‘Nyansapo festival and competition’ held in New Juaben
The Ghanaian local language is crucial to enhancing learning and fostering creativity in our younger generation, Mr Alexander Gasu, a Director at the Eastern Regional Coordinating Council has said.
At the celebration of this year’s Nyansapo festival and competition organised by the Centre for National Culture (CNC) in the New Juaben South Municipal Assembly, Mr Gasu highlighted the basic value of the mother tongue in connecting individuals to their heritage and identity.
As part of the festival, a competition was held among the pupils to test their knowledge about the country’s local and traditional songs popularly called ‘Adadamu,’ (Proverbs); ‘Kasakua,’ (Names and their meanings): ‘Edin ne Mmrane’ and Abisaa.
Six schools including Freeman Methodist ‘A’, Nana Kwaku Boateng ‘D’, Samplet Educational Academy, Souls Harbour, Brendford Academy, and St Agnes RC Basic School participated in the event.
Brendford Academy emerged first, followed by St Agnes RC Basic School, second and Nana Kwaku Boateng ‘D’ placing third position.
Mr Gasu added “every artistic creation and form of creativity stem from our language. Our mother tongue connects us to ourselves on a deeper level. Even when we travel abroad, speaking our language with fellow countrymen enables emotional connection and reinforces our cultural identity. It fosters community development.”
In his welcome address, Ernest Dwomoh, an administrator underscored the festival’s purpose as one celebrated annually to teach young ones the local language, proverbs, and the meaning of names.
He said it was part of the initiatives by the Cultural Centre to protect and promote the country’s culture, and the need to raise awareness and educate people about it to enable them understand and preserve it for future generations.
Emmanuel Eddison, the New Juaben South Municipal Cultural Coordinator of the Ghana Education Service, expressed gratitude to the organisers of the festival and hoped that it would help pupils and future generations to appreciate the country’s heritage.
From Ama Tekyiwaa Ampadu Agyeman, Koforidua
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VP Opoku-Agyemang chairs Armed Forces Council
Vice President Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang is chair of the newly appointed Armed Forces Council.
Established under Article 211 of the 1992 Constitution, the Council provides strategic leadership and oversight to ensure the Ghana Armed Forces remain effective, modern, and disciplined.
In his address to the Council members, President Mahama emphasised their critical role in the military’s governance and administration.
He underscored the government’s unwavering commitment to modernising the Armed Forces to address evolving security threats, ranging from terrorism and cybercrime to climate-related challenges.
“The responsibility placed on your shoulders as a Council is one of great national importance,” President Mahama stated.
He added that “The strength of our Armed Forces depends not only on the bravery of the men and women in uniform but also on the leadership policies and decisions that guide them.”
The president’s key priorities include capacity-building programs to enhance personnel skills, investment in modern military technology and equipment, enhanced infrastructure development, and improved welfare and support systems for military personnel and their families.
President Mahama also highlighted the increasing role of technology in modern warfare, urging the Council to embrace innovation and data-driven security solutions in developing the nation’s defence strategy.
The President emphasised the importance of strengthening partnerships with ECOWAS, the African Union, and international allies to address global security threats.
The President called on the Council to uphold the highest standards of ethical conduct, transparency, and accountability within the Armed Forces, stressing that corruption and misconduct have no place in the military.
He expressed gratitude to the outgoing members of the Armed Forces Council for their dedicated service. He congratulated the newly sworn-in members, expressing confidence in their ability to serve with honour, wisdom, and unwavering commitment to Ghana.
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Muntaka sworn in as Member of Armed Forces Council
President John Dramani Mahama in accordance with Article 211 of the 1992 Constitution has sworn in the newly appointed members of the Ghana Armed Forces Council at the Ministry of Defence in Accra.
The Council is responsible for advising the President on defence policy, military administration, and operational readiness.
Minister for the Interior, Hon. Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, was among those sworn in as a member of the Council, with H.E. Vice President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang serving as Council Chairperson.
The President urged the new Council members to approach their roles with dedication and a clear vision, emphasising the importance of their work in shaping the future of the Ghana Armed Forces, stressing the need to modernise the military and enhance its operational capabilities.
He reaffirmed the critical role of the military in governance and thanked the military officers and their families for their service and sacrifice.
The Vice President Opoku-Agyemang in her remarks, assured the President that the Council will serve diligently, loyally, and with patriotic zeal to reset the Ghana Armed Forces.
Other members of the Council include Dr. Edward Kofi Omane Boamah, Hon. Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, CWO. Daniel Addo, Brig-General (Rtd) Fuseini Iddrisu, and Nancy Dakwa Ampofo Esq.
