Pentecost Convention Centre (PCC) is located on 250 square acres of land at Gomoa Fetteh in the
Central Region of
Ghana
Ghana (; tw, Gaana, ee, Gana), officially the Republic of Ghana, is a country in West Africa. It abuts the Gulf of Guinea and the Atlantic Ocean to the south, sharing borders with Ivory Coast in the west, Burkina Faso in the north, and To ...
. Inaugurated in May 2013 with ultra-modern buildings, it is designed to hold
conventions for individuals and groups who wish to promote and share common interests. The centre offers sufficient auditoriums, conference centres, accommodation and a floor area to accommodate several thousand attendees. The venue is suitable for major camp meetings, church general meetings and trade exhibition. PCC has four
auditorium
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s with 5,000, 3,000, 500 and 200 seating capacities respectively. It also contains 50 to 100 seating capacity
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Room
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s, range of executive, standard and economy
accommodations and a 3000 seater
restaurant
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.
Inauguration
The centre was inaugurated by President
John Dramani Mahama
John Dramani Mahama (; born 29 November 1958) is a Ghanaian politician who served as President of Ghana from 24 July 2012 to 7 January 2017. He previously served as Vice President of Ghana from January 2009 to July 2012, and took office as presi ...
during the 40th General Council Meeting of
the church of Pentecost
The Church of Pentecost is a Pentecostal denomination that originates from Ghana. The Church currently has a presence in more than 135 countries globally. Its current Chairman, who happens to be its highest officer worldwide, is Apostle Eric Nya ...
in May, 2013.
The event under the theme "Worshipping in Spirit and in Truth" briefed the public on how the land was acquired for such a centre. The owners of the centre claim the Christian conference centre hosted both public and Christian activities with over five hundred thousand guests within its two years of operation.
The PCC since its inauguration has also become a place associated with famous Ghanaian political visits.
President
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Nana Akuffo Addo
Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo ( ; born 29 March 1944) is a Ghanaian politician who has served as the president of Ghana since 7 January 2017. In 2020, he was re-elected for his second term, which will end on 6 January 2025. Akufo-Addo previously ...
paid visit when he was a
candidate
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in January, 2016. He pledged that he would ensure that not a "single Ghanaian blood" will be shared for his electoral fortune. He delivered his first ever presidential address to a Christian gathering at the same place exactly one year later.
List of buildings
* Joseph Egyir-Paintsil Auditorium - 5000 seater auditorium
* Fred Diabene Walker Auditorium - 3000 seater auditorium
* J Cofie Quaye - 500 seater auditorium
* Samuel William Duffour Auditorium - 200 seater auditorium
* Executive conference room – 60 seater
* 120 seater conference room
* 100 seater conference room
* 60 seater conference room
* Two 50 seater conference rooms
* Executive restaurant
* Executive suite
* Standard suite
* Economy rooms
* Clinic
* Bank
* Spacious car park
* Serene ecosystem
* Kohinta Prayer Centre
* Pentecost Theological Seminary
* Security post manned by
Ghana Police Service
The Ghana Police Service (GPS) is the main law enforcement agency of Ghana. The service is under the control of the Ghanaian Ministry of the Interior, and employs over 30,000 officers across its 651 stations.
Organisational structure
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personnel
See also
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List of convention and exhibition centers
The following is a list of convention and exhibition centers by country.
Andorra
* Andorra Convention Centre ( Andorra la Vella)
Argentina Buenos Aires
* Buenos Aires Exhibition and Convention Center U/C
* Costa Salguero
* La Rural
* ...
References
External links
pcc-global.orgthecophq.org
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Buildings and structures in Ghana
Event venues established in 2013
2013 establishments in Ghana