Numerous Ghanaians have elevated the country's image on the international stage through their remarkable achievements.

Among these distinguished personalities is Alex Quaison-Sackey, a diplomat who served as the first African President of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).

He served as Ghana's second ambassador and permanent representative to the United Nations from 1959 to 1965 and President of the United Nations General Assembly from 1964 to 1965.

Here is a brief profile of Alex Quaison-Sackey Quaison-Sackey was born in Winneba in the Central Region.