Ghana first female scientist, Dr Letitia E. Obeng, has made another scholarly breakthrough with the launch of her latest book, titled Anthology of a Lifetime.
The 381-page book is a compilation of some of the distinguished scientist’s talks, speeches, writings and publications within the last 60 years.
The book also covers a wide range of views and thoughts on water, the environment, culture and development.
The nonagenarian, who was the first Ghanaian female to obtain a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in the field of Science, demonstrates her appreciation of the environment in the book and suggests better ways of managing the country’s natural resources.
Significance
Launching the book in Accra last Wednesday, the Senior Minister, Mr Yaw Osafo-Maafo, described Anthology of a Lifetime as a model for aquatic thinking and the environment, which he said could influence policy and practice in the areas of water and sustainable environment.
“The work you have produced is a confluence of pure wisdom, raw passion for the environment, a deep sense of patriotism and a pragmatic commitment to get things done to preserve the environment.
“If Ghanaians had heeded Dr Obeng’s advocacy, which she has followed passionately over the years, we would not have been on the brink of polluting every river in the country and having to spend millions of cedis to address this regrettable state of affairs,” he added.
For his part, the Minister of Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation, Professor Kwabena Frimpong-Boateng, also lauded the author for her immense contribution to knowledge and development in the fields of water, aquatic biology and the environment.
He gave an assurance that the ministry would draw necessary lessons from the issues enumerated in the book to guide it in its programmes.
