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Charles Lwanga Puozuing

Also known as: the Regional Minister · Mr Puozuing · Mr. Puozuing

Upper West Regional Minister who has presided over technical education initiatives, infrastructure projects, and regional development activities under President Mahama's government.

2026-04-272026-06-29

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  1. June 2026
  2. Joy Online

    Three voices shaped that statement: the Upper West Minister, Charles Lwanga Puozuing; the Vice Chancellor, Prof.

    DHLTU’s Open Day and Mini Trade Fair: When classrooms turn into marketplaces
  3. Joy Online

    Upper West Regional Minister Charles Lwanga Puozuing has challenged students and institutional leaders at Dr.

    Upper West minister challenges DHLTU leaders to excel at SRC Week 2026 launch
  4. Joy Online

    The buses were officially handed over on Tuesday by Upper West Regional Minister Charles Lwanga Puozuing, who described them as an important investment aimed at improving public transport and making travel easier for commuters across the region.

    Upper West gets 5 new Metro Mass buses to ease transport challenges
  5. Joy Online

    Upper West Regional Minister Charles Lwanga Puozuing marked his birthday on June 3 by feeding the youngest orphans at St.

    Regional minister marks birthday with donation to Jirapa St. Joseph Orphanage
  6. Joy Online

    Representing the Upper West Regional Minister, Charles Lwanga Puozuing, Pognaa Fati Issaka Koray announced an ambitious target to plant 50,000 amenity seedlings across the region, in addition to 30,000 seedlings under the Tree on Farms initiative.

    Upper West launches Tree for Life initiative to fight desertification
  7. Joy Online

    Upper West Regional Minister Charles Lwanga Puozuing has called on members of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) to remain faithful to the principles of probity, accountability, transparency, and social justice that inspired the June 4th revolution.

    UW Minister, UCF recommit to June 4 Ideals at commemoration
  8. The Ghanaian Times

    The commissioning ceremony was led by the Upper West Regional Minister, Mr Charles Lwanga Puozuing, accompanied by the Member of Parliament for Wa West, Mr Peter Lanchene Toobu, and the Wa West District Chief Executive and other government officials.

    Tendomah, Welteng in Wa West connected to national grid
  9. May 2026
  10. Joy Online

    Upper West Regional Minister Charles Lwanga Puozuing urged residents to protect the projects and called on the contractor to prioritise local labour.

    DBI District breaks ground on Upper West’s first STEM SHS as Jakpa pledges continued support
  11. Joy Online

    The Upper West Regional Minister, Charles Lwanga Puozuing, urged residents to take ownership of the project.

    Historic STEM High School and 600 dual desks transform education in Daffiama-Bussie-Issa District
  12. Joy Online

    Upper West Regional Minister Charles Lwanga Puozuing delivered a stern rebuke of the local culture of political interference, condemning the practice of influential individuals shielding offending relatives from paying sanitation fines.

    Stakeholders demand demolition of encroaching structures around Wa Airport over rising wildlife threats

Monday 15 June

  1. DHLTU Open Day showcases technical education as job creation pathway

    Dr. Hilla Limann Technical University held an Open Day Exhibition and Mini Trade Fair, where students displayed welding, pastry, and textile work. Regional Minister Charles Lwanga Puozuing and other officials emphasised technical education as a priority for youth employment and entrepreneurship under President Mahama's government.

    15 June 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Upper West minister urges DHLTU leaders toward excellence at 2026 SRC launch

    Upper West Regional Minister Charles Lwanga Puozuing challenged students and institutional leaders at Dr. Hilla Limann Technical University to demonstrate visionary leadership and discipline at the official launch of the university's 2026 SRC Week, highlighting the significance of women in top leadership roles including the Vice Chancellor and SRC President.

    15 June 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 10 June

  1. Upper West Region receives five new Metro Mass buses

    Five new Metro Mass Transit buses have been handed over to the Upper West Region to address transport shortages and overcrowding. The Minister said the buses require proper maintenance and accountability as vital public assets.

    10 June 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 8 June

  1. Upper West minister donates supplies to Jirapa orphanage

    Upper West Regional Minister Charles Lwanga Puozuing donated rice, maize, biscuits, tea rolls, cooking oil, sugar, milk, water and other essentials to St. Joseph's Orphanage in Jirapa, marking his birthday. The Sister in charge said it was one of the biggest donations the orphanage had received.

    8 June 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 5 June

  1. Upper West launches Tree for Life initiative against desertification

    The Forestry Commission and regional partners launched the 2026 Tree for Life restoration initiative in Upper West to combat climate change and desertification, with targets to plant 50,000 amenity seedlings and 30,000 seedlings under the Tree on Farms initiative.

    5 June 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 4 June

  1. Upper West officials mark June 4th with calls for party ideals

    Upper West Regional Minister Charles Lwanga Puozuing called on NDC members to uphold principles of probity, accountability, and transparency inspired by the June 4th revolution, while urging party strengthening and investment in future leaders. The United Cadres Front also stressed that the revolution's survival depends on grassroots mobilisation.

    4 June 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 3 June

  1. Tendomah and Welteng communities connected to national grid

    Tendomah and Welteng in Wa West District have been connected to the national grid following the commissioning of an electricity project on May 31, 2026. The project, initiated in 2020 but stalled before being revived, is expected to improve living conditions, enhance economic activities, and support delivery of essential services in the communities.

