Nana Ataa Ampomah Ahwenie
Title of Office
Sompahemaa, Atebubu Traditional Area
Stool Name: Nana Ataa Ampomah Ahwenie
Private Name: Helena Ampomah
Traditional Status: Sub-Divisional Queen Mother
Date of Enstoolment: April 8, 2024
National House of Chiefs Serial No: 361
Qualification:
- Bachelor of Education, Accounting, University of Cape Coast
- Road Safety Legislation, Johns Hopkins International Injury Research Unit
Biographical Profile
Nana Ataa Ampomah Ahwenie, known privately as Helena Ampomah, serves as the Sompahemaa of the Atebubu Traditional Area. Her enstoolment represents a historic
milestone, as she is the very first to occupy this office, establishing the foundation for its future role, identity and cultural relevance within Atebubuman.
Nana works with the National Road Safety Authority as Planning Manager, responsible for Regulation, Inspection and Compliance. Her role in national safety governance reflects a blend of professional leadership, policy engagement and public service. She is married to Mr. Elvis Smith Boamah, and together they are blessed with a daughter.
During the 2018–2019 academic year, she demonstrated exemplary leadership at the University of Cape Coast where she served as President of Adehye Hall. This achievement highlighted her capacity for student leadership, advocacy, administration and community mobilization.
As Sompahemaa, Nana Ataa Ampomah Ahwenie stands as a pioneering cultural figure whose tenure promises to contribute significantly to heritage preservation, social welfare, and institutional advancement within the Atebubu Traditional Area. Her combined professional experience and traditional responsibility position her as a transformational leader for present and future generations.