Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, the running mate of the National Democratic Congress’ presidential candidate John Dramani Mahama, has been honored with a traditional leadership title for her significant contributions to development.
The Sankana Traditional Council awarded her the honorary title of Pognaa Piirima, Dagaare for “Mother of the Rocks,” during the Kalibi Tigri Festival in the Upper West region over the weekend.
While in the region, Prof. Opoku-Agyemang visited the Wa market, where she interacted with locals who were thrilled to meet her.
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The Paramount Chief, Naa Pagranige Saakoe Mornah III, praised her for her steadfast commitment to the people of Sankana and her contributions to education and development in the region. He stated, “This title is not just an honour; it signifies a deep bond and mutual respect between Naana Jane Opoku Agyemang and the people of Sankana. Her dedication and service to our community have been exemplary, and we are proud to recognize her as ‘Mother of the Rocks.’”
Prof. Opoku-Agyemang expressed her deep connection to Sankana, noting that it held sentimental value for her as it was where she conducted some of her earliest research. She mentioned improvements made to educational facilities in the area during her tenure under President John Mahama. She warmly accepted the honor, emphasizing its importance to her.
“I look forward to contributing even more to the progress of Sankana, and invite everyone to join me to celebrate these wonderful people,” Prof Opoku-Agymang wrote in a statement following her enskinment.
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Prof Opoku-Agyemang recently was also enskinned as a Development Queen mother in the Samini Traditional Area of the newly created North East Region, with the title “Ziiniaya Daana,” meaning “Queen of Development and Light.”
