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Lemeola Komla Kamanya, affectionately known as Lem, was born on February 10, 1976, at Teshie Nungua, Accra, to the late Mr. Prosper Kwame Kamanya and Mrs. Elizabeth Kamanya.

Lem began his early education at the ACC 'A' Cluster of Schools in Nungua, where he laid a strong academic foundation. He continued to St. Paul's Technical Institute, Kukurantumi, for his Senior Secondary School education, where his interest in mechanics and engineering began to blossom. His desire to pursue excellence in his chosen field led him to Ho Polytechnic, where he obtained a Higher National Diploma in automotive engineering in 2000.

Lem met his darling wife Precious at church in Afienya, Ghana in 2003. The young couple got married in December 2006 and relocated to UK shortly thereafter. In 2010, they moved to the US and settled in Virginia. Lem and Precious were blessed with three beautiful children.

In his quest for higher education, Lem enrolled at the University of Derby in the United Kingdom, and enrolled at the University of Derby, graduating in 2008 with a Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, with a minor in Automotive Engineering. His thirst for knowledge and professional growth later took him to the United States, where he earned a Master of Science in Engineering Management from The George Washington University in 2013.

Lem began his career as a Service Technician at Mechanical Llyod South Industrial Area (2000- 2002), Accra, Ghana, where he diagnosed, maintained, and repaired automotive systems. He later joined Steadman Media Monitoring located at Asylum down in the latter part of 2002 to early 2004 as a Media Monitor/Data Entry Clerk. From there, he joined Don Bosco Service Workshop as a Service Manager, working mainly as a supervisor. Post his bachelor's degree, he worked as an Engineering Operations Coordinator with Caterpillar UK Ltd from 2005 to 2010, where he contributed to product development and innovation. In 2010, he joined Audi USA as an Engineering Technician and later served as Technical Sales Engineer (2013–2018), bringing together technical expertise and customer-focused solutions.

In 2018, Lem joined the U.S. Department of Transportation, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Washington, D.C., as a General Engineer. In this role, he was instrumental in investigating motor vehicle safety defects, analyzing engineering data, and supporting the development of national safety standards. His work made a meaningful contribution to road safety in the United States and beyond.

Beyond his career, Lem was known for his humility, affable strength, and generosity. He was a
man of integrity, deeply committed to his family and friends, and always willing to lend a
helping hand. He valued his Ghanaian heritage and remained closely connected to his roots, no
matter where his professional path took him.

Lem peacefully departed this life on Tuesday, 5th August 2025. His passing has left a great void
in the hearts of his family, colleagues, and all who knew him.

He is survived by his beloved mother, Mrs. Elizabeth Kamanya, his wife, Mrs. Paulina Lem-
Kamanya, his children, Elizabeth Lem-Kamanya, Ellis Lem-Kamanya, and Elorm Lem-
Kamanya, siblings, Dr (Mrs.) Sitsofe Gbogbo, Mrs. Annie Leninsor Agbo, Mr. Anthony Edem
Kamanya, and his extended family. Though he is gone from our sight, his legacy of hard work,
kindness, and excellence will forever remain with us.

"Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God." – Matthew 5:8.