Nzema Chiefs honour Armah-Kofi Buah with chieftaincy title
Traditional leaders from the Nzema area have honored Minister Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah with a chieftaincy title for his contributions to local development and the preservation of Kwame Nkrumah's legacy. The delegation also discussed the revival of a local mine and requested the renaming of a gas facility.
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Accra, Oct. 08, GNA – Awulae Blay IX, Paramount Chief of the Eastern Nzema Traditional Area, has led a delegation of traditional leaders to pay a courtesy call on Mr Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, and honoured him with a developmental chieftaincy title.
The delegation, comprising sub-chiefs and queen mothers, conferred the title on the Minister in recognition of his contribution to the development of Ellembelle and the wider Nzema area.
During the visit at the Ministry in Accra, Awulae Blay IX commended Mr Armah-Kofi Buah for his efforts towards preserving the legacy of Osagyefo Dr Kwame Nkrumah and pledged the support of the traditional authorities for his tenure.
He said the chiefs had long intended to meet the Minister to congratulate him on his appointment and assure him of their support.
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