The Dufia of Mafi Adidome, Togbe Kwasinyi Kakaklolo Agyeman V, has officially launched the Mafi Adidome Development Advisory Board, marking a significant milestone in fostering development and progress for Adidome.

The establishment is to help drive key focus areas such as education, youth skill empowerment and human development: health and employment.

The Board was launched during the coronation of Togbe Kwasinyi Kakaklolo Agyeman V, who was enstooled in August 2021 by the Kingmakers and Council of Elders of the Toh/Tovie Clan of Mafi Adidome in the Volta Region.

The occasion which was held under the theme “Celebrating a New Dawn in Mafi Adidome: Uniting for Peace and Development” witnessed a massive participation of Chiefs and Queen mothers from Mafi State, Anlo, and other regions including corporate executives.

The occasion was also used to outdoor the new Queen mother of Adidome, Mama Drape III who is known in private life as Ms. Stella Fiagbenu.

In his address, Togbe Agyeman emphasized the importance of collective efforts and unity in tackling the challenges faced by the people of Mafi Adidome. He highlighted the need for such a Board to be established to help drive the development and local economic growth to ultimately enhance the quality of life of the people.

He said the Mafi Adidome Development Advisory Board (MADAB) consists of individuals from diverse professional backgrounds such as business, education, law, town planning and healthcare adding that each member is expected to bring expertise, and a deep commitment to the town's welfare.

He charged them to collaborate and provide strategic guidance to drive development initiatives in Mafi Adidome.

"With Mafi Adidome being the district and constituency capital of Central Tongu, the formation of this Board is going to be a concept template that will be extended to cover the entire Mafi state and other parts of Tongu in partnership with other traditional rulers”.

Togbe Agyeman further outlined the key focus areas and  terms of reference for the Advisory Board, which include attracting investments, fostering collaborations with government agencies and non-profit organizations, generating employment opportunities, and advising on strategies that will help empower the youth through education and also give them required skills.

The Board which will be chaired by the former deputy Minister of Communications, Dr. Gideon Quarcoo with Mr. Dan Kofi Okudzeto, a business magnate and Chairman of Allied Oil as Vice Chairman, will also serve as a “platform for innovative brainstorming, and project initiation, with the aim of transforming Mafi Adidome into a prosperous town," the Chief said.

He expressed confidence in the Board’s ability to steer Mafi Adidome into a well-resourced, developed and prosperous town in the Volta Region.

He thanked members of the Board for accepting the responsibility to serve their people in spite of their busy schedules.

Furthermore, the Dufia of Adidome, Togbe Kwasinyi Kakaklolo Agyeman V, reaffirmed his commitment to working with the Government, the District Assembly, civil society and any well-meaning agencies to improve education and achieve the set developmental goals.

 Togbe Kwasinyi Kakaklolo Agyeman V announced a library project that will soon take off in collaboration with the Rainbow Trust Foundation.

According to him, the launch of the Mafi Adidome Development Advisory Board signifies a new era of collaboration, progress, and prosperity for Adidome, as it moves forward with a united vision for the betterment of the town and its people.

In his acceptance speech, the Board Chairman Dr. Quarcoo thanked Togbe Agyeman for the confidence reposed in them and assured him of the Board’s full resolve and commitment to work assiduously together as a team to deliver on their mandate in serving their people.

The 17-member Board includes: Dr. Gideon Quarcoo, who is the Chairman of the Board as well as a principal elder and the official Spokesperson of the Toh/Tovie Clan, Dan Kofi Okudzeto, the Vice, Chairman is Chairman of Allied Oil and its affiliate companies.

Others are Togbe Asamoankwanta III, a businessman, Dr. Emmanuel Akwetey – Executive Director of IDEG, Ben Tamakloe – Financial Consultant, David Yengbe – Businessman, Bright Amlalo – a Businessman and Town Planning Expert, Margarette Armah-Health Professional (USA).

Other members are: Mrs. Gifty Azumah – Businesswoman, Stephen Dotse – Lawyer and Georgina Asare Fiagbenu, Development Communications  Expert. The rest are Rowland, Korku Blagogee – Businessman CEO of AMAXROW Ltd, Mr. Ebenezer Bernard Amissah – Sales and Marketing Strategist MD of IFKUICK Ltd, Mr. Daniel Amuzu – Civil Engineer and Contractor, Mr. Humphrey Kofiloto (USA), Mr. Noble Mensa Fiagbenu –Businessman; Managing Director of Woodeck Company Ltd and Mawuli Ahoto – An Entrepreneur & CEO of Radio 7.