Atuabo: Dr Maxwell Boakye, Western Regional Member of the Council of State, has assured the Eastern Nzema Traditional Council of his commitment to partner with relevant authorities to drive socio-economic development in the area. During his visit to the Eastern Nzema Traditional Council in Atuabo, Ellembelle District, Dr Boakye expressed his readiness to collaborate with Mr Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, Member of Parliament for Ellembelle, and Mr Joseph Armah Agyekum, District Chief Executive, to foster development.
According to Ghana News Agency, the visit was part of Dr Boakye's familiarization tour of traditional councils in the Western Region following his election as the Western Regional Member of the Council of State last year. Accompanied by Mr Stephen Blay, National Director of Community Development at the Council of State, and other notable figures, Dr Boakye emphasized the crucial role of traditional rulers in promoting peace, unity, and development. He lauded the collaborative efforts of Mr Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah and Mr Joseph Armah Agyekum in advancing the district's developmental agenda.
Awulae Blay IX, the Paramount Chief of Eastern Nzema Traditional Area, expressed gratitude for the ongoing relationship with the Council of State Member and pledged cooperation to expedite Ellembelle's development. He urged Dr Boakye to remind the President about the reconstruction of Phase two of the Ghana National Gas Processing Plant project at Atuabo and the improvement of the road from Aiyinasi-North to Prestea to boost commerce and industry.
Awulae Blay IX also appealed for the construction of the Lonhro Free Port project at Atuabo, a district hospital, an international airport, and a filling station for the traditional council. He advocated for the establishment of an oil and gas university similar to UMAT in Tarkwa and emergency rescue centers in Ellembelle to address accidents.
Mr Joseph Armah Agyekum, District Chief Executive for Ellembelle, commended Dr Boakye for enhancing the Western Region's reputation over the past year. He emphasized the importance of deepening collaboration between the Assembly and the traditional council to leverage Dr Boakye's office for regional benefits.
In a gesture of appreciation, the traditional council presented Dr Boakye with a ram, traditional cloth, and a plaque as a mark of honor.