Accra: Aglow International on Sunday paid tribute to the late former First Lady, Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings, celebrating her as a trailblazer, visionary, and tireless advocate of women’s empowerment.

According to Ghana News Agency, in a statement signed by Mrs. Dorothy Danso, National President, Aglow International expressed sorrow over the passing of the architect of the 31st December Women’s Movement. The organization hailed her as a ‘woman of purpose and passion’ whose life and work profoundly transformed the lives of many Ghanaian women.

“On behalf of the entire Aglow family, we pray that God, the Comforter, will console and strengthen the bereaved family, her children, and all who mourn this great woman,” the statement said. “May the Almighty grant them peace, and may her legacy of service, courage, and empowerment continue to shine brightly in the hearts of women across Ghana and beyond.”

Across the nation and beyond, tributes have poured in from political leaders, diplomats, public institutions, and personalities in the arts and media. Nana Konadu has invariably been described as a true national treasure, an indomitable spirit, and a beacon of women’s empowerment, whose impact will continue to resonate through history.

The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), her alma mater, paid glowing tribute to her legacy, describing her as an illustrious alumna and one of Ghana’s most remarkable women. “Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings redefined the role of women in leadership, advocating tirelessly for social transformation and the inclusion of women in governance and national development,” the University said. It added that her pioneering spirit, intellect, and resilience remained a source of pride for KNUST students and alumni.