THE immediate past Northern Regional Minister, Alhaji Mustapha Ali Idris, has donated 50 bags of cement to the Dapkema, Naa Mohammed Alhassan Dawuni, Chief of Tamale for the renovation of his palace.
Alhaji Idris described the chief as a visionary and diligent traditional leader and when offered the necessary support, he could help accelerate the development of the metropolis.
He, therefore, urged the people to rally behind the Dakpema and unite to fast track the achievement of the development agenda of the chief.
The Dakpema expressed appreciation to the former minister, who he said, was an illustrious son of the area.
He entreated other individuals and groups to emulate the exemplary leadership qualities of Alhaji Idris and also contribute their quota to the development of the metropolis.
The 56-year-old chief was introduced in Tamale on Friday, February 6, 2009. The occasion was marked with pomp and pageantry amidst the display of customary rites and cherished values of Dagbon.
Until his enskinment, Dapkema Dawuni worked with the Plant Protection and Quarantine Unit of the Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MoFA), Tamale. He is also a farmer.
The chief said peace and unity, education and job creation were some of the issues he intended to tackle during his reign.
He called for peaceful co-existence and advised the indigenes, especially the youth to channel their energies towards productive ventures and not engage in violent acts at the least provocation.
His predecessor, the late Dakpema, Richard Alhassan, died in September 2007 at the age of 81 after a short illness. Born in Tamale in August 1926, the late Dakpema was enskinned on February 20, 1967 and ruled for 40 years.
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