Black Architects arrive in Ghana

A seven-member delegation from the Society of Black Architects (SOBA) and the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) led by Mr. Paul Hyett are in the country to explore business opportunities and partnerships.

Mr. Hyett who is also the President of RIBA told journalists at the Airport that his organisation is involved in architectural development in the United Kingdom (UK) and are in the country to study the system and how best to assist in Ghana's economic development.

He said they would foster joint partnership with the Ghanaian counterpart and share ideas on urban environment in relation to city and its development.

Mr. Kwasi Amponsah Boateng of SOBA, said they would also showcase their work at the British council and pay a courtesy call on President J A Kufuor, Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II and interact with architectural students of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST).

He said black architects in the UK do not get the desired recognition although they have all the required skills and that this is an opportunity to exhibit their work and look for partners.

Members of the delegation include Ms. Elsie Owusu, Mr. Eme Kalu, Ms. Annette Fisher, Ms. Janet Boateng and Mr. George Asafo Adjei.