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ANOMABO-OBOADZE – In a significant step toward community development, the Anomabo-Oboadze traditional authority has enstooled Regina Nana Akua Fordjour as their new Development Chief, Mpuntuhen Nana Akua Adepa Fordjour II.
During her coronation on Saturday, October 18, 2024, she immediately launched the Nana Adepa Foundation II (NAF 2 Foundation), an initiative aimed at equipping local youth with employable skills and bolstering the agricultural economy.
The vibrant, well-attended ceremony showcased the community’s rich cultural heritage and united traditional and religious leaders in a shared vision for progress.
In her inaugural address, Nana Fordjour expressed her gratitude for the honor and pledged her unwavering commitment to the community’s advancement. “I will give my best to support the development of Anomabo-Oboadze,” she assured.
The cornerstone of her plan is the NAF 2 Foundation, which aims to raise $65,000 from corporate Ghana and individual donors. The funds will establish two key projects: a Cassava Processing Factory and a Technical and Vocational Education Training (TVET) school.
Nana Fordjour, a miner and entrepreneur in her early forties, explained the logic behind the factory. “Since the entire Aboadze community is noted for cassava farming, the factory will process cassava into gari and starch for both local consumption and export,” she said. She confidently declared to the community, “The days of cassava glut in our area are gone.”
She elaborated on the broader benefits, highlighting cassava’s drought-resistant nature as a key asset for food security. Processing the root into flour, starch, and ethanol, she noted, extends its shelf life, expands market reach, and creates jobs in farming, processing, and distribution. This, in turn, supports rural livelihoods and opens up export opportunities.
“Processing cassava minimises waste by transforming all parts of the plant into valuable by-products like animal feed and biofuel,” Nana Fordjour stated. “It is a vital economic activity that improves food security, promotes sustainable agriculture, and diversifies industrial applications for developing countries like Ghana.”
Complementing the factory, the planned TVET centre will focus on equipping youth, particularly vulnerable girls, with practical technical skills tailored to local and global job markets. Nana Fordjour emphasised that this initiative is designed to reduce unemployment, improve job readiness, and foster self-reliance through vocational careers and small business development.
She called for a collective effort, urging corporate Ghana and the community to unite in support. “Collective effort, investment, and collaboration are crucial to unlocking the full potential of Anomabo-Oboadze,” she stressed.
Her vision received strong endorsements from dignitaries at the event. Nana Obokese Ampah, Apegyahen of the Asebu Traditional Area, who presided over the ceremony, praised her determination and spirit. “True wealth is built not just on ambition but on the courage to empower others,” he said.
Dr. Ebenezer Prince Kojo Arhin, the Member of Parliament, and Mr. Stanley Eric Acquah, the Municipal Chief Executive, also expressed their support, noting that Nana Fordjour’s initiatives align with the government’s industrialisation agenda.
“Her rise from humble origins to a revered leader exemplifies the power of faith and resilience,” Dr. Arhin added. “She inspires generations to overcome challenges and lead with purpose.”
An experienced entrepreneur and religious leader, Nana Fordjour has already provided employment to nearly a thousand youths through her various business ventures. Her enstoolment as Mpuntuhen formally recognises her as a proven leader dedicated to the prosperity of her people.
