The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has accepted an invitation to participate in the annual week celebration of the Faculty of Applied Arts and Technology of Takoradi Technical University (TTU) on November 16, 2026.
The Director of Public Affairs of TTU, Mr Joseph Mensa Oti-Asirifi, disclosed this after the Vice Chancellor, Rev. Prof. John Frank Eshun led a delegation to the Manhyia Palace in Kumasi on Friday October 30, 2026, to formally present the team to the Asantehene.
He said the visit was a follow-up to earlier engagements with the King of Asante concerning the celebration and his participation in the programme.
The delegation was ably supported by the Registrar, Dr. Moses Maclean Abnory.
Other members included the Dean of the Faculty of Applied Arts and Technology (Prof. Owusu Ansah Ankrah), the Vice Dean of the Faculty (Prof. Frederick Boakye-Yiadom [who also chairs the Planning Committee for the Celebration]), the Dean of Students’ Affairs (Prof. Eric Bruce-Amartey Jnr.) and the Dean of the Faculty of Media Technology and Liberal Studies (Prof. Ramos Asafo-Adjei).
Mr. Oti-Asirifi said the Asantehene was expected to arrive on Sunday, November 15, ahead of the main programme on Monday, November 16.
He said the King would participate in the activities, including visits to exhibition centres showcasing the works and achievements of the faculty.
The University has also set aside part of the programme to honour the Asantehene in recognition of his leadership.
Mr. Oti-Asirifi expressed gratitude to the Asantehene for accepting the invitation, describing the development as a source of excitement and pride for the university community.
He said the Western Region are eagerly anticipating the visit, which he believed would be a memorable occasion for the University and the people of the Region.
-TTU
