UN chief mourns Edjeani-Afenu, praise her Peacekeeping heroics
By EPHRAIM NWOSU
United Nations Secretary General, Anthony Guterres has showered encomiums on Brigadier General Constance Emefa Edjeani-Afenu, who passed on this week in her home country, Ghana.
In a heartfelt statement released on Wednesday, the UN boss said Brigadier Edjeani-Afenu “made history in peace keeping as the first female Deputy Force Commander in the Nations Mission for the Western Sahara.”
“Brigadier Edjeani-Afenu will be remembered for her distinguished service in these missions, as well as her tireless work to promote inclusiveness and increase the number of women in the peace keeping operations where she served,” Guterres said.
The UN chief concluded offering his heartfelt condolences to her family, to the people and the Government of the Republic of Ghana. In a post on the website medium, UN Peacekeeping said Edjeani-Afenu’s legacy “lives on and the impact of her work and achievements as s pioneer for women in peacekeeping will continue to inspire many.”
The United Nations in the country said her service to Ghana and the world was profound” adding that ” we have lost a treasure.”
The Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations, Jean-Pierre LaCroix, said he was saddened by the news of Edjeani-Afenu passing, calling her a pioneer whose” legacy will continue to to inspire many women and men.”
The Brigadier General is survived by her husband, three children, and two grandchildren.
