Nana Serwaa Bruwaa II: A beacon of holistic and sustainable development at Akrokerri

In the heart of the Adansi North District of the Ashanti Region, a transformative leader is redefining the traditional role of a Queenmother.

Nana Serwaa Bruwaa II, the Queenmother of the Akrokerri Sub-Divisional Council Area has emerged as a rare and multifaceted force, simultaneously acting as a dedicated Philanthropist, a progressive Industrialist, an innovative Agriculturalist and a staunch Environmentalist.

Her reign, spanning over three decades, is marked by a deep commitment to the welfare of her subjects and the preservation of natural resources for future generations.

The Philanthropist

Nana Bruwaa’s philanthropic endeavours are aimed at long-term community upliftment. She consistently works to bridge the infrastructure gap in Akrokerri, often using her own resources to support social amenities.

Health

At the Akrokerri Health Centre, she has the credit of  providing the main building with burglar proofs at a cost of GHC19,000 to ward off thieves who constantly invade  the facility,  record shelves, nine beds, three TV sets  for the OPD and both male and female wards.

Nana Serwaa Bruwaa has refurbished the various Units of the Reproductive and Child Health (RCH), Counselling and Ear, Nose &Throat (ENT) Units, as well as providing diagnostic tools to the ENT.

She also provided washrooms for staff and patients in addition to suck-away at the Maternity Block, besides the provision of a borehole fitted with Polytank.

Nana Bruwaa has also secured a health infrastructure (about 70 percent completed) by AngloGold Ashanti (AGA), which  will accommodate a Theatre plus Recovery, Pharmacy, modernised Laboratory and offices when completed, as well as securing an Incinerator for the health centre.

To enhance security and to ensure staff efficiency, Nana Bruwaa has funded the construction of a fence wall around the local Health Centre and renovated and converted an old block into a Daycare.

Mrs. Lydia Asantewaa Osei, Senior Nurse at Health Centre disclosed that Nana Bruwaa has been helpful and instrumental in the infrastructure upgrades at the health centre.

Education

The Queenmother has shown a strong commitment to education as well having donated 50 classroom desks to the Serwaa Bruwaah D/A Basic School at Dadwene to improve teaching and learning for pupils.

Energy and Infrastructure

It is on record that she injected GH¢300,000 into stabilising the electricity supply in Akrokerri, procuring four new transformers and quality cables to address erratic power supply that was damaging residential appliances of residents.

The Agriculturalist and Industrialist: Cultivating Economic Independence

Nana Serwaa Bruwaa II has successfully blended traditional leadership with industrial-scale agriculture, proving that sustainable farming is a powerful tool for community empowerment.

Recognizing the need for food security and employment, she manages a diverse agricultural portfolio that includes 15 acres of plantain, 1,200 rubber plantations and robust palm oil processing operations.

With the pilot production of palm oil to commence within this week she also has portfolio of poultry and has received over 300 birds (Layers and Boilers) under the Nkoko Nketenkete Initiative by the government.

Her exploits in agricultural ventures are not solely for profit; they are designed to create employment opportunities, particularly for young women.

qBy providing jobs in her farming and processing endeavors, she actively discourages youth participation in destructive illegal mining “galamsey”.

Her prowess in this sector led to her being crowned the Best Farmer of the Adansi North District during the 39th Farmers Day celebration in 2023.

The Environmentalist: Guardian of Ecosystems

As a guardian of Ecosystems deeply concerned about the destruction of ancestral lands and water bodies by illegal mining, Nana Bruwaa II has taken a proactive stance on environmental protection. She has embarked on a rigorous tree-planting initiative aimed at restoring degraded areas.

Her dedication was formally recognized by the Crusaders of Change for Environmental Sustainability in Africa (CCfESA), who honoured her for her efforts in protecting water bodies, forests, and ecosystems.

In collaboration with partners like INEC, she has launched “deforestation without afforestation” campaigns, urging a balanced approach to economic development that protects the environment.

A Legacy of Courageous Leadership

Nana Serwaa Bruwaa II stands as a shining example of a Development-oriented Queenmother.” Her holistic approach—combining economic empowerment through agriculture, industrial initiatives to support the local economy, environmental advocacy, and philanthropic investment in social infrastructure—makes her an exceptional leader.

Her efforts to fight illegal mining (galamsey) and her fight to protect the environment show a woman who is not afraid to take on difficult challenges for the good of her people.

Her legacy, already spanning over three decades, is one of unwavering service, innovation and care for the environment.

By Oswald P. Freiku

 

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