The Minister of Education, Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum, has been installed as the Nkosuohene of the Tepa Traditional Area in the Ashanti Region.
He will answer to Nana Yaw Adutwum I as his Stool name.
The Paramount Chief of Tepa, Nana Adusei Atwenewaa Ampen I, said he bestowed the title on Dr. Yaw Adutwum in recognition of the role the Minister had played in promoting education in Tepa and its environs.
He mentioned that the Minister had, particularly, moved to address various educational infrastructural challenges in the area, from basic, senior high to the tertiary level, and commended him for his role in making the Tepa Nursing Training operational.
In a citation presented to the Minister, the Tepa Traditional Council said they were proud of him based on his contribution towards education in the area.
It read in part: “Mother Ghana is proud of you. You and your hard work have always been beyond our expectations and have contributed to our journey of success in this community.”
The Tepa community thanked the Minister for his immense contribution to the development and expansion of educational facilities in the Municipality.
“Thank you for motivating and encouraging us with your actions and words over the years. May you continue to inspire us for many years to come. We are, indeed, proud of you,” the citation read.
An elated Minister of Education said he was proud to be installed a Chief in the area, and gave an assurance to play his role as expected to champion development in the area and make Tepa a model town.
The Minister also promised to address various challenges facing Tepa Senior High, which he said was his priority.