    3 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Sunday 31 May

  1. DBI District breaks ground on Upper West region's first STEM school

    The Daffiama-Bussie-Issa District held a groundbreaking ceremony for the Upper West Region's first Special STEM Senior High School on May 29, with the presentation of 600 dual desks to basic schools. Richard Anthounma Jakpa, Director for Special Operations at the National Security Council Secretariat, said the initiative will transform access to science and technology education and was secured through his personal lobbying of the GETFund Secretariat.

    31 May 2026 · Joy Online

Saturday 30 May

  1. First STEM high school and 600 desks launched in DBI District

    The Daffiama-Bussie-Issa District held a sod-cutting ceremony for its first Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Senior High School, described as the largest government investment in the district, and presented 600 dual desks to local basic schools. The STEM school is the first of its kind in the Upper West Region.

    30 May 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 21 May

  1. Stakeholders demand demolition of structures around Wa Airport

    At a stakeholder engagement, Ghana Airports Company Limited officials called for demolition of encroaching structures, a ban on near-airport farming, and strict prosecution of sanitation offenders to address wildlife hazards and bird strikes at the Wa Airport. Over 200 bird species have been identified within a 13-kilometre radius of the facility, with human activities including open waste dumping and an uncovered abattoir cited as primary attractants.

    21 May 2026 · Joy Online

Saturday 16 May

  1. 90 Upper West police officers complete community policing training

    Ninety police officers from across the Upper West Region have completed a three-week training programme on community policing, conflict prevention, and intelligence gathering organised by the Centre for Security Sector Management in partnership with the International Organization for Migration. The training aimed to equip officers with practical skills to strengthen trust between security agencies and the public and enhance community engagement and proactive crime prevention.

    16 May 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 14 May

  1. New court complex nears completion amid judge shortage concerns

    Upper West Region's new court complex is nearly finished and could be commissioned before October's legal year, but the region faces significant challenges with insufficient judges and court staff, including Tumu District Court's lack of a judge, which delays case handling in the Sissala area.

    14 May 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 12 May

  1. Construction begins on TVET school in Wa West's eastern corridor

    The Upper West Regional Minister broke ground on a technical and vocational institute in Ga, Wa West District's eastern corridor, fulfilling a 2020 campaign promise by President John Dramani Mahama. The facility aims to provide skills training locally and make it accessible to families in the eastern corridor, which has had no TVET or second-cycle institution.

    12 May 2026 · Joy Online

Saturday 9 May

  1. World Shea Expo 2026 launches in Wa region

    The Upper West Region has officially launched the World Shea Expo 2026 at a ceremony in Wa that featured government officials, traditional leaders, and financial stakeholders. The government announced a policy to restrict raw nut exports and donated Personal Protective Equipment to local women's shea-picking cooperatives.

    9 May 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 8 May

  1. Upper West Region launches World Shea Expo 2026

    The Upper West Region has officially launched the World Shea Expo 2026 at a ceremony in Wa featuring government officials, traditional leaders, and financial stakeholders. The launch included PPE donations to women's shea-picking cooperatives and policy announcements aimed at harnessing the economic potential of the shea value chain.

    8 May 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 7 May

  1. Bolgatanga Technical Institute final-year male students ordered off campus

    The Upper East Regional Minister has directed all final-year male students of Bolgatanga Technical Institute to vacate campus following intelligence suggesting they were planning a violent disturbance. The order was issued as a proactive measure to prevent potential chaos, safeguard lives, and protect public property.

    7 May 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 5 May

  1. Cyclist awarded motorbike for 525km Bong-ngo Festival promotion ride

    Tiekan Joseph, a teacher from Yeji, was awarded an Apsonic AP125-30 motorbike by the Anwelle Foundation for completing a 525-kilometre bicycle journey from Yeji to Jirapa during this year's Bong-ngo Festival to promote the festival and encourage healthy living. The award was presented at a grand durbar marking the 2026 Bong-ngo celebrations.

    5 May 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 4 May

  1. Lawra MP urges BECE candidates away from exam malpractice

    The Member of Parliament for Lawra has urged BECE candidates in the municipality to avoid examination malpractice and assured them success is possible through honest effort. He distributed mathematical sets to 342 candidates at one centre and pledged daily meals throughout the examination period, with a total of 994 candidates sitting the exam across three centres in the municipality.

    4 May 2026 · Joy Online

Sunday 3 May

  1. Jirapa paramount chief seeks new regional hospital

    The Paramount Chief of the Jirapa Traditional Area has appealed to the government to locate the new Upper West Regional Hospital in Jirapa, noting that the current facility in Wa is being upgraded into a teaching hospital for the University of Business and Integrated Development Studies' medical school. He also highlighted neglected infrastructure in the municipality, including abandoned projects and unmet logistical needs at local schools.

    3 May 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 30 April

  1. GIFEC distributes 350 laptops for coding training in Upper West

    The Ghana Investment Fund for Electronic Communications has handed over 350 laptops to seven training centers across the Upper West Region to launch the first phase of the One Million Coders program. Registration is open for residents seeking computer coding skills training, with the program open to all Ghanaians regardless of district, occupation, or age.

    30 April 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 27 April

  1. Upper West Region districts launch 24-hour economy markets

    Districts across Upper West Region have signed contracts to construct 24-hour economy markets, an NDC government flagship programme. The Regional Minister emphasized adherence to construction schedules and quality standards, warning contractors to use only moulded blocks from certified factories.

    27 April 2026 · Joy Online

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