AHWERASE AKUAPEM, E/R. — The Eastern Regional Minister, Rita Akosua Adjei Awatey, has urged the youth of Ahwerase Akuapem in the Akuapem Traditional Area to take pride in their history and cultural heritage while embracing education, science, technology and innovation to drive community development.
She encouraged the youth to learn about the history of their ancestors, speak and preserve their local language, and uphold traditional practices, including the Fontomfrom tradition, to safeguard their cultural identity for future generations.
Addressing a durbar of chiefs and people of Ahwerase, the Regional Minister emphasised the need for the youth to strike a balance between preserving their ancestral heritage and acquiring modern education and skills to meet the demands of a changing world.
She noted that the development of every community depended largely on the unity, commitment and collective efforts of its people.
Madam Awatey therefore called on residents to work together to improve key sectors, including education, healthcare, sanitation, roads, water supply, agriculture and tourism, while creating more opportunities for the youth.
She reaffirmed the government’s commitment to collaborating with traditional authorities and local communities to accelerate development across the Eastern Region and the country as a whole.
Meanwhile, the Chief of Ahwerase Akuapem, Nana Opare Kwafo, has expressed concern over what he described as the declining respect for the elderly among the youth, calling for a renewed commitment to traditional values and responsible upbringing.
He said restoring respect for the elderly and other cherished societal values was essential to preserving the community’s cultural identity and ensuring that younger generations remained connected to their roots.
Nana Opare Kwafo further observed that culture could serve as a significant source of economic opportunities and revenue if properly preserved, promoted and showcased to the rest of the world.
He stressed that investing in cultural preservation could help secure the future of the youth by creating opportunities in tourism and other cultural-related activities.
The chief also called for greater efforts to address illicit drug use among young people, emphasising the importance of cultural values and responsible social upbringing in guiding the youth towards a productive future.
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EASTERN REGIONAL MINISTER URGES AHWERASE YOUTH TO PRESERVE CULTURAL HERITAGE WHILE EMBRACING EDUCATION AND TECHNOLOGY
