The leadership of the Royal Queens and Dignitaries (RQD) has paid a courtesy call on the Minister for Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Hon. Ebenezer Kojo Kum to discuss some socio-economic issues of concern.

 

The executives called on the Minister to congratulate him on his appointment and to reassure him of their commitment to help in solving some pertinent socio-economic issues affecting their respective traditional jurisdictions across the country.

The six-member delegation was led by the President of the Association, Hionor Simpintin Manye Mamle II, the right hand queenmother of the Manya Krobo Traditional Area in the Eastern Region and included Nana Safoah I, Nkosuo Hemaa of Asikam, Kyebi in the Eastern Region. Nana Otwer Boafoh, Krontihema of the Apesokubi Traditional Area in the Oti Region. Manye Naa Shika Susubiribi of Adedenkpo Ngleshie Alata, James Town in Accra.

The Royal Queens and Dignitaries’ discussions with the Hon. Minister were centered on youths skills development, care for the aged, the galamsey menace as well as visits to prisons.