The Western North Region is one of the six new regions of Ghana created in 2019. The region is bounded by the Ivory Coast ( Comoé District ) on the west, the Central region in the southeast, and the Ashanti , Ahafo , Bono East and Bono regions in the north. The Western North Region has the highest rainfall in Ghana, lush green hills, and fertile soils. There are numerous small and large-scale gold mines companies in the region. The ethnic culture of the region is dominated by the Sefwis . The main languages spoken are Sefwi , Akan , French and English .
28-613: The Western North Region of Ghana is a new region carved out of the existing Western Region of Ghana. This creation of this new region was in fulfillment of a promise made by the New Patriotic Party prior to the 2016 Ghana general election. Upon winning the elections, the President, Nana Akuffo Addo created the Ministry of Regional Reorganization to oversee policy formulation and implementation. In all, six new regions were created from
56-673: A UK technical training school in the oil and gas industries, announced a major partnership in Ghana with Tullow Oil to establish a new training centre aimed at equipping local technicians for work in the oil, gas, manufacturing, and mining industries. The Minister of Education, Professor Jane Naana Poku-Agyemang commissioned a $ 6 million Technical Training Centre in Takoradi Polytechnic to train Ghanaian students in these fields on 21 June 2013. The centre, named "Jubilee Technical Training Centre",
84-690: A government technical institute under the Ghana Education Service of the Ministry of Education. During that period, the institute offered programmes mainly at the Craft and Technician Certificate levels in commercial and technical subjects, awarding the Royal Society of Arts (RSA) and City and Guilds of London, United Kingdom. However, in 1990, the Ghana Education Service took over the awarding of
112-545: A plaque, and Samsung tablets for their achievement. The event tested participants' knowledge of the oil and gas sector. TTU’s Vice-Chancellor, Rev. Prof. John Frank Eshun, commended the team for bringing recognition to the university. He noted that the achievement affirmed TTU’s leadership in petroleum education and training. Takoradi Polytechnic was nominated as the Best Regional Polytechnic in Science and Education by
140-540: A presiding member elected from among the members themselves. The current list is as follows: 6°18′N 2°48′W / 6.300°N 2.800°W / 6.300; -2.800 Western Region (Ghana) The Western Region is located in south Ghana , spreads from the Ivory Coast ( Comoé District ) in the west to the Central region in the east, includes the capital and large twin city of Sekondi-Takoradi on
168-846: The Central Region on the east. The largest rivers are the Ankobra River , the Bia River, and the Pra River in the east, with the Tano River partly forming the western national border. The area is known for the UNESCO World Heritage Site, the village of Nzulezo built entirely on stilts and platforms over water and the Ankasa Protected Area . There is a series of imposing Portuguese, Dutch, British, and Brandenburgian forts along
196-497: The Council of State . The council met over 36 times from the time of submission to August 2017. The final stage for the creation of the region was decided through a referendum by the people within the area of the new region on 27 December 2018 . The region has several forest reserves which serve as tourist attractions. The Western North region has many post-secondary schools, including teachers' and nursing colleges. In August 2021,
224-545: The Europe Business Assembly (EBA), a vanity award . In a statement signed by EBA International Relations Manager Anna Gorobets, the award recognises the Polytechnic Institutes professionalism in teaching and learning, the quality of its researchers, the introduction and realization of international programmes, and the institution's contributions to national educational development. The statement added that
252-459: The logo symbolizes the completeness of the training and education nurtured at Polytechnic. The motto emblazoned around the edge reads: " Adwen , Akoma na Nsa ma mpuntu " literally "The brain (mind), heart , and hands (skills) engender development." The interior of the logo is an open book set against a red gear against a yellow background. The interior is intended to symbolize the technical and vocational education and training provided by
280-540: The regional demarcation in December 2018 , the region had 23 MMDA's (made up of 1 Metropolitan, 11 Municipal and 11 Ordinary Assemblies). Therefore, as part of this reorganisation, nine MMDA's (those in bold and asterisks below, which were 3 Municipal and 6 Ordinary Assemblies) were removed from the Western Region and formed into a new Western North Region with its new capital at Wiawso . The political administration of
308-723: The Rector of the Polytechnic will be presented with an award for the 'Best Manager of the Year' in the science and education field. In 2012, Takoradi Polytechnic was recognized by the Exam Ethics Marshals International (EEMI) as the best institution in examination ethics in Ghana. The Rector, Reverend Professor Daniel Agyapong Nyarko, was also honored as an Exam Ethics Master Marshal for his efforts in promoting transparency and integrity in examination practices. Takoradi Polytechnic
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#1732852127119336-547: The Takoradi Polytechnic Council adopted the name "Takoradi Technical University", which has been duly registered with the Registrar General's Department of Ghana. Currently, Takoradi Technical University has three (3) campuses: Effia Kuma (Takoradi), Butumagyebu (Sekondi), and Akatakyi (Agona-Nkwanta). The Akatakyi Campus is the largest of the three, with an acreage of 152.3. The TTE Technical Training Group,
364-603: The University of Ghana, University of Mines and Technology (UMaT) , Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) , and the University of Cape Coast . The TTU team, comprising Solomon Ayissah, David Nana Doffour Mensah, and Jacob Kwabena Amoeku from the Oil and Natural Gas Engineering Department, displayed exceptional skills to claim victory. The team received six-month internships with SLB (Schlumberger), certificates of honour,
392-704: The above-mentioned certificates. As part of the Ghana Educational Reforms, which began in the 1980s, the Takoradi Technical Institute and five other similar institutions were upgraded by the Polytechnic Act 321 (PNDC Law 1993) to become part of the Ghana Tertiary Education System. The Polytechnics, per the law, began to offer Higher National Diploma (HND) programmers in the 1993/1994 academic year. These reforms mandated that
