Ambassador Nancy Sam receives award from Ghana’s Buwa Kingdom
Tourism Ambassador for Miami, in the United States, Ambassador Nancy Q. Sam has received a leadership award from Buwa Kingdom, in the Upper West region of Ghana, for her “great work” in the tourism and humanitarian sectors.
The award was presented by Ben Obiri Asamoah, Principal Officer of the Upper West Regional House of Chief on behalf of the King of Buwa Kingdom, HRH Kuoro Baninye II; and his Queen, HRH Haala Kuoro Hawiise I of Buwa Kingdom.
Ambassador Nancy is an awarding winning philanthropist and internationally recognized thought leader in the tourism sector. In her role as the Tourism Ambassador for Miami, she has led efforts to build the bridge between the diaspora, especially Miami to West African countries through Ghana.
Her exemplary service is highly regarded by governments and privately owned business sector in the U.S., and privately owned corporations across Africa; for her international reach that has allowed her to play a variety of key roles on their behalf.
She received a Proclamation of Recognition of her exemplary work in Miami on March 2024 by the North Miami Mayor Alix Desulme. The Buwa recognition came a month after in April 2024. The recognition from her home country, Ghana was in regard to her influence and capacities in its sub-regions.
“We were so honored to have Ambassador Nancy Q Sam at the historical Enskinment of Haala Kuoro Nlowie Hawiise I [as Queen of Buwa Kingdom]” said the King. The Enskinment is a revered traditional ceremony practiced among ethnic groups in northern Ghana, where individuals are formally installed as chiefs or traditional leaders.
In her speech at the event, Ambassador Nancy spoke to the villagers regarding the importance of developing Buwa Kingdom and embracing change. She also donated educational supplies, food, medical supplies, clothes, toys, and food to Buwa Kingdom.
The Buwa (sometimes called Zini) Kingdom is located in the Northeastern corner of Upper West, Ghana. The kingdom, which is about twice the area of Austin, Texas, in the US, is one of the 32 Traditional Areas in the Upper West Region of Ghana. The Buwa Traditional Area is made up of both indigenous and settler communities with their respective traditional rulers. Its people are called Buwaala.
The kingdom’s indigenous communities include Zini, Niator, Nimoro, Puzene, Fatchu, Pepilime, Du, Wiiro, Tiiwi, Nyentie, Dakuma, Gumo, Kaa, Nyivil, Sangbaka, Buo, Wasai, Lulo and Hiel. Its non-indigenous communities include Fielimuo, Chetu, Gaper, Kankanduole, Kunchuuri, Bugbal, Foliteng, Butong, Mwaampaale and Butoro.
According to a joint statement from the King and Queen about Ambassador Nancy, Buwa Kingdom is “humbled and grateful for the support that she has provided for the people of our communities. She is an award-winning leader that has a heart to serve. It is truly an honor to have her support.”
Source: Buwa Kingdom
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