Ghana National Council of Chicago

Ghana National Council of Chicago As a 501 (c)3 council, GNC has grown to consist of 13 affiliate Ghanaian organizations. The Ghana Nat To acquire a Ghanaian Consulate for the Chicagoland area.

The GHANA NATIONAL COUNCIL (GNC) began in the 1960s as the story of the GHANA STUDENT’S UNION (GSU) of Chicago. The history continues today as the story of the Ghana National Council, now an umbrella organization of thirteen (13) affiliate Ghanaian organizations. The need for a national organization became obvious to a group of concerned Ghanaians in the mid to late 1960's.
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ces to set up the GSU, which immediately rallied support and goodwill in the community. Representations were established with the Ghana Government and with the Ghana Embassy in Washington. In January of 1984, the various Ghanaian organizations in Illinois joined together and established as the Ghana National Council of Metropolitan Chicago. The council operates as a 501(c)(3) organization granted by the Internal Revenue Service. THE GHANA NATIONAL COUNCIL VISION
Acquire a Ghana Cultural Center or Ghana House where activities for the Ghanaian Community are held. Educate and provide Ghanaians with affordable health & life insurance. Educate Ghanaian and non-Ghanaians in Ghanaian culture, music, and fashion. Provide Ghanaians with the tools to become self-sufficient.

Looking for an enjoyable way for the kids to enjoy their summer before they go back to school?How about a trip to Six Fl...
08/04/2026

Looking for an enjoyable way for the kids to enjoy their summer before they go back to school?
How about a trip to Six Flags Great America with GNC Youth?

🎢 ONLY 8 SPOTS LEFT! 🎢

🚨 NEW DATE: Friday, August 7th, 2026 🚨

We’re headed to Six Flags Great America for an unforgettable day of rides, fun, food, and memories. Only 8 spots have opened up!

🎟️ Cost: $50 per person

🚌 Two convenient pickup locations:
📍 Chicago Bus
📍 Bolingbrook Bus

Don’t wait…these remaining spots will go fast! Invite your friends, cousins, siblings, and classmates, and help us fill the bus!

📲 Register today by contacting:
📞 Mr. Iddrisu Abdulai – (847) 312-8089
📞 Araba Baffoe – (224) 381-5946
📞 Mark Anum – (773) 703-3744

Please share this post with anyone who may be interested. Let’s fill these last 8 seats! 🎢🎉

Education is one of the greatest investments we can make in our future, and one of the highlights of this year's GhanaFe...
08/01/2026

Education is one of the greatest investments we can make in our future, and one of the highlights of this year's GhanaFest was celebrating our outstanding graduates.

Through the Alhaji Gariba Osuman Issaka Scholarship Fund, Mr. Osumanu Osuman Issaka, NADMO Ambassador, awarded 12 graduates with $250 scholarships in recognition of their hard work and successful completion of school.

Congratulations to all of the scholarship recipients on this well-deserved achievement!

The students awarded were:
Matthew Nana Darko
Bolingbrook High School
High school graduate, Class of 2026

Nathan Marfo
Plainfield East High School
High school graduate, Class of 2026

Windzor Awuni
Romeoville High School
High school graduate, Class of 2026

LennyDuncan-Djondo
Joliet Catholic Academy
High school graduate, Class of 2026

Maame Kroama Boakye
Bolingbrook High School
High school graduate, Class of 2026

Michael Amoah
Southland College PrenCharter High School
High school graduate, Class of 2026

Adilene Adjei
De La Salle Institute
High school graduate, Class of 2026

Mubarak Amuda
Plainfield East High Schooll
High school graduate, Class of 2026

Tahiru Mohammed
Illinois State University
College graduate, Class of 2026

Nana Sam
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
College graduate, Class of 2026

Daniella Nartey
Illinois State University
College graduate, Class of 2026

Bryce Gyamah Donkor
Loyola University Chicago
College graduate, Class of 2026

A heartfelt thank you to Mr. Issaka and the Simple Foundation for investing in the next generation of leaders and for your continued commitment to supporting scholars in our community.

Thank you Ghana Nurses Association - IL!
08/01/2026

Thank you Ghana Nurses Association - IL!

07/30/2026

🎥 Voices of GhanaFest 🇬🇭❤️

From unforgettable memories to favorite traditions, GhanaFest continues to bring our community together year after year.

✨ What’s your favorite Ghanafest memory or your favorite part of GhanaFest? Drop it in the comments below…we’d love to hear from you! 👇🏾

07/28/2026

Thank you Chicago Media Takeout!

Join Us for the GhanaFest Thanksgiving Service! 🇬🇭As we celebrate the success of the 37th Annual GhanaFest, let’s come t...
07/28/2026

Join Us for the GhanaFest Thanksgiving Service! 🇬🇭

As we celebrate the success of the 37th Annual GhanaFest, let’s come together in gratitude to thank God for His guidance, protection, and countless blessings.

We warmly invite the entire Ghanaian community, our friends, and supporters to a special GhanaFest Thanksgiving Service as we reflect on all that was accomplished and look ahead with hope and faith.

📅 Sunday, August 2, 2026
🕐 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM (Prompt)
📍 Christ Oasis Ministries
3101 N. Parkside Ave.
Chicago, IL 60634

Theme: Connecting to the Source

Come worship, give thanks, and celebrate with us as one community. We look forward to seeing you there!

07/28/2026

Thank you Ohemaa Lexi MBIA Ghana 2026! It was great having you at

The Youth Village was full of smiles, laughter, and nonstop fun at the 37th Annual GhanaFest! Children enjoyed an exciti...
07/27/2026

The Youth Village was full of smiles, laughter, and nonstop fun at the 37th Annual GhanaFest!

Children enjoyed an exciting day filled with games, hands-on activities, and face painting that kept everyone busy and entertained. A huge thank you to our incredible Youth, Culture and Education Department for creating such a fun, safe, and memorable experience for our youngest festival-goers. You made the day truly special! ❤️🇬🇭

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