New Juaben Traditional Council has held its first virtual meeting to wrap up discussions on concerning the 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 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 via first virtual meeting by New Juaben Traditional Council on 18 December 2020, Daasebre Prof. Emeritus Oti Boateng who presided over the meeting from London in the United Kingdom pledged to provide excellent leadership to ensure sustainable development driven by 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 the new technology”.
Daasebre Prof. Emeritus Oti Boateng has 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.
“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 the New Juaben Traditional Area.”
Meanwhile, Daasebre Oti Boateng has presented 100 chairs to the New Traditional Council. According to him, the 100 chairs will enhance sitting arrangement during Akwasidae festival and cabinet meetings in line with social distancing protocols.