Neenyi Ghartey VII is the
Paramount Chief of the
Effutu
Effutu is a village in Effutu Municipal District in the Central Region of Ghana
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Traditional Area and traditional ruler of
Winneba
Winneba is a town and the capital of Effutu Municipal District in Central Region of South Ghana. Winneba has a population of 55,331. Winneba, traditionally known as ''Simpa'', is a historic fishing port in south Ghana, lying on the south coa ...
in
Ghana.
Early life and education
Ghartey VII was named at birth as Daniel Kobena Bortse Ghartey . He was born on April 3, 1957, in
Winneba
Winneba is a town and the capital of Effutu Municipal District in Central Region of South Ghana. Winneba has a population of 55,331. Winneba, traditionally known as ''Simpa'', is a historic fishing port in south Ghana, lying on the south coa ...
. Both of his parents were
natives of Effutu Simpa. He attended Winneba Urban Council Primary School from 1967 to 1970, and continued his schooling at the Methodist Middle Boys' School. He proceeded to the
Accra Academy
Accra Academy is a Non-denominational Christianity, non-denominational Day School, day and Boarding School, boarding Single-sex education, boys' school. It is located at Bubuashie near Kaneshie in the Greater Accra Region. The school was establishe ...
where he had his secondary education. There, he obtained his
GCE Ordinary Level Certificate in 1975. He later obtained his Advanced Level Certificate from Winneba Secondary School. He had his first degree from the
University of Ghana, a Bachelor of Science from the Faculty of Agriculture with honours in
Animal Science
Animal science is described as "studying the biology of animals that are under the control of humankind". It can also be described as the production and management of farm animals. Historically, the degree was called animal husbandry and the ...
. Ghartey VII had a professional training at the Central Poultry Training Institute, Hessaraghatta in
India.
Chieftaincy
Neenyi Ghartey was installed as a chief on January 20, 1996, after the death of Neenyi Ghartey VI in 1994. He was confined for a year before his coronation. He then became a member of the
National House of Chiefs from 2004 to 2008.
Personal life
He is a religious man who loves religious and classical music.
References
Living people
Ghanaian royalty
Year of birth missing (living people)
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