Letitia Obeng

Letitia Eva Takyibea Obeng (10 January 1925 – 23 March 2023) was the first Ghanaian woman to obtain a degree in zoology and the first to be awarded a doctorate. She is described as "the grandmother of female scientists in Ghana".

Quotes

• Whatever you do in life, do it to the best of your ability and after that, you can say this is the best I could do. Then, there will be no regrets. If you do not succeed at the first attempt, try, try and try again.
  • "Meeting Ghana's First Female Scientist - Dr Letitia Obeng", (March 20, 2008)
• Tiredness is a luxury most people can't afford.
  • "Meeting Ghana's First Female Scientist - Dr Letitia Obeng", (March 20, 2008)

Quotes about Obeng

• 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.
  • Yaw Osafo-Maafo, 11 July 2019 [1]