouring of tributes and condolences from across the nation.

Prof. Ernest Kwaku Dumor, renowned academic and father of the deceased, is once again confronted with the grief of losing a beloved family member, barely a decade after the passing of his son, Komla Dumor, a respected journalist at the BBC. Prof. Dumor has openly expressed his ongoing struggle with the loss of his late wife and son, reflecting on their memories and the enduring pain of their absence.

Tributes and messages of support have flooded social media platforms, with many expressing heartfelt condolences to Prof. Dumor and his family. The profound impact of Mrs. Trebarh’s passing, occurring exactly ten years after her brother’s death, has deeply affected those who knew her, evoking feelings of sympathy and solidarity.

Mrs. Trebarh’s legacy is marked by her remarkable achievements in both the private and public sectors. As the first female CEO of GIPC and a pioneering underground exploration geologist, she broke barriers and inspired many with her leadership and expertise.

Born in Ghana in April 1971, Mrs. Trebarh pursued her education in Nigeria and later obtained an MBA in Management and Strategic Planning in the United States. Throughout her career, she held key positions in various organizations, leaving an indelible mark on Ghana’s business landscape.

Mrs. Trebarh’s contributions to corporate communications and the development of gold deposits in Ghana and beyond have earned her widespread admiration and respect. She is survived by her husband, Flt. Lt. Divine Trebarh, their daughter Katherine Joy, her father Prof. Dumor, and her brother Dr. Korshie Dumor.