Samuel K. Aboah ’83

The Class of 1983 lost a leader in spirit with Sam’s death Jan. 9, 2013, at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital in Ghana.

Sam attended Princeton from 1979 to 1981, majoring in economics. He ran for freshman class president, created networks of friendships across cultural and academic boundaries, shared in memorable pick-up games at Dillon, and kept in touch with classmates over the years with visits back to the States and to Reunions.

After Princeton, Sam founded and served as the CEO of Sambus Ltd., a major IT systems integrator serving West Africa, which pioneered the use of geographic information systems in the region. He was appointed as a member of the Governing Council of the University of Ghana, where he led the creation of the Recreational Quadrangle — an award-winning project designed by architect Alex Akoto-Bamfo — as a meeting place for faculty and students. The project was funded by the Sam and Margaret Aboah Family and the university and is featured on the 5 Ghana cedi note. Sam also chaired the university’s investment committee as well as the Standing Joint Negotiating Committee of all the six public universities in Ghana.

He will be missed by his family, classmates, friends, and colleagues. Our condolences go to his wife, Margaret; and their daughters, Akua, Ama, and Adwoa.