The Korgbor community in the Ada Traditional Area has installed its first-ever Youth Queen Mother, Nana Maadey Leyo I, who has pledged to champion education, tackle teenage pregnancy, reduce school dropout rates and empower young people through entrepreneurship and skills development.
The historic enstoolment of Hon. Mrs. Vicentia Sename Leyo Kporha, who now bears the stool name Nana Maadey Leyo I, attracted chiefs, queen mothers, family members, religious leaders, youth groups and hundreds of residents in a colourful ceremony celebrating a new chapter in youth leadership within the community.
The installation began with traditional rites at the stool father’s residence in Ada, where she was formally enstooled in accordance with custom. This was followed by a vibrant procession through the principal streets of Korgbor to the Big Ada Community Centre, where the grand coronation featured traditional drumming, dancing and cultural performances showcasing the rich heritage of the Ada people.
Clad in elaborate traditional regalia adorned with royal beads and ornaments, Nana Maadey Leyo I officially assumed her traditional responsibilities amid cheers from community members and well-wishers.
Speaking after her coronation, the newly installed Youth Queen Mother identified school dropout, teenage pregnancy and youth unemployment as some of the major challenges confronting young people in the area.
She pledged to work closely with parents, schools, traditional authorities, government agencies and development partners to promote education, encourage responsible behaviour and create opportunities that would enable young people to reach their full potential.
According to Nana Maadey Leyo I, the absence of a Youth Queen Mother in the community had left a gap in mentoring and engaging young people on issues affecting their welfare and development.
She said her office would serve as a bridge between the traditional leadership and the youth by promoting education, discipline, leadership and social responsibility, while advocating programmes that improve the lives of girls, boys and young women.
Beyond education, she also pledged to champion entrepreneurship, vocational training and economic empowerment initiatives aimed at reducing youth unemployment and improving livelihoods within the community.
Also speaking at the event, Nene Agudze Obikyere called on the people of the Ada Traditional Area to embrace peace and unity, stressing that internal divisions have over the years hindered the area’s development despite its vast economic, tourism and cultural potential.
He noted that Ada possesses enormous opportunities, including its scenic coastline, rich cultural heritage and natural resources, but said these could only be fully harnessed through unity and a shared commitment to development.
The Mankralo also urged parents to play an active role in raising their children, emphasizing the importance of discipline, moral values and quality education in nurturing responsible future leaders.
Residents who attended the colourful ceremony expressed optimism that the installation of Nana Maadey Leyo I would strengthen youth engagement, help address social challenges such as teenage pregnancy and school dropout, and contribute meaningfully to the development of the Ada Traditional Area.