As she marks her 60th birthday, Nana Oye Bampoe-Addo is being celebrated not only for reaching a personal milestone but also for a distinguished career defined by principled leadership, gender advocacy, and a deep commitment to social justice.

A former Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection and currently serving as Deputy Chief of Staff in-charge of administration at the Presidency, Nana Oye Bampoe-Addo has consistently positioned inclusion and equality at the centre of public policy and national discourse.

During her tenure as gender minister, she championed reforms aimed at strengthening child protection systems, expanding social intervention programmes, and advancing women’s rights.

She was a strong advocate for policies addressing domestic violence, child marriage, and human trafficking, while promoting economic empowerment initiatives for women across the country. Her firm leadership style earned her recognition among civil society groups and international partners alike.

She worked closely with grassroots organisations to ensure that policies reflected the lived realities of vulnerable populations, particularly women and children in underserved communities.

As Deputy Chief of Staff, Nana Oye Bampoe-Addo continues to influence governance at the highest level, bringing her experience in human rights and social protection into broader national development planning.

Marking her 60th birthday recently, she used the occasion not for personal celebration alone but to renew her call for stronger institutional and societal support for persons with disabilities.

She stressed the need for improved accessibility, inclusive education, and expanded economic opportunities to ensure that persons with disabilities are fully integrated into national development.

Her advocacy underscores a long-held belief that true progress is measured not by economic growth alone, but by how well a society protects and uplifts its most vulnerable citizens.

Over the decades, Nana Oye Bampoe-Addo has built a reputation as a principled public servant and human rights advocate. Her career reflects a consistent thread the pursuit of fairness, dignity, and opportunity for all. 

At 60, her journey stands as a testament to exemplary leadership rooted in service, compassion, and an unwavering commitment to gender equality and inclusive development in Ghana.