420-633: The coast, built from 1512 on. The region is an Akan region comprised Wassa, Ahanta, and Nzema. Wassa is the largest tribe in the region. However, the popular language spoken in the region is Fanti. Western region boast of many beaches and mining companies. The popular Ghana Gold fields mine is located in the region at Tarkwa. The Western region has many post-secondary schools, including teachers' and nursing colleges, and two universities-- University of Mines and Technology (in Tarkwa) and Takoradi Technical University (formerly known as Takoradi Polythecnic. Before
448-452: The coast, coastal Axim , and a hilly inland area including Elubo . It includes Ghana's southernmost location, Cape Three Points , where crude oil was discovered in commercial quantities in June 2007. The region covers an area of 13,842 km , and had a population of 2,060,585 at the 2021 Census. It has a coastline that stretches from South Ghana's border with Ivory Coast to the it's boundary with
476-417: The existing ten regions of Ghana. The other new regions are Bono East , Ahafo , Savannah , North East , and Oti regions. The execution of plans for the creation of the regions was ceded to the newly created Ministry of Regional Reorganization and Development which is under the leadership of Hon. Dan Botwe . In March 2017, the ministry sent the blueprint for the creation of the region along with others to
504-458: The institution's business relationships, Accra Brewery Limited signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Takoradi Polytechnic. The MOU, which covers a four-year period, allows students to learn at the brewery. Takoradi Technical University (TTU) emerged as the winner of the 2024 National SLB PetroChallenge competition held in Accra , Ghana. The competition featured ten universities, including
532-622: The members themselves. The current list is as follows: Takoradi Technical University Takoradi Technical University is a public tertiary education institution ( university ) located in Sekondi-Takoradi , the capital of the Western Region of Ghana . Takoradi Technical University was established as a government technical institute in 1954 and became part of the State Tertiary Education System. Later, after
560-535: The passage of the Polytechnic Law of 1992 (PNDCL 321), it was replaced by the Polytechnics Law (Act 745) in 2007. In 2016, the bill to convert six out of the 10 polytechnics (including Takoradi Polytechnic) into a fully fledged university received the unanimous approval of Ghanaian legislators. The university logo is intended to capture the essence of technical and vocational education. The circular nature of
588-523: The polytechnics complement the role of the universities to increase access to tertiary education for the training of middle- and higher-level manpower. A bill proposed by the Ministry of Education and considered by the Cabinet of Government in 2014 was passed by Parliament as an Act in August 2016 with the assent of the President, converting some polytechnics into full-fledged technical universities. In view of that,
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#1732852127119616-402: The region is through the local government system. Under this administration system, the region is divided into 14 MMDA's (made up of 1 Metropolitan, 8 Municipal and 5 Ordinary Assemblies). Each District, Municipal or Metropolitan Assembly, is administered by a Chief Executive, representing the central government but deriving authority from an Assembly headed by a presiding member elected from among
644-459: The region recorded an outbreak of H5N1 avian influenza . The political administration of the region is through the local government system. Under this administration system, the region is divided into nine MMDA's (made up of 0 Metropolitan, 3 Municipal and 6 Ordinary Assemblies). Each District, Municipal or Metropolitan Assembly, is administered by a Chief Executive, representing the central government but deriving authority from an Assembly headed by
672-567: The university. The Adinkra symbol of "Ntesie" or "Mate masie" (literally, "I have heard and I have kept it") is a Ghanaian cultural symbol for learning, which is set on a blue background with yellow waves representing the location of the institution near the sea. The royal blue colour that encircles the emblems in the logo represents the global appeal of education and that "the sky is the limit" for all students. The fire red colour symbolizes hard work and personal sacrifices, which underlie success in all endeavours. The rich yellow colour encapsulates
700-411: The unveiling of an official logo, designed by alumnus Prince Asamoah Williams, symbolizing the university’s growth, innovation, and societal impact. The Vice-Chancellor, Rev. Prof. John Frank Eshun, highlighted the institution’s achievements and future aspirations, emphasizing unity as a key factor in its progress. Dr. Dominic Kwesi Eduah, Executive Director of GNPC Foundation and a TTU alumnus, donated
728-511: The wealth that results from the application of the skills and knowledge acquired through the unique education at the Takoradi Polytechnic. The Takoradi Technical University was established in September, 2016 as a result of the government's policy to convert Takoradi Polytechnic, among five other polytechnics, to the status of Technical University. In effect, since April 1954, Takoradi Technical University (formerly Takoradi Polytechnic) has existed as
756-526: Was co-sponsored by the Oil Jubilee Partners, Tullow Ghana Limited , Anadarko WCTP Company, Kosmos Energy , Ghana National Petroleum Company , and Sabre Oil/Gas Holding Limited. The centre is the first in West Africa to offer diploma-accredited qualifications to support industry and commerce in Ghana. As part of an effort to provide practical training for undergraduates as well as an effort to improve
784-643: Was ranked the first among polytechnics in Ghana for the second time running by the world universities ranking body, Webomatics, the largest public research body known for its scientific methods in web ranking. The Polytechnic maintained its 2012 first position among polytechnics in Ghana and placed third in Sub-Saharan Africa, coming after Auchi Polytechnic and Yaba College of Technology . Takoradi Technical University (TTU) launched its 70th Anniversary celebrations on April 18, 2024, marking seven decades of contributions to technical education. The event included
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