Richard Obeng
Richard Rocky Joojo Obeng is a Ghanaian politician, financial analyst and the regional minister for Western North.[1][2][3] He is from Enchi.
Hon. Richard Obeng | |
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| Assumed office 11 March 2021 | |
| Western North Regional Minister | |
| President | Nana Akufo-Addo |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Richard Ebbah Joojo Obeng 2 April 1981 Sekondi |
| Nationality |  Ghanaian |
| Political party | New Patriotic Party |
| Children | Michael Paapa Kwamena Obeng, Nana kingsford Obeng, Naana Afia Sika-futro Obeng, Ethan Obeng |
| Alma mater | University of Ghana University of Witwatersrand |
| Occupation | Financial Analyst, Civil Society Activist, Entrepreneur and Politician |
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
- "Profile of Western North Regional Minister-designate, Richard Obeng". Citinewsroom - Comprehensive News in Ghana. 2021-01-22. Retrieved 2021-03-15.
- 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.
- "Support government's fight against illegal mining – Western North Minister". Citinewsroom - Comprehensive News in Ghana. 2021-05-19. Retrieved 2021-05-19.
- Online, Peace FM. "Profile Of Western North Regional Minister-Designate, Richard Obeng". Peacefmonline.com - Ghana news. Retrieved 2021-03-15.
- "Sacked Deputy NYA boss gives chilling reasons why he was fired". Pulse Ghana. 2019-09-04. Retrieved 2021-03-16.
- Quaye, Samuel. "Western North residents laud appointment of Richard Obeng as Regional Minister". www.gna.org.gh. Retrieved 2021-03-15.
- Paul, Darkey. "Richard Obeng Profile: 5 Facts about the Western North Regional Minister Designate You Probably didn't know". Retrieved 2021-03-16.
- "Joojo Rocky Obeng supports Aowin NPP with donation". Citinewsroom - Comprehensive News in Ghana. 2020-09-13. Retrieved 2021-03-16.