Education Minister installed as Nkosuohene of Tepa

Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum, the Minister of Education, has been installed as the development chief (Nkosuohene) of Tepa in the Ashanti region.

He has therefore been given the stool name, Nana Yaw Adutwum I.

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Speaking through an interpreter, Nana Adusei Atwenewa Ampen I, the Paramount Chief of Tepa indicated that he has conferred the chieftaincy title on Dr. Yaw Adutwum for his role played in promoting education in Tepa and its vicinities.

He heightened how the minister took steps to address various educational infrastructural challenges in the area from basic, senior high and tertiary level.

More so, the Paramount Chief, Nana Adusei Atwenewa Ampen I, specifically commended the minister, Dr. Yaw Adutwum for his role in ensuring that the Tepa Nursing Training becomes operational.

The Tepa Traditional Council, in a citation presented to the minister, expressed how proud they are of him based on his contribution towards education in the town.

“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. Thank you for choosing to be with Tepa community. Tepaman will forever be grateful for your 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”.

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After the installation, the Tepa Traditional Council then asked and urged the Minister of Education, Dr. Yaw Adutwum to pay critical attention to the Tepa Senior High School to address some critical challenges the School is confronted with.

The traditional council beckoned on the Minister of Education to particularly address infrastructural challenges the school is facing.
The Minister of Education in his speech said he was proud and elated to be installed as a chief in the area. He further assured them of playing any role to champion development in the town and hence, making Tepa a module for the whole Ghana.

Dr. Yaw Adutwum also promised to address various challenges facing the Tepa Senior High.

“You talked about Tepa Senior High School. The school has always been on my mind and it is on my priority list. After being installed a chief here, that means that I will give it double attention. I will do whatever I can to ensure the development of Tepa”.