By Stanley Senya
Accra, Dec. 29, GNA – A high-level royal delegation from the Okyeman’s Nifaman Divisional Area, led by Daasebre Dr. Twum Ampofo II, has returned to Ghana after an international mission that yielded diplomatic, cultural and economic gains aimed at supporting sustainable development in the area.
A news statement copied to the Ghana News Agency said the delegation undertook the mission from November 16 to 26, 2025, visiting Amsterdam and The Hague in the Netherlands, and Paramaribo in Suriname, with a dual objective of strengthening ancestral ties with the African diaspora and attracting foreign investment opportunities for the Nifaman Traditional Area.
The visit culminated in the delegation’s participation in Suriname’s 50th Independence Anniversary celebrations, where it joined world leaders and other dignitaries at a series of state-level events.
It said the mission was coordinated by the Nana Fofie Nkrabea Foundation and comprised the Barima Ahenkorah Abrokwah of Abompeh, Apagyahene of Asiakwa and Head of Business Development; Mr. Charles Odoom, Management Consultant; Mr. Derek Ofosu-Barku, Government Representative and Board Member of the Youth Employment Agency; and Mr. Ranger Mawuenyega, Chief Executive Officer of Superior Protection Ghana Ltd.
In Amsterdam, the delegation was received at the Kwakoe Building with traditional Ghanaian drumming and Surinamese cultural performances, marking the start of engagements in the Netherlands.
A key outcome of the Netherlands leg was a roundtable meeting with the National Institute for Dutch Slavery Past and Legacy (NiNsee), where the delegation, led by Daasebre Dr. Twum Ampofo II, signed a “Covenant of Unity and Heritage.” The agreement provides a formal framework for structured cooperation between the Nifaman Traditional Area and its diaspora.
“The delegation also advanced its economic agenda through discussions on the proposed Amsterdam–Asiakwa–Paramaribo Alliance, aimed at promoting trade, investment and cultural exchange”, it said.
At the Ghana Embassy in The Hague, Daasebre Dr. Twum Ampofo II engaged Ghanaian officials and potential investors, addressing concerns about land tenure security in Ghana and giving assurances of structured land governance to support responsible foreign direct investment.
In Suriname, the delegation undertook several cultural and diplomatic activities, including paying tribute to Dr. Sophie Redmond, a pioneer in Surinamese history, and engaging with Maroon traditions at Shandigou Village.
The delegation was later invited to participate in Suriname’s 50th Independence Anniversary celebrations, where it attended a state banquet in traditional regalia.
During the event, Daasebre Dr. Twum Ampofo II held discussions with Suriname’s Vice President, Dr. Ronnie Rusland, who affirmed state-level support for the proposed Amsterdam–Asiakwa Alliance.
Further engagements with officials from Suriname’s Justice and Agriculture Ministries explored areas of cooperation, particularly in legal frameworks and agricultural development.
The statement said at an Afro-Business Network event hosted in honour of Daasebre Dr. Twum Ampofo II, and attended by the Prince of Togo, discussions led to the formation of a potential tri-national commercial partnership involving Ghana, Suriname and Togo.
The Surinamese Minister, Mr. Leo Voort, encouraged participants to prioritise quality in trade and investment, a position aligned with Nifaman’s development vision.
Commenting on the outcomes of the mission, the Apagyahene of Asiakwa said the delegation returned with “actionable frameworks and influential allies” to support the development aspirations of the Nifaman Traditional Area.
GNA
Edited by George-Ramsey Benamba