Ghana Embassy in Washington pays tribute to late academic Dr Kofi Akamani

, has paid tribute to the late Dr Kofi Akamani, a Ghanaian-born academic and Assistant Professor of Forest Recreation and Conservation Social Science at Southern Illinois University, following his death on September 19, 2026.

Dr Akamani was a member of the Department of Forestry at Southern Illinois University, where his academic work focused on the human dimensions of natural resource management, including rural communities, forest governance, conservation and the resilience of communities whose livelihoods depend on natural resources.

As family, friends, colleagues and the wider Ghanaian community mourn his passing, Dr Akamani is remembered not only for his academic accomplishments but also for his humility, kindness, mentorship and commitment to using knowledge in the service of people and the environment.