Afutuakwa Traditional Area Gets a New Lease on Life: Okumanini Pledges Improved Sanitation, Healthcare, and Education
The newly installed Paramount Chief of Afutuakwa Traditional Area in the Central Region, Okumanini Baffour Asare Kyeahene II, has pledged to improve the livelihood of his indigenes, with a particular focus on sanitation, healthcare, and education. After being inducted into the Central Regional House of Chiefs on Wednesday, the chief stated that his administration would prioritize these areas to inject a transformative impact within the traditional area.
Speaking in a media engagement, Okumanini Baffour Asare Kyeahene II highlighted the benefits of his vision, including improved health outcomes due to a hygienic environment, increased access to quality education, and an enhanced overall quality of life. “Health is wealth,” he emphasized, underscoring that his people’s well-being extends beyond monetary measures.
The chief assured the youth within his traditional area of improved living conditions, promising to provide lasting solutions to unemployment. He aims to make Afutuakwa attractive to both foreign and local investors, creating jobs to tackle youth unemployment. By doing so, he believes it will also help reduce crime rates within the paramountcy.
Okumanini Baffour Asare Kyeahene II further noted that he would collaborate with government institutions, such as the Immigration Service, Fire Service, and Ghana Police Service, to facilitate recruitment and provide employment opportunities for his people. This initiative, he said, would not only improve the economic prospects of the youth but also enhance the overall security and stability of the traditional area.
The Paramount Chief’s vision for Afutuakwa is centered on creating a prosperous and sustainable future for his people. With his commitment to improving sanitation, healthcare, and education, Okumanini Baffour Asare Kyeahene II is poised to make a significant impact on the lives of the indigenes of Afutuakwa Traditional Area.
As the chief settles into his new role, the people of Afutuakwa are optimistic about the future, knowing that their leader is dedicated to their well-being and prosperity. With Okumanini Baffour Asare Kyeahene II at the helm, Afutuakwa Traditional Area is set to experience a new era of development and growth.
