Lamashegu chief confers chieftaincy title on Senior Vice President of Ghana Institution of Surveyors
The Chief of Lamashegu, Lamashe-Naa Alhaji Mahama Iddrisu, has conferred a chieftaincy title on the Senior Vice President of the Ghana Institution of Surveyors, Surveyor Isaac Larbie, in recognition of his professional achievements and contribution to national development.
Surveyor Isaac Larbie took cola at the Lamashe-Naa’s Palace in Lamashegu, Tamale, on Saturday, October 10, 2026, and was recognised as Lamashegu Naa Zosimli Naa. He is expected to return to the palace in the coming days for his formal enskinment.
The honour follows his exemplary leadership at the 2026 Annual Quantity Surveying Division Conference of the Ghana Institution of Surveyors, held at the Modern City Hotel in Tamale. His leadership and contribution to the conference reportedly impressed Lamashe-Naa Mahama Iddrisu, who attended as Special Guest of Honour and subsequently invited him to the palace for the traditional presentation of cola.
Lamashe-Naa Mahama Iddrisu said the honour was intended to strengthen ties between traditional authorities and professional bodies while recognising the important role quantity surveyors play in promoting value for money, accountability and efficiency in public infrastructure delivery in Ghana.
At the conference, the Ghana Institution of Surveyors also honoured Lamashe-Naa Mahama Iddrisu for his exemplary leadership, support for professional development and commitment to the advancement of the Dagbon Kingdom and the Northern Region.
Surveyor Isaac Larbie expressed gratitude to Lamashe-Naa Mahama Iddrisu and the elders of the Lamashegu Traditional Area for the recognition. He pledged to uphold the values of the traditional area and serve as a worthy ambassador of Lamashegu.
The ceremony was attended by elders of the Lamashe-Naa Palace and members of the Survey Department from Tamale and Accra.
Source: Northwebonline.com
