The bedrock of America is its diversity. It has diverse cultures and traditions. Within this diversity are the Ghanaian cultures and traditions which are diverse. There is the need to create an organization that would unite these different cultures and traditions that make up the Ghanaian community in Chicago, hence the Ghana National Council of Metropolitan Chicago (GNC).
The main objectives of the GNC are to create unity within the Ghanaian community in Metropolitan Chicago, help develop the various communities around us and to foster relationship with all cultures within the Chicago Metropolitan area and the world at large through various activities and programs.
The GNC is made up of Eleven Ghanaian Associations in the Chicago area , all registered with the Illinois Secretary of state and the Executives and Council Members who see to the daily operation of the council.
The GNC has major Programs and and photo news section for the community.Our next big event is Ghanafest 2009 on Saturday July 25
John Henry Assabill President
Dr.George Assibey-Mensah Vice-President
Sadik Aboagye Bosompem Secretary
Veronica Farkye Assistant-Secretary
Joseph H. Baffoe Treasurer
Benjamin Kodom-Ayensu Financial Secretary
Steve Dei Organizing Secretary
Godwin Asanga Assistant Organizing Secretary
Eugene Nana Kwame Frimpong Public Relations Officer
Kwaku Antwi Assistant Public Relations Officer
Emmanuel Sam (AKA Paa Kwesi) Business Manager
Dan Lamptey Assistant Business Manager
Ali Brimah Jr. Youth Secretary
Nana Yaw Marfo Assistant Youth Secretary
Asare Boafo Sergeant-at-Arm
Emmanuel Ankumah-Saikoom Welfare Officer
John Otoo Moderator
For further information you may call 773-636-7013 (President); (312) 388-3768 (Secretary); (847) 401-1145 (PRO) , 773-574-5285 (Business Manager)and (773) 960-5416 (Organizer) or email to the President :j.assabill@att.net or. You may also email to the Council : ghananationalcouncil@yahoo.com or Fax to (877)830-0443 or (773) 778-8561.