Nana Ama Benewaa Akwaamu Hemaa Of Bodaa Traditional Authority Urges Youth to Stay Away from Drug Abuse. Nana Ama Benewaa, the Akwaamu Hemaa of the Bodaa Traditional Authority in the Jaman North District of the Bono region, has urged the youth to stay away from drug abuse and other illicit activities that could negatively affect their future. The call was made during the Bodaa Munufie Yam Festival, which was held under the theme: “Celebrating Our Heritage, Building Our Future.” Speaking at the festival, Nana Ama Benewaa Akwaamu Hemaa cautioned young people against the use and abuse of illicit drugs, stressing that drug abuse could have serious consequences for their health, education, careers and relationships. She encouraged the youth to channel their energy into productive activities, including education, entrepreneurship, agriculture, sports and skills development. Nana Ama Benewaa Akwaamu Hemaa also called on parents, traditional leaders and other stakeholders to intensify educ...
Nkoranzamanhene Fulfills Pledge: Nana Fosuaa Osei-Bonsu Receives Full Scholarship for KNUST Engineering Studies.
Nkoranzamanhene Fulfills Pledge: Nana Fosuaa Osei-Bonsu Receives Full Scholarship for KNUST Engineering Studies. The Nkoranzamanhene, Nana Kwame Baffoe IV, on Tuesday 29th September, 2026 has officially fulfilled a bold promise made last year, awarding a full scholarship to Miss Nana Fosuaa Osei-Bonsu, a standout student who excelled in the 2026 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE). The scholarship covers Miss Osei-Bonsu’s entire four-year Bachelor of Science degree in Geological Engineering at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), with a further commitment to fund her Master’s degree. The announcement, made today at the Nkoranza Traditional Council, marks the realization of a vision Nana Kwame Baffoe IV outlined on December 9, 2025. During that pivotal council meeting, the Overlord pledged to personally fund the university education of any student from his paramountcy who secured 8A1s in WASSCE, specifically targeting critical disciplin...