Source: www.thenewindependentonline.com
New Juaben Traditional Council has held its first virtual meeting to wrap up discussions on cocktail of issues in order to fast-track development agenda of the area in the era of Covid-19 pandemic.
The first virtual meeting by the chiefs is in line with World Health Organisation’s protocols to minimise large gathering and spread of the infectious disease.
According to the Omahene of New Juabeng Traditional Area, Daasebre Prof. (Emeritus) Oti Boateng, the historic meeting forms part of the leadership of New Juaben Traditional Council’s avowed agenda to invest in appropriate technology aimed at discussing emerging matters in a bid to achieve the core development goals, propel the mission and vision of the traditional area despite Covid-19 pandemic.
Speaking at the first virtual meeting by New Juaben Traditional Council on 18 December, 2020, Daasebre Prof. Emeritus Oti Boateng who presided over the meeting from far away London in United Kingdom said “I welcome you to this historic moment when, for the first time, the Omanhene is conducting a virtual Traditional Council meeting of New Juaben directly from far away London in the United Kingdom”.
“The dawn of this new era of real-time interactions over the Internet, using integrated audio and video, has been made possible through technological advancements, the global impact of COVID-19 and the willingness of New Juaben Traditional leadership to invest in the appropriate technology.
“In this respect, I would like to express my deep appreciation to Professor Osei Kofi Darkwa who first brought the idea to my attention and who has joined our inaugural meeting today”, Daasebre Oti Boateng said.
Daasebre Prof. Emeritus Oti Boateng also revealed that a report on the baseline survey privy to the council has now been totally developed into a fully-fledged innovative book entitled: “Implementing the Root-based Development”.
According to him, the 370-page book, published by Page Turner Press and Media LLC in December 2020, incorporates two distinct parts presenting the story in two different formats.
During the virtual meeting, Daasebre Prof. Emeritus Oti Boateng pointed out that “Notwithstanding these challenges, I summoned extra courage and persevered to accomplish my main objective”.
Adding, “I am happy to announce to the Traditional Council today that this patriotic mission has been successfully accomplished.
Daasebre Prof. Emeritus Oti Boateng
For what was originally conceived as a report on the baseline survey has now been totally transformed into a fully-fledged innovative book with the title “Implementing the Root-based Development”.
The 370-page book, published by Page Turner Press and Media LLC in December 2020, incorporates two distinct parts presenting the story in two different formats.
Part One presents a practical implementation plan for the award-winning Root-based development approach as well as the results of the first baseline-survey conducted under the model to ensure sustainable community development in New Juaben Traditional Area”.
According to Daasebre Oti Boateng, “the book also provides an exposition of the genesis of the Root-based development, the dynamic institutional architecture which forms the foundational basis of the Citizens Sector created under the model and the Root-based solutions to the various development problems encountered.
Part Two of the book incorporates the Archival Photo Story which provides an alternative narrative, with relevant manuscripts, of the Root-based development approach and implementation process.
Revealing that, Nananom are prominently featured in over 180 colour pictures depicting various events which resulted in the successful implementation of the Root-based development approach.
Daasebre Prof. Emeritus Oti Boateng
Let me take this opportunity to thank Nananom for your unflinching support during this challenging period”.
Daasebre Oti Boateng also pledged to provide excellent leadership to ensure sustainable development driven projects with the use of modern technology.
“Let me assure Nananom that I will continue to provide the right leadership for the sustainable development of our Traditional Area, guided by the Root-based philosophy and driven by new technology”.
Meanwhile, Daasebre Oti Boateng presented 100 chairs to the New Traditional Council.
100 chairs donated by Daasebre Prof. Emeritus Oti Boateng
According to him, the 100 chairs will enhance sitting arrangement during Akwasidae festival and cabinet meetings in line with social distancing protocols.
“I wish to announce the presentation of 100 chairs, which I purchased from the United Kingdom, for use by the Traditional Council.
This is in addition to the provision of a new double storage cabinet and visitors chairs at the repainted Registrar’s office.
This presentation is expected to improve the work of the Council and also ensure that we have sufficient chairs for all our visitors during Akwasidae and other ceremonies to avoid the need to hire additional chairs from outside in a COVID-19 environment”.
Source: www.thenewindependentonline.com
