Richard Obeng

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Hon.
Richard Obeng
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Assumed office
11 March 2021
Western North Regional Minister
PresidentNana Akufo-Addo
Personal details
Born
Richard Ebbah Joojo Obeng

(1981-04-02) 2 April 1981 (age 40)
Sekondi
NationalityGhana Ghanaian
Political partyNew Patriotic Party
ChildrenMichael Paapa Kwamena Obeng, Nana kingsford Obeng, Naana Afia Sika-futro Obeng, Ethan Obeng
Alma materUniversity of Ghana
University of Witwatersrand
OccupationFinancial Analyst, Civil Society Activist, Entrepreneur and Politician

Richard Rocky Joojo Obeng is a Ghanaian politician, financial analyst and the regional minister for Western North.[1][2][3] He is from Enchi.

Education[]

He attended University of Ghana, where he studied Economics and Statistics for three years of which he later had a transfer to the University of Witwatersrand. In Witwatersrand, he graduated with a first class honours in Finance.[4] Hon. Obeng attended St. Johns Senior Secondary School, Sekondi. and had his basic education at Commey Memorial School, Enchi.

Career[]

He is a financial analyst, civil society activist, entrepreneur and politician. He has over ten years of experience as a derivative specialist and a capital market analyst from both Johannesburg Stock Exchange and New York Stock Exchange. He was a deputy C.E.O for National Youth Authority,[5] he founded the Centre for National Affairs and engages in social activities where he supports Ghanaian youth.[6][7]

Politics[]

He is the regional minister for western north region.[8]

References[]

  1. ^ "Profile of Western North Regional Minister-designate, Richard Obeng". Citinewsroom - Comprehensive News in Ghana. 2021-01-22. Retrieved 2021-03-15.
  2. ^ Boakye, Edna Agnes (2021-05-19). "'1 school child, 1 study desk' initiative will commence next week – Western North Regional Minister". Citinewsroom - Comprehensive News in Ghana. Retrieved 2021-05-19.
  3. ^ "Support government's fight against illegal mining – Western North Minister". Citinewsroom - Comprehensive News in Ghana. 2021-05-19. Retrieved 2021-05-19.
  4. ^ Online, Peace FM. "Profile Of Western North Regional Minister-Designate, Richard Obeng". Peacefmonline.com - Ghana news. Retrieved 2021-03-15.
  5. ^ "Sacked Deputy NYA boss gives chilling reasons why he was fired". Pulse Ghana. 2019-09-04. Retrieved 2021-03-16.
  6. ^ Quaye, Samuel. "Western North residents laud appointment of Richard Obeng as Regional Minister". www.gna.org.gh. Retrieved 2021-03-15.
  7. ^ Paul, Darkey. "Richard Obeng Profile: 5 Facts about the Western North Regional Minister Designate You Probably didn't know". Retrieved 2021-03-16.
  8. ^ "Joojo Rocky Obeng supports Aowin NPP with donation". Citinewsroom - Comprehensive News in Ghana. 2020-09-13. Retrieved 2021-03-16.
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