John Ntim Fordjour
Hon. John Ntim Fordjour MP | |
|---|---|
Ghana Parliament for Assin South Constituency | |
| Assumed office January 2017 | |
| Preceded by | Prof Dominic K Fobih |
| Majority | New Patriotic Party |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 28, 1986 Assin Kruwa |
| Nationality | Ghanaian |
| Political party | New Patriotic Party |
| Spouse | Tracy Ntim Fordjour |
| Children | Adjoa,Eno and Yaa Fordjour |
| Residence(s) | Spintex, Accra |
| Alma mater | University of Ghana, University of Mines and Technology (UMaT) |
| Occupation | Politician(Deputy Minister – Education & MP), Entrepreneur and Reverend Minister |
| Profession | Mineral Engineer |
| Website | www |
Reverend John Ntim Fordjour is a Ghanaian politician and member of the
Career
He is the current Deputy Minister of Education[4] and the Member of Parliament for Assin South Constituency of the Parliament of Ghana. He is also the Chairman of the Ghana-Canada Parliamentary Friendship Association, Vice Chairman of the Parliamentary Committee on Members Holding Offices of Profit as well as a Member of Parliament Select Committee on Foreign Affairs.[5] He is the Senior Pastor of Victory Bible Church International (VBCI) Higher Heights Sanctuary in East Legon.[6]
Early life and education
Fordjour was born on 28th May 1986 and hails from Assin Kruwa in the Central Region of Ghana.[7] He attended Assin Manso Senior High School. He has a multi-disciplinary background in Mining, Economic Policy Management and International relations. Rev. Ntim Fordjour is currently a PhD Candidate in the Department of Political Science at the University of Ghana. He graduated with a bachelor's degree in Mineral Engineering from the University of Mines and Technology (UMaT), Tarkwa in 2007, and subsequently was awarded a Master of Arts Degree in Economic Policy Management by University of Ghana in 2014.[8]
Politics
Fordjour is a member of the New Patriotic Party.[7]
In the 2016 elections, he obtained 23,308 votes out of the 39,887 valid votes cast, representing of 58.99% votes to become the member of parliament for Assin South Constituency.[9]
He is currently the vice chairperson for the members Holding Offices of Profit Committee and also a member of the Foreign Affairs Committee in parliament. John Ntim Fordjour is a Member of the Governing Board of Ghana Integrated Iron & Steel Development Corporation (GIISDEC) and also serves as the Chair of the Investments and Strategy Committee of the Board.[10]
Personal life
Fordjour is married to Tracy Fordjour and has three children, all girls.[11] He is a Christian.[7]
References
- ^ "Govt commits to breaking digital divide – Ntim Fordjour". BusinessGhana. Retrieved 2022-11-25.
- ^ "'Stick to your core mandate'- Rev Ntim Fordjour charges Technical Universities - MyJoyOnline.com". Myjoyonline. 2021-10-12. Retrieved 2022-11-25.
- ^ "John Ntim Fordjour, Biography". GhanaWeb. Retrieved 2023-07-08.
- ^ "Climate education priority in standards-based curriculum - Ntim Fordjour". Graphic Online. Retrieved 2022-11-25.
- ^ "Profile of Deputy Education Minister-designate, Rev. John Ntim Fordjour". Citinewsroom - Comprehensive News in Ghana. 2021-04-21. Retrieved 2023-07-08.
- ^ "Profile of Deputy Education Minister-designate, Rev. John Ntim Fordjour". Citinewsroom - Comprehensive News in Ghana. 2021-04-21. Retrieved 2022-11-25.
- ^ a b c "Parliament of Ghana". Parliament Of Ghana. Retrieved 2022-11-25.
- ^ "Biography". johnfordjour. Retrieved 2019-04-27.
- ^ "Ghana MPs – MP Details – Fordjour, John Ntim". GhanaMps. Retrieved 2019-04-27.
- ^ "Parliament of Ghana". Parliament Of Ghana. Retrieved 2019-04-27.
- ^ "Parliament of Ghana". Parliament Of Ghana.