‘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
The Ghana Highway Authority has announced a temporary traffic management arrangement on sections of the Accra Tema Motorway and the Tetteh Quarshie Interchange as construction work continues on the motorway expansion project.
In a public announcement issued on March 5, the Authority explained that the arrangement forms part of ongoing construction works under the Accra Tema Motorway and Extension Projects.
It noted that the traffic adjustment is required to allow contractors carry out T beam launching works for the expansion of the Tetteh Quarshie Interchange Bridge on the N1 highway.
Under the arrangement, lanes on the N4 northbound carriageway, which serves traffic moving from Accra to Madina, will be temporarily closed.
Meanwhile, the southbound carriageway from Madina to Accra, which currently has four lanes, will be reconfigured into two lanes in each direction to accommodate traffic moving both ways.
The Authority indicated that the temporary traffic changes will take effect from Monday, March 9, 2026 and are expected to last for four months.
According to the statement, the lane reduction is necessary to create a safe working space for construction personnel and to ensure the safety of motorists using the road.
The Authority therefore advised drivers to be cautious, obey traffic signs and cooperate with traffic management officials throughout the construction period.
It encouraged members of the public who require further information to contact its Public Affairs Division through WhatsApp on 0551622244.
By: Jacob Aggrey
The National Chief Imam, Osman Nuhu Sharubutu, has congratulated the Government and people of Ghana as the country marks its 69th Independence