The Nafana Kroye Kuo at Techiman has marked its 10th anniversary with a strong call for unity, cultural pride, and sustainable development among the Nafana people.
The celebration, held under the theme “10 Years of Nafana Unity: Reuniting Our Roots for a Stronger Future,” brought together chiefs, community members, and dignitaries from across Nafana lands and beyond.
The event was chaired by the Chief of Debibi, who also serves as the Head of Teacher Education at the University of Ghana, Legon, Nana Amoako Gago II. In his remarks, he expressed satisfaction with the success of the program and commended the leadership of the association for their dedication and vision.
“I am very pleased with what I have seen here today, and on behalf of the chiefs of Nafana lands, I commend the leadership of the Nafana Kroye Kuo,” he said. He also extended appreciation to the Chairperson of the Bono East Regional Peace Council for his insightful contributions.
Touching on national and regional concerns, he addressed the ongoing chieftaincy dispute in Sampa, urging all parties involved to embrace dialogue and compromise. He explained that resolving the dispute is crucial for development in the area.
“We are all affected by the Sampa chieftaincy dispute. If we are able to resolve it through compromise, I believe Sampa and its surrounding communities will experience significant development.”
Nana Amoako Gago II, further urged leadership of the association to put in adequate measures to ensure the sustainability of the Nafana Nafana Endowment Fund.
“I urge the leadership of the Nafana Kroye Kuo to put in adequate measures to ensure the sustainability of the Nafana Endowment Fund. Establishing the fund is an excellent initiative, and sustaining it will go a long way in supporting the future of our young people.”
The Chairperson of the Bono East Regional Peace Council, Rev. Prince Owusu Aseku, called for calm and unity among stakeholders involved in the ongoing Sampa chieftaincy dispute. Speaking as a special guest at the event, he noted that the Council is actively working to resolve the situation but emphasized the need for compromise among all parties.
“We are all aware of the ongoing chieftaincy dispute in Sampa, and the Bono Regional Peace Council is making efforts to resolve it. However, as a special guest speaker at this celebration, I would like to take this opportunity to appeal to all parties involved to reach a compromise and bring this situation to a lasting resolution.”
Rev. Aseku further warned that the prolonged dispute could have serious economic consequences, stressing that it discourages investment in Sampa and its surrounding communities, thereby hindering development not only in the area but also across the Bono Region and Ghana as a whole.
“The unfortunate reality is that prolonged disputes discourage investment in Sampa and its surrounding communities, which will hinder development not only in that area but also in the Bono Region and Ghana as a whole.”
The President of the Nafana Kroye Kuo, Rev. Francis Sie Amakye, on his part expressed appreciation to members of the association for their dedication and support in ensuring the success of the anniversary celebration. He commended their collective efforts and highlighted the progress made over the years.
Reflecting on the journey of the association, Rev. Amakye explained that although the group was established in 2001, unforeseen circumstances delayed earlier celebrations, making the 10th anniversary a significant milestone.
“I would like to use this opportunity to thank all members of the Nafana Kroye Kuo for their immense contribution to making this program a success.
“As our immediate past Chairperson mentioned, the association was started in 2001, but due to reasons beyond our control, we are only now celebrating our 10th anniversary. This clearly shows how far we have come as an association.”
He also encouraged Nafana people to take pride in their rich cultural heritage and promote it wherever they find themselves.
“I would also like to encourage all Nafana people to be proud of showcasing their culture and traditions wherever they find themselves.”
Rev. Amakye further announced the official launch of the Nafana Endowment Fund, an initiative aimed at supporting brilliant but needy students across Nafana lands. He assured members that measures would be put in place to ensure the long-term sustainability of the fund.
“The Nafana Kroye Kuo has officially launched the Nafana Endowment Fund to support brilliant but needy students across all Nafana lands. We will put in place measures to ensure that the fund is sustainable in the long term.”
Source: Elvisanokye.com