Also known as: Mr. Nelson · Western Regional Minister Joseph Nelson · Mr Nelson · Minister Joseph Nelson · Regional Minister Joseph Nelson · Mr Joseph Nelson
The Western Regional Minister, Joseph Nelson, has directed construction firm Viabuild Africa to conduct an assessment of the persistent flooding situation at the Sekondi Central Prison and propose short-term interventions pending discussions on relocating the facility. …
… Western Regional Minister Joseph Nelson, who commissioned the facility, commended 7 Eleven for choosing the Western Region for the investment and described the project as timely under government’s industrialization and 24-hour economy agenda. …
… Joseph Nelson-Minister, Western Region The Western Regional Minister, Joseph Nelson, who officially commissioned and toured the facilities, congratulated 7 Eleven for its investment in the Ahanta West Municipality and pledged his support. …
… The Western Regional Minister Joseph Nelson described the new phase of investment as a major boost for both the region and the national economy, expressing optimism that the partnership would strengthen operational sustainability and expand benefits to host communities. …
… Joseph Nelson, the Western Regional Minister praised the company for investing in local manufacturing, saying the facility aligns with Ghana’s push to reduce import dependency and promote value addition. …
… Addressing the gathering, Western Regional Minister Joseph Nelson described the occasion as more than a ceremonial event, but a moment to recognise the contribution of workers across all sectors. …
The Western Regional Minister, Joseph Nelson, has ordered an urgent investigation into illegal mining activities captured in a viral video showing operations dangerously close to the New Cooperative Academy in Wassa Gyapa, despite assurances that the footage is not recent. …
The Western Regional Minister, Joseph Nelson, has directed the Amenfi East Municipal Assembly and the Municipal Security Council to urgently identify a miner who allegedly operated behind the New Cooperative Academy at Wassa Gyapa in the Western Region. …
… The Western Regional Minister, Mr Joseph Nelson, described the theme as timely, and argued that, excellence was never accidental but a product of discipline, consistency and an unyielding commitment to high standards. …
… This came to light when the newly elected chairman of the CDC, Apostle Alex Aidoo and his senior pastors paid a courtesy call on the Western Regional Minister, Joseph Nelson, at Sekondi. …
The Western Regional Minister has directed construction firm Viabuild Africa to assess persistent flooding at Sekondi Central Prison and propose short-term interventions, as the aging facility faces structural weakness, overcrowding, and location in a densely populated area that raises safety and security concerns.
The Western Regional Minister has directed construction firm Viabuild Africa to assess persistent flooding at Sekondi Central Prison and propose short-term interventions, as the aging facility faces structural weakness, overcrowding, and location in a densely populated area that raises safety and security concerns.
7 Eleven Energy Service has commissioned a manufacturing facility in Aboadze to produce industrial bolts, nuts, and advanced coated products for petroleum, mining, construction, energy and infrastructure sectors. The facility is intended to reduce import reliance, create skilled jobs, and strengthen indigenous manufacturing capacity.
The Petroleum Commission's Director for Economics and Local Content commended 7 Eleven Energy Services during the commissioning of its bolt, nut, and surface coating facility in Aboadze, noting that indigenous Ghanaian companies' growing capacity to provide key services and manufacture components will help reduce petroleum production costs and increase benefits to Ghana.
Ghana's Sankofa Gold Mine in the Western Region is undergoing operational transformation with support from new partner Guangzhou Hozdo, projecting improved output and a shift into rock mining. The managing director reports the mine has maintained worker salaries despite a five-month production halt and is investing in new infrastructure including a dam.
Wholly Ghanaian-owned 7Eleven has commissioned new manufacturing facilities at Aboadi in Ahanta West Municipality to produce bolts, nuts, fasteners and advanced coating products locally, aiming to reduce import dependence and support upstream petroleum, mining, construction and manufacturing sectors.
At the Western Region's May Day celebration, Trade Union Congress leaders called on government to adopt a living wage system that reflects the true cost of living and guarantees dignity for workers, arguing that macroeconomic stability must translate into tangible benefits for workers and decent jobs for unemployed youth.
The Western Regional Minister has ordered an investigation into mining operations filmed near the New Cooperative Academy in Wassa Gyapa, after a video circulated on social media showing excavators operating close to the school. The Minister confirmed the footage dates to November 2024 and said the school is currently safe, though he expressed concern about mining proximity to settlements.
The Western Regional Minister has directed authorities to identify a miner operating galamsey near New Cooperative Academy at Wassa Gyapa following a viral video showing illegal mining metres from the school. The school's headteacher disputed the claim, stating the video was recorded in November 2024 and that miners vacated the site about a year ago following a 2023 agreement.
Holy Child College of Education at Fijai in the Western Region climaxed its 80th anniversary celebration on Saturday with the theme "80 years of excellence: Empowerment and innovation in teacher education in the 21st century." The college's principal noted its enduring impact in teacher education, having produced generations of educators serving across Ghana and beyond.
The Christian Divine Church (Taylor Church) has reminded Ghanaians that peace and unity are essential for sustainable development, and that the church has a responsibility to preach against social vices to maintain social cohesion and national stability. The call came during a courtesy visit by newly elected chairman Apostle Alex Aidoo and senior pastors to the Western Regional Minister.