Samira Bawumia

About

Ghanaian politician, philanthropist, and women's empowerment advocate best known for serving as the Second Lady of Ghana from 2017 to 2025. She is widely recognized across all of Africa for her eloquence, sophisticated style, and leadership regarding social and other causes. She is also the founder of the Samira Empowerment & Humanitarian Projects (SEHP), which was designed to support education, women's vocational training, and healthcare initiatives.

Before Fame

She was born to parents Alhaji Ahmed Ramadan and Hajia Ayesha Ramadan. She attended Answarudeen Islamic School and Akosombo International School before going on to attend the Kwame Nkrumah University o f Science and Technology (KNUST), where she studied law and sociology. She later obtained her MBA from GIMPA, where she earned the title of Best Student, before earning her law degree from the University of London through distance learning in 2023.

Trivia

She is fluent in multiple Ghanaian languages including Hausa, Fulani, Ewe, Ga, Twi, Fanti, and Mamprusi. She has been the recipient of the Ghanaian Women Association of Georgia Global Humanitarian Award. She is a passionate humanitarian who has championed causes such as "Library in a Box," which promotes literacy, and "Needles 4 Girls," which provides vocational training for young women.

Family Life

Her father, Ahmed Ramadan, is a renowned political figure who previously served as the Ghanaian National Chairman of the People's National Convention (PNC). In February 2004, she married Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, who was the Vice President of Ghana from 2017 to 2025. Together, they share four children including one daughter and three sons.

Associated With

She and Samia Nkrumah are both well-known Ghanian politicians.