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Joseph Nelson

Also known as: Mr. Nelson · Western Regional Minister Joseph Nelson · Mr Nelson · Minister Joseph Nelson · Regional Minister Joseph Nelson · Mr Joseph Nelson

2026-04-272026-05-26

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  1. May 2026
  2. Joy Online

    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 orders assessment of flooding at Sekondi Central Prison
  3. The Chronicle

    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.

    7 Eleven Energy Services opens manufacturing hub in Western Region
  4. Joy Online

    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.

    Petroleum Commission hails 7 Eleven Energy Services’ indigenous bolt and nut plant as sign of local content growth
  5. Joy Online

    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.

    Sankofa Gold Mine, Guangzhou Hozdo partnership signals revival push as Ghana’s Western mining sector heats up
  6. Business & Financial Times

    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.

    7Eleven commissions industrial facility to cut import dependence
  7. The Chronicle

    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.

    TUC calls for Living Wage in Ghana
  8. Joy Online

    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.

    Wassa Gyapa: Western Regional Minister orders investigation into mining near school after viral video
  9. April 2026
  10. The Chronicle

    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.

    Western Regional Minister Cracks Down on Illegal Mining Near Basic School
  11. The Ghanaian Times

    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.

    Holy Child College of Education climaxes 80th anniversary celebration
  12. Daily Guide

    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.

    Christian Divine Church Calls For Peace
Society

Western Regional Minister orders flooding assessment at Sekondi Prison

The News

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.

16 hours ago · Joy Online

Yesterday

  1. Western Regional Minister orders flooding assessment at Sekondi Prison

    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.

    16 hours ago · Joy Online

  2. 7 Eleven opens manufacturing facility for bolts, nuts, coatings

    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.

    25 May 2026 · The Chronicle

Sunday 24 May

  1. Petroleum Commission praises indigenous firm's local content growth

    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.

    24 May 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 22 May

  1. Sankofa Gold Mine restructures with new partner, shifts toward rock mining

    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.

    22 May 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 21 May

  1. 7Eleven opens bolt and coating facilities in Western Region

    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.

    21 May 2026 · Business & Financial Times

Monday 4 May

  1. TUC calls for living wage to replace Ghana's minimum wage

    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.

    4 May 2026 · The Chronicle

Friday 1 May

  1. Minister orders probe into mining near Wassa Gyapa school

    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.

    1 May 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 30 April

  1. Western Regional Minister orders crackdown on illegal mining near school

    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.

    30 April 2026 · The Chronicle

  2. Holy Child College of Education marks 80 years

    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.

    30 April 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Monday 27 April

  1. Christian Divine Church urges Ghanaians to sustain peace, unity

    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.

    27 April 2026 · Daily Guide

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