UEW Management Meets Neenyi Ghartey VII on Anniversary Plans
Management of the University of Education, Winneba (UEW) on Thursday, 22nd January 2026, paid a courtesy call on Neenyi Ghartey VII, Paramount Chief of the Effutu Traditional Area and Chancellor of UEW.
The visit aimed to deliberate on matters of mutual interest, strengthen collaboration between the University and the Traditional Council and support preparations for the 30th anniversary of his enstoolment.
The UEW delegation presented assorted items to the Paramount Chief including a ram, two bottles of schnapps, two bottles of whisky (Black Label), 10 crates of canned malt, four crates of canned Coca-Cola, four crates of beer, four crates of Guinness, 20 packs of UEW-branded bottled mineral water and an undisclosed cash donation.
The delegation was led by Justice Charles Jacob Amonoo-Monney, the Chairman of the UEW Governing Council and included Prof. Esther Yeboah Danso-Wiredu, Pro-Vice-Chancellor; Mrs. Ekua Abedi-Boafo, Registrar; Prof. Frimpong Kaakyire Duku, Principal of CODeL; Prof. Rebecca Apkanglo-Nartey, Principal of Ajumako Campus; Dr. Theophilus Senyo Arkorlie, Finance Officer and Mr. Charles Coffie, Internal Auditor.
Addressing the delegation, Neenyi Ghartey VII noted the broader significance visit. He disclosed that several activities had been planned to mark the 30th anniversary of his enstoolment, aimed at celebrating Effutu heritage while promoting development within the Traditional Area.
He announced that activities would commence with the launch of the Aboakyer Festival on 10th February, 2026, followed by a special event to climax the celebrations on 3rd May, 2026. According to him, the main Aboakyer Festival, featuring the traditional deer hunt, would be held on 2nd May, 2026, while Akomesi would be observed in mid-August.
Neenyi Ghartey VII further revealed plans by the Effutu Traditional Council to organise a public lecture ahead of the Akomesi celebrations in honour of Neenyi Ghartey IV, whose contributions significantly shaped the development of Winneba and the surrounding communities.
In this regard, the Paramount Chief appealled to UEW to support the organisation of the proposed public lecture, particularly through technical and academic expertise. He assured the University of its inclusion in all anniversary activities and emphasised that celebrating and promoting Winneba ultimately enhances the image and stature of UEW.
“Whenever the Traditional Council requires technical or academic support, the University will be approached to provide the needed expertise and guidance,” he stated, adding that a successful anniversary celebration would reflect positively on UEW.
Responding on behalf of the University, Justice Amonoo-Monney commended Neenyi Ghartey VII for his insightful remarks and vision for the anniversary celebrations. He noted that the 30th anniversary of the Paramount Chief’s enstoolment should transcend the traditional Aboakyer Festival and be commemorated with a series of well-structured programmes to give the milestone greater depth and national relevance.
Justice Amonoo-Monney assured the Traditional Council of UEW’s willingness to consider providing the necessary support to ensure the anniversary activities are impactful, meaningful and memorable, reinforcing the long-standing relationship between the University and the Effutu Traditional Area.
The visit underscored UEW’s commitment to deepening town-and-gown relations and partnering with traditional authorities to promote culture, education and community development.
