Council of State

Eight professionals gather on Abdul Diouf street in East Ridge in a room lined with polished wooden cabinets to register and support building designers across the country. They look through thick books and type notes into a glowing screen, speaking softly in Twi as they update member records after a morning of calls. A map of Ghana might include a dot near Accra to remind them where these custodians of architectural practice take root, not far from the busy market where vendors shout about ripe plantains. Their quiet work keeps the flow of design ideas moving forward in communities along the ridge.

The Head Office of Passports Ghana is tucked away on Ridge Street in East Ridge. Inside you’ll find the usual queues of Ghanaians getting their travel documents done, with friendly staff ready to help. It sits just near the community centre, a short walk from the main bus stop. Most visitors arrive early to avoid the afternoon heat. It’s a quiet government spot that helps people travel abroad.

A modern learning hub offering ICT training at the Ghana-India Kofi Annan Centre Of Excellence In Information And Communication Technology sits on the raised ground near the main road in East Ridge looking out at the quiet local neighborhoods the building occupies. You can expect solid classes in computer skills and new tech fields the center shares country wide recognized programs taught by trained teachers. Its presence puts East Ridge on the map as caring for smart young people learning with help on hand.