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Nana Ama Entsie’s extraordinary path to royalty
Nana Ama Entsie I, the Developmental queen of Ekumfi Otuam
In the serene town of Ekumfi Otuam in the Central Region, Inspector (Insp) Rebecca Nana Ama Entsie gracefully wears two distinguished crowns – one as a dedicated law enforcement officer and the other as the revered ‘Nkosuo Hemaa’ (Development Queen).
Her life’s voyage tells a tale of unwavering dedication and an undying bond with her community, with a delicate art of balancing the duty and honour of royalty.
Inspector Nana Ama Entsie’s journey is a testament to a remarkable hard work and dedication to both education and public service.
Insp Entsie, the development queen with stool name Nana Ama Entsie I started school at Nungua Methodist Primary in Accra and by dint of hard work, she completed her Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE).
She continued her pursuit of knowledge at SNAPS College of Accountancy and Secretaryship in Adabraka, Accra, where she graduated as a typist but also developed a strong foundation in administrative skills.
She had a keen interest in joining the security services and therefore enrolled with the Ghana Police Service as a recruit in 2005 at the National Police Training School (NPTS) at Tesano in Accra and was posted to the Central Cook House of the NPTS as an administrative clerk.
She developed interest in culinary activities and therefore enrolled at the Accra Technical University, where she is currently pursuing a course in hospitality.
This pursuit is a testament to a commitment to excellence and desire to master in diverse fields of knowledge.
In addition to the academic pursuits, she made significant contributions to the law enforcement community. Since joining the Police service in 2004, she participated in significant national operations including Operation Vanguard.
The dynamic Police woman had demonstrated exceptional dedication and determination, ascending through the ranks to her current rank as an Inspector of Police. She is currently the administrator at the Central Cook House of the National Police Training School in Accra.
Her impact reaches far beyond her local community.
In 2017, she had the privilege of embarking on a mission to South Sudan, where she worked as a United Nations Peace Keeping Officer for a year as part of the National Formed Police Unit (NFPU) team.
Balancing work and family life is a significant aspect of her life, as a law enforcement officer.
She said good communication, open and honest communication with family was always a cornerstone.
She said as a development queen, she holds a unique and significant responsibility towards the growth and progress of her community.
Her position encompasses crucial tasks that directly impact the lives of the people she has taken an oath to serve.
According to her, one of her roles as a developmental queen was to ensure the safety and security of the community members. This can be done by ensuring the installation of streetlights.
Nana Ama Entsie I said she was determined to work hand-in-hand with the District Assembly or stakeholders to ensure that basic amenities such public and private toilets and bath were built.
She said mobilising support from stakeholders and Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) in a collaborative effort was one of the ways she hopes to raise partners to carry on the development agenda of her community.
The development queen said creating recreational spaces, such as astro-turf football pitches, and hosting events during festivals, serve a dual purpose. It does not only enhance the community’s wellbeing by providing spaces for leisure and exercise but also generates revenue that can be reinvested into further development initiatives.
“I am committed to steering our community towards a brighter future. Together, we can build a thriving and prosperous community.”
“The decision to make me a development queen stemmed from my dedication to championing girl child education, recognising the role that education plays in transforming lives and communities.
She commended the traditional leaders in Ekumfi Otuam for the confidence reposed in her and assured them of her determination to bring development to the community.
The ‘Nkosuo Hemaa’ said her decision to assume this role was as a result of her passion for education and the desire to ensure respectable and dignified lives of her people.
She has a strong dislike for dishonest people, particularly when it comes in the form of lies. Truthfulness and integrity are qualities she holds in high regard.
She appealed for unity and shared responsibility to improve the community and honour the legacy of the late President, Professor John Evans Fiifi Atta Mills, who hails from Ekumfi Otuam.
The police Inspector advised the public especially the youth to stay away from crime and partner the Police Service to have a crime-free environment.
“Crime prevention is a shared responsibility, see something say something,” she added.
She encouraged young females and police women to pick up role models in the Service.
“For me, Commissioner of Police (COP) Maame Yaa Tiwaa Addo Danquah, the Executive Director of the Economic and Organised Crime Office, is my mentor.”
According to her, COP Addo-Danquah who is also the President of the Police Ladies Association is the one she looks up to, adding that she has an open door policy.
The developmental queen is married to Mr Isaac Afotey Mensah, self-employed and blessed with three beautiful children and countless adopted and foster children, each with a unique source of light in her life.
“As a mother of many, I find fulfilment in nurturing and guiding the people of Ekumfi Otuam.”
A plate of fufu and palm nut soup is the favourite food of the development Queen who was born on December 12, 1980 at Nungua.
Her hobbies are dancing, listening to music and engaging in communal activities.
By Anita Nyarko-Yirenkyi
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ASWIM lauds Prof Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang
The Association of Women in the Media, (ASWIM) has congratulated Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang on her historic achievement as Ghana’s first female Vice President.
The association said her trailblazing journey with sterling accomplishments from academia to politics, is undoubtedly, a vivid inspiration to countless women and girls across Ghana and Africa.
This was contained in a statement signed by its president, Mrs Mavis Kitcher, and copied to The Spectator on Tuesday in Accra.
“ASWIM celebrates your remarkable career, marked by numerous firsts, including the first female Vice-Chancellor of the University of Cape Coast, (UCC), and the first female to hold a professional chair in Ghana, (UCC),” the statement said.
It said the accomplishments of Prof Opoku- Agyemang were clear testament to the brilliance, resilience and resourceful nature of the complete beautiful African woman.
“As she takes on this new role, ASWIM proudly lauds her commitment to education, women’s empowerment, distinguished public service and patriotism and is very confident that her pursuit of excellence, love for humanity, humility, decency, modesty and commitment to the welfare of the vulnerable will characterise Ghana’s political leadership and public service,” the statement added.
By Jemima Esinam Kuatsinu
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Demolition of Fantasy Dome unfair — Mark Okraku-Mantey
Months after the Fantasy Dome was dismantled to make way for construction at the Ghana International Trade Fair site, the Deputy Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture, Mr Mark Okraku-Mantey, has expressed concern over the manner the facility was destroyed.
In an interview on Daybreak Hitz with Andy Dosty, Mr Okraku-Mantey criticised the handling of the dome’s dismantling, suggesting that it could have been done without causing damage.
“I don’t think that leadership gave instructions that they should do what happened. The structure was a prefab but I hear the people destroyed it. That one, we cannot defend it. It is unfair to him (owner). Sometimes, you give instructions and people will go and do things that will make you look bad,” he stated.
When asked about any punitive measure against the workers responsible for the destruction, Mr Okraku-Mantey clarified that the Trade Fair does not fall under his ministry.
He said he had previously contacted the owner, Leslie Quaynor, to discuss relocating the dome, and even suggested the National Museum as a potential site, though it was too small.
The demolition of the 20,000-seater Fantasy Dome occurred on March 16, 2024.
According to Dr Agnes Adu, CEO of the Ghana Trade Fair Company Limited, the action was taken after multiple notices were given to Quaynor to vacate the premises for redevelopment, as per their tenancy agreement.
Dr Adu noted that all previous tenants had complied except for the Fantasy Dome.
Quaynor, in an interview with JoyNews, confirmed that his lease had ended, and was in the process of relocating the dome.
He had requested an extension, which was denied, leading him to seek a writ and an injunction from an Accra High Court to halt the demolition.
Despite this, the demolition proceeded, causing significant damage to the structure.
Quaynor described the incident as a major setback, not only for his business but also for the entertainment industry, which relies on venues like the Fantasy Dome.
