By Michael Foli Jackidy, GNA
Keta (V/R), Feb. 9, GNA – The Anlo Queens Council has honoured its Founder, Mama Deawofe II, for her visionary leadership and instrumental role in the formation of the Council, describing her contribution as foundational to its unity, purpose, and enduring relevance.
Speaking at a ceremony in Keta, Mama Wotorbe II, the President of the Council, said Mama Deawofe II originated the idea of bringing queen mothers together under a unified platform grounded in service, collective responsibility, and royal dignity.
She said the Founder’s foresight, wisdom and unwavering commitment planted the seed that had grown into a strong institution, noting that her servant leadership continued to guide and inspire the Council’s work.
“Mama Deawofe II did not only conceive the idea of this Council but nurtured it with dedication and sacrifice. Her legacy remained the bedrock of our unity and strength,” Mama Wotorbe II said.
She added that the Anlo Queens Council would remain eternally grateful for the Founder’s enduring grace and leadership, which she said had permanently defined the spirit and direction of the Council.
Receiving the honour, Mama Deawofe II, Queen of the Azadagli Stool of Tegbi Agbedrafor, expressed heartfelt appreciation for the recognition, describing it as an affirmation of selfless service.
“It is a great joy to be honoured in this way. When you do good, you may know it yourself, but when society recognises it, then, you know the work has truly made an impact,” she said.
She outlined a renewed vision for the Council, with a strong focus on women and youth empowerment through vocational and skills training.
Mama Deawofe said the Council intended to work closely with stakeholders, to mobilise support for training young women in trades such as hairdressing, tailoring, beauty therapy, and other employable skills.
She stressed that girls should be encouraged to pursue any vocation of their choice, including non-traditional fields such as electrical and technical works, noting that young women were equally capable of excelling in all areas.
The Founder, however, acknowledged that limited financial and logistical resources remained a major challenge to the Council’s activities.
She said the absence of a dedicated vehicle made it difficult for queen mothers to regularly visit communities to engage, mentor and support the youth.
“As queen mothers, we cannot ride motorcycles or continually hire vehicles. A bus is essential if we are to effectively reach our communities and carry out our responsibilities,” she said.
Mama Deawofe said the Council planned to engage key national stakeholders, including Members of Parliament, Ministers of State and the President, to seek support for its programmes.
She expressed optimism that with collective effort and divine guidance, the Council would secure the needed resources to implement its initiatives, including skills training for young women and support programmes for persons with disabilities.
“By the grace of God, I believe that by this time next year, we would have achieved something meaningful,” she added.
GNA
Edited by Maxwell Awumah/Linda Asante Agyei