title: Evelyn Anita Stoke-Hayford
text: # Evelyn Anita Stoke-Hayford
  
  Evelyn Anita Stoke-Hayford is the first Ghanaian to lead the World Food Programme Executive Board since it was established in 1996. During the 3rd Parliament of the 4th republic of Ghana, she was appointed by the late President John Atta Mills to serve as Ghana's ambassador to 5 countries namely, Italy, Turkey, Greece, Croatia and Slovenia. Stokes - Hayford has also served as Permanent Representative of Ghana to FAO and IFAD.
  
  