Former Caritas Ghana Executive Secretary Samuel Zan Akologo has died

Former Executive Secretary of Caritas Ghana, Mr. Samuel Zan Akologo, has been reported dead.

He is said to have died on the evening of 1st January 2025.

A notice shared by his family said “Dear All, It is with heavy heart that announce the passing of our beloved Father, Husband and Friend, Sir Samuel Zan Akologo which happened this evening on 01/01/2025. The Family appreciates prayers during this difficult time and any updates will be communicated in due time.”

Mr. Akologo was well-regarded for his tireless efforts in humanitarian work, advocating for the marginalised and promoting social development across Ghana.

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He officially concluded his term at Caritas Ghana in 2022.

His leadership at Caritas Ghana, an organisation dedicated to charitable work and social advocacy, marked a significant period of growth and outreach for the organisation.

He worked as Country Director of SEND-Ghana, a National Public Policy Advocacy NGO and served on Amnesty International’s International Executive Committee.

A tribute by Faith In Action International describes him as someone who “Bridged worlds and people. He led Caritas Ghana for a decade, advised the African Catholic Bishops on public policy, was a leader in the global movement for debt relief and the elimination of poverty, imagined and built the FAITH in Ghana Alliance in 2016 to defend Ghana’s democracy and achieve social harmony, and began rebuilding FAITH in Ghana in 2022 as a grassroots multi-faith organizing movement.”