Eduamoah Ekow Panyin Okyere Biography – Central Regional Minister and Education Advocate

Biography of Hon. Eduamoah Ekow Panyin Okyere

Full Name: Eduamoah Ekow Panyin Okyere

Current Position: Central Regional Minister, Republic of Ghana

Date of Birth: November 3, 1972

Political Affiliation: National Democratic Congress (NDC)

Hometown: Potsin, Central Region, Ghana

Marital Status: Married with two children

Religion: Christian (Methodist)

Profession: Educationist, Management Consultant, Politician

Early Life and Education

Born in Potsin in Ghana’s Central Region, Hon. Okyere began his journey with a focus on educational development and community engagement.

He studied at the University of Cape Coast, earning:

• Diploma in Management Studies (2006)

• Bachelor of Laws (LLB)

• MBA in General Management

His academic background equipped him with a multidisciplinary perspective essential for leadership in education, law, and governance.

Professional Background

Hon. Okyere is an educationist and management expert with more than 20 years of experience in the fields of:

• School administration (Proprietor of Multi-Care Preparatory School, Gomoa-Potsin)

• Public policy

• Youth empowerment

He is currently the Executive Director of the Centre for Artisan and Apprentice Development, where he has trained and empowered over 5,000 artisans and apprentices across Ghana.

Political Career

A member of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), he served as:

• Member of Parliament for Gomoa East Constituency (2009–2017)

• Member of parliamentary committees on Gender and Children, Employment and Social Welfare, and Public Accounts

He was first elected in 2008 and re-elected in 2012, before losing his seat in 2016 to Kojo Asemanyi of the New Patriotic Party.

Ministerial Role – Central Region

In 2025, President John Dramani Mahama appointed him as the Central Regional Minister. In this role, he oversees the implementation of regional development initiatives, working closely with traditional authorities, academic institutions, and district assemblies.

Recent Public Remarks – Education & Sanitation Innovation

At the 10th anniversary launch of the School of Allied Health Sciences at the University of Cape Coast, Hon. Okyere made national headlines by calling on universities to introduce academic programmes in “borla studies”—a reference to rubbish and waste management.

“There is a clear mismatch between our education system and the real needs of our communities… We must introduce ‘borlatherapy’ to deal with waste as a basic need,” he stated.

He emphasized:

• Preventive health education over reactive treatment

• Community service integration as a requirement for graduation

• The need for behavioral change and waste management entrepreneurship

He cited alarming costs of waste collection—over GH¢600,000 annually for some districts—and encouraged students to innovate solutions for sustainable sanitation and public health.

Legacy and Vision

Hon. Okyere’s leadership is rooted in:

• Education-led transformation

• Youth and skills development

• Community health and environmental sustainability

He continues to push for relevance in tertiary education, connecting academia to real-world public health and economic needs.

Personal Life

Hon. Okyere is married with two children and is a practicing Methodist Christian. He remains closely connected to his home community in Potsin.

Disclaimer

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