By Elizabeth Larkwor Baah
Nungua, Dec. 7, GNA – The Nungua Dzenge We (royal house), have enstooled Naa Borley Akua Nkposai II, an indigene of Nungua, as Oyibi Abuakani Manye (Queen Mother).
The colourful ceremony, held at the Dzenge We Royal House, brought together chiefs, elders, and residents to celebrate the new leader who would serve as a custodian of the community’s traditions and values.
The ceremony featured traditional dancing and the performance of sacred rites to signify her acceptance of the role.
In her inaugural address, Manye Nkposai emphasised the importance of unity and development, pledging to prioritise education, menstrual hygiene, and youth empowerment to enhance the development of her community.
She pledged her commitment to establishing a library in the community to improve literacy and foster a culture of reading, particularly among young people, emphasising her determination to champion girl-child education.
Manye Nkposai, who is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Aumenco Humanity Foundation, a non-governmental organisation (NGO), said with her wealth of experience in grooming the youth and helping the needy in society to achieve their aim, she had what it takes to advocate for policies that would influence community development, protect the rights of her natives, as well as preserve the environment and culture.
She expressed concern about the challenges many young girls faced in accessing quality education, promising to advocate for policies and programmes to support their learning and personal development, as well as promote menstrual hygiene among them.
She also pledged to focus on vocational and technical skills training for the youth, noting that equipping young people with practical skills was vital for addressing unemployment and promoting economic growth in the area.
Nii Otrimpo Okoe, spokesperson for the Dzenge We, said although Manya Nkposai had lived most of her life in the United States, she had long been passionate about her roots and the development of her community.
He therefore expressed confidence in her ability to bring progress to the community.
He emphasised the importance of leadership rooted in respect and service to the community and urged the queen to prioritise unity and the welfare of her people by listening to them, protecting their interests, and guiding them in wisdom and humility.
Nii Okoe reminded the queen of her role as a custodian of culture and tradition and encouraged her to preserve and promote the rich heritage of the land.
Nii Borketey Wulu, Draasetse, Dzenge We, reiterated the importance of preserving the cultural heritage of the community while embracing progress and encouraged the queen to promote unity and work closely with the traditional council to address development challenges in the area.
GNA