Nana Ama Entsie I, the Developmental queen of Ekumfi Otuam

In the serene town of Ekumfi Otuam in the Central Region, Inspector (Insp) Rebecca Nana Ama Entsie gracefully wears two distinguished crowns – one as a dedicated law enforcement officer and the other as the revered ‘Nkosuo Hemaa’ (Devel­opment Queen).

Her life’s voyage tells a tale of unwavering dedication and an undy­ing bond with her community, with a delicate art of balancing the duty and honour of royalty.

Inspector Nana Ama Entsie’s jour­ney is a testament to a remarkable hard work and dedication to both education and public service.

Insp Entsie, the development queen with stool name Nana Ama Entsie I started school at Nungua Methodist Primary in Accra and by dint of hard work, she completed her Basic Education Certificate Examina­tion (BECE).

She continued her pursuit of knowledge at SNAPS College of Ac­countancy and Secretaryship in Adab­raka, Accra, where she graduated as a typist but also developed a strong foundation in administrative skills.

She had a keen interest in joining the security services and therefore enrolled with the Ghana Police Service as a recruit in 2005 at the National Police Training School (NPTS) at Tesano in Accra and was posted to the Central Cook House of the NPTS as an ad­ministrative clerk.

She developed interest in culinary activities and there­fore enrolled at the Accra Technical University, where she is currently pursuing a course in hospitality.

This pursuit is a testa­ment to a commitment to excellence and desire to master in diverse fields of knowledge.

In addition to the academic pursuits, she made significant con­tributions to the law enforcement community. Since joining the Police service in 2004, she participated in significant national operations includ­ing Operation Vanguard.

The dynamic Police woman had demonstrated exceptional dedication and determination, ascending through the ranks to her current rank as an Inspector of Police. She is currently the administrator at the Central Cook House of the National Police Training School in Accra.

Her impact reaches far be­yond her local community.

In 2017, she had the priv­ilege of embarking on a mis­sion to South Sudan, where she worked as a United Nations Peace Keeping Officer for a year as part of the National Formed Police Unit (NFPU) team.

Balancing work and family life is a significant aspect of her life, as a law enforcement officer.

She said good com­munication, open and honest communication with family was always a cornerstone.

She said as a de­velopment queen, she holds a unique and significant responsibil­ity towards the growth and progress of her com­munity.

Her position encom­passes crucial tasks that directly impact the lives of the people she has tak­en an oath to serve.

According to her, one of her roles as a developmental queen was to ensure the safety and security of the com­munity members. This can be done by ensuring the installation of street­lights.

Nana Ama Entsie I said she was de­termined to work hand-in-hand with the District Assembly or stakeholders to ensure that basic amenities such public and private toilets and bath were built.

She said mobilising support from stakeholders and Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) in a collabora­tive effort was one of the ways she hopes to raise partners to carry on the development agenda of her community.

The development queen said creating recreational spaces, such as astro-turf football pitches, and hosting events during festivals, serve a dual purpose. It does not only enhance the community’s wellbeing by providing spaces for leisure and ex­ercise but also generates revenue that can be reinvested into further development initiatives.

“I am commit­ted to steering our community towards a brighter future. Together, we can build a thriving and prosperous commu­nity.”

“The decision to make me a development queen stemmed from my dedication to champion­ing girl child education, recognising the role that education plays in transforming lives and communities.

She commended the traditional leaders in Ekumfi Otuam for the con­fidence reposed in her and assured them of her determination to bring development to the community.

The ‘Nkosuo Hemaa’ said her decision to assume this role was as a result of her passion for education and the desire to ensure respectable and dignified lives of her people.

She has a strong dislike for dis­honest people, particularly when it comes in the form of lies. Truthful­ness and integrity are qualities she holds in high regard.

She appealed for unity and shared responsibility to improve the com­munity and honour the legacy of the late President, Professor John Evans Fiifi Atta Mills, who hails from Ekumfi Otuam.

The police Inspector advised the public especially the youth to stay away from crime and partner the Police Service to have a crime-free environment.

“Crime prevention is a shared responsibility, see something say something,” she added.

She encouraged young females and police women to pick up role models in the Service.

“For me, Commissioner of Police (COP) Maame Yaa Tiwaa Addo Dan­quah, the Executive Director of the Economic and Organised Crime Office, is my mentor.”

According to her, COP Addo-Dan­quah who is also the President of the Police Ladies Association is the one she looks up to, adding that she has an open door policy.

The developmental queen is married to Mr Isaac Afotey Mensah, self-employed and blessed with three beautiful children and countless ad­opted and foster children, each with a unique source of light in her life.

“As a mother of many, I find ful­filment in nurturing and guiding the people of Ekumfi Otuam.”

A plate of fufu and palm nut soup is the favourite food of the develop­ment Queen who was born on Decem­ber 12, 1980 at Nungua.

Her hobbies are dancing, listening to music and engaging in communal activities.

By Anita Nyarko-Yirenkyi