{
  "id": 17104086,
  "title": "EPA Styrofoam ban campaign: Tamale palace honours EPA CEO with traditional environmental protection title",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/29/epa-styrofoam-ban-campaign-tamale-palace-honours-epa-ceo-with-17104086",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-29T18:18:35.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "GBC Ghana",
    "slug": "gbc-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.gbcghanaonline.com/news/epa-styrofoam-ban-campaign-tamale-palace-honours-epa-ceo-with-traditional-environmental-protection-title/2026/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Corporate Affairs announced that the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) Chief Executive Officer, Professor Nana Ama Browne Klutse, has been bestowed with the traditional title Lamashea Namtere Maligu-Naa by the Lamushee Naa of Tamale, Alhaji Mahama Idrisu. This recognition, meaning Queen Protector of the Environment, honors Professor Klutse's contributions to environmental protection during her tenure as EPA CEO. The EPA's Styrofoam ban awareness campaign in Northern Ghana is set to benefit from the strong partnership that this title signifies. Professor Klutse accepted the honor with gratitude and pledged her commitment to the environmental initiatives of the palace. The EPA's Acting Director of Risk and Strategy, Sydney Kwaku Danso, also received the title Malibu Naa Wulana in recognition of his leadership and support for Professor Klutse. The EPA team is actively promoting the ban on polystyrene products, commonly known as Styrofoam, through a public awareness campaign and a grand durbar in Tamale, where they will educate communities on the environmental and health risks associated with Styrofoam use and disposal.",
  "summary": "SOURCE: Corporate Affairs,EPA The Chief Executive Officer of the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA), Professor Nana Ama Browne Klutse, has been conferred with the traditional title Lamashea Namtere Maligu-Naa, meaning Queen Protector of the Environment, by the Lamushee Naa of Tamale, Alhaji Mahama Idrisu, who also represents the Yaa Naa of Dagbon. The honour recognises Professor […]",
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        "outlet": "Starr FM",
        "title": "EPA Styrofoam ban campaign: Tamale palace honours EPA CEO with traditional environmental protection title",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/29/epa-styrofoam-ban-campaign-tamale-palace-honours-epa-ceo-with",
        "published": "2026-10-29T10:57:58.000Z"
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        "outlet": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
        "title": "EPA CEO Nana Ama Browne Klutse honoured for her efforts in environmental protection",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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