The President of the Western Regional House of Chiefs, Nana Kobina Nketsia V, on behalf of the House, has commended Dr. Samuel Amo Tobbin, Executive Chairman of the Tobinco Group of Companies and former Governing Council Chairman of Takoradi Technical University (TTU), for his benevolence in solely redeveloping the University’s Park into a modern Sports Complex.
Nana Nketsia gave the commendation when he led members of the Western Regional House of Chiefs, including the Vice President, Nana Akwasi Agyemang IX, Omanhene of Lower Dixcove, and Tetrete Okuamoa Sekyim II, Omanhene of Wassa Amenfi, to TTU to inspect the ongoing redevelopment of the Sports Complex.
He praised Dr. Tobbin for his unwavering commitment to the project, noting that the Western Regional House of Chiefs has taken a deep interest in the initiative in recognition of Dr. Tobbin’s generous contribution to sports development and infrastructure at the University, which demonstrates true service to humanity.
“Being members of the House of Chiefs, we would like to tell former Council Chairman, Dr. Samuel Amo Tobbin, that we are very proud of him and he should continue in his benevolent ways of uplifting the country. This is a very good example which inspires all of us as individuals, and I think that from the Western Region, we should consider honouring him for this particular project, which was done wholeheartedly,” Nana Nketsia said.
He further encouraged other well-meaning individuals to emulate Dr. Tobbin’s example by supporting initiatives that advance education and community development.
The Pro-Vice-Chancellor-elect of TTU, Ing. Prof. Ebenezer Boakye, expressed appreciation to the Western Regional House of Chiefs for their visit and for showing keen interest in the University’s Sports Complex project. He also extended gratitude to Dr. Tobbin for his generosity, noting that the facility will benefit not only TTU but the entire Western Region.
Also present at the inspection ceremony was Mr. Joseph Danso, Chairman of the Sports and Recreation Committee of the University, who joined in acknowledging the importance of the project to TTU and the region.
A member of the University Sports and Recreation Committee, Mr. Michael Appiah, explained that the idea of building a modern stadium first emerged in 2018 but was realised through the intervention and support of Dr. Tobbin during his tenure as TTU Governing Council Chairman.
Providing an update on the project, the Quantity Surveyor, Mr. Kofi Ampoful, stated that the first phase, a mini stadium, commenced on 25th November 2022 and is expected to be handed over by the end of August 2025. The facility will feature a football pitch, a 1,500-seater stand, an athletics track, changing rooms, and shops to provide essential services to enhance the use of the stadium.
He added that plans are also underway for a second phase, which will include the construction of a tennis court, a basketball court, and a volleyball court.
By Vincent Kwofie
