Okyenhene, Osagyefuo Amoatia Ofori Panin is urging leaders to serve in humility and respect.

According to Okyenhene, throughout history, there is no single leader who died and was buried with his wealth.

"No rich man in the world has been buried with his fleet of cars or houses. The memories they leave in the lives of others and their communities rather stays forever", Osagyefuo noted.

Osagyefuo Amoatia Ofori Panin added that a great leader is the one who leaves an indelible legacy for generations unborn.

"There is power in humility, there is authority in humility, we don't use power to enrich ourselves, we use power to serve diligently. The greatest currency is humility and service," he added.

Addressing a durbar of the chiefs and people of the Benkum division of Akyem Abuakwa State, Osagyefuo Amoatia Ofori Panin called on all traditional leaders within Okyeman to live by example and impact the lives of their subjects.

Osagyefuo Amoatia Ofori Panin acknowledged that, the free Senior High School policy introduced by the Akufo-Addo government gives every Ghanaian child access to free education to the secondary school level.

He, however, highlighted the importance of addressing some few challenges hindering the success of the program.

He advocated for enough classroom, tables, chairs, beds and other facilities that would make learning more convenient for the school children.

Osagyefuo Amoatia Ofori Panin also called on the government to motivate teachers by paying them well.

Okyenhene said teacher motivation and good remuneration for teachers are inextricably linked with quality education.

"The future of our children is dependent on quality education and skills development. Today, every Ghanaian child has the means to free SHS education. We must note that, it's not just about passing through the school. There must be quality education. If you provide all the amenities and you don't pay the teacher well, it affects the children's education," he told the gathering at the dubar.

The Benkum Divisional durbar is the second out of the five divisional royal durbars' schedule to be held in honor of Okyenhene's 25th anniversary celebration.

These events, slated to mark his accession to the Ofori Panin stool, will be held under the theme: 25 years of sustainable leadership and service to humanity.

Benkum is the second largest division within the Akyem Abuakwa State structure. It has over 300 towns and villages.

Within the Akyem Abuakwa state hierarchy, the Benkumhene otherwise known as the Fanteakwahene is the commander and chief of the left wing of the army with his permanent residence at Begoro, the capital of the division.

The Benkum Division occupies a very large area of land. It was the bastion of the western division of the Akyem Abuakwa Army.

In ancient times, the Western part of Akyem Abuakwa state was more exposed to hostile states than any other division.

The Benkum Division shares borders with Asante, the Kwahu, the Akwamu, Krobo and parts of the Volta Region. The Benkumhene dress and coronet the same as Nifahene. Both are equal in rank.

In parades, the Benkumhene is the third to the Adontenhene. The Benkumhene belongs to the Royal Asona clan.

The principal chiefs in this division are the Odauhene of Osenase and Otwereso.