Larry Bimi (died 23 July 2011) was a

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lawyer and public official.

History

He was born in Bimbagu in the

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of the Northern Region.

Public life

He practiced as a lawyer in Ghana till he was called to chair the

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in 2009. As chairman of the commission he supervised the education people on their

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and obligations.

Death

Mr. Bimi died at the

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on 23 July 2011 after a short illness.

References

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