C. T. Nylander
Ghanaian politician
Clarkson Thomas Nylander (born 30 September 1905) was a Ghanaian educationist, diplomat and politician. He served as a minister of state and a member of parliament during the first republic. He was a minister of education and minister of state for defence. He was also a member of parliament for the Dangbe-Shai electoral district and later the Ga Rural electoral district. He later represented Ghana in various foreign missions from 1961 to 1969.
Early life and education
Nylander was born in Accra. He had his early education at the Accra Methodist School and in Government schools in Accra and Kumasi. He continued at the Government Training College in Accra in 1925 as a foremost student to train as a teacher.
Career and politics
Nylander begun teaching at Achimota School from 1926 to 1953. He was appointed an assistant education officer in 1952.
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