Meet the Ghanaian Lincoln valedictorian from Wa with a top job in the New York Mayor's office
Barack Dodoo graduated top of his class in 2024 at Lincoln University. He was given the Presidential Award.
Barack Dodoo is a Senior Community Partnerships Manager for Intergovernmental Affairs in the New York Mayor's Office. He hails from Wa, the capital town of Ghana's Upper West Region. He attended Lincoln University in Pennsylvania, like Ghana's first President, Osagyefo Dr Kwame Nkrumah. He graduated with a perfect 4.0 GPA. He is also pursuing a Master's degree at Columbia University in International Affairs, specialising in defence analysis, intelligence, and military defence. Barack said, "It made me feel that all my hard work, the time I've invested in building myself, and the confidence I've had in myself is actually coming to fruition. I was very surprised. In fact, I was in my mom's living room back in Wa in 2024 when I got the call."
Barack Dodoo encouraged young Ghanaians to believe in themselves and work hard to achieve their dreams no matter their backgrounds.
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Barack Dodoo, a Ghanaian from Wa, achieved remarkable success at Lincoln University- earning the Presidential Award. Now, he holds a prominent position in the New York Mayor's Office, hinting at the impact of hard work and dedication.
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