Accra:Dr Hazel P Berrard Amuah and her daughter, Adwuwa Fynna Nhyira Berrard Quayson, have achieved a remarkable family milestone by being admitted to the Ghana Bar at the same ceremony. The event took place on Friday, October 9, 2026, marking their entrance into the legal profession as newly qualified Barristers and Solicitors of the Supreme Court of Ghana.
According to Ghana Web, the simultaneous admission of mother and daughter is a unique accomplishment, with Dr Hazel augmenting her extensive career in corporate leadership, human resource management, insurance, and business consultancy with this legal qualification. Her daughter, Nhyira, embarks on her own path in the legal field.
Dr Hazel's career has been distinguished by her leadership roles, including her tenure as the first female CEO of Prudential Life Insurance Ghana until April 2024. Her professional influence extends across 22 countries in West and Central Africa, focusing on leadership, organisational development, and business strategy.
Throughout her career, Dr Hazel has garnered numerous accolades, such as Ghana Woman Professional of the Year in 2018 and the Global Leadership Award in 2021. Her dedication to education is reflected in her advanced qualifications and her involvement in academia as a visiting faculty member and adjunct lecturer.
In 2009, she founded People Factory Limited, a consultancy dedicated to leadership and human capital development, and the Reach Out and Share Foundation, supporting underserved communities. Her admission to the Bar adds a new dimension to her already diverse resume.
For Nhyira, this milestone marks the beginning of a promising legal career. While their professional journeys will diverge, the shared experience of being called to the Bar together will remain a distinctive family achievement. This event underscores the value of education and the ability to embrace new challenges at any stage of life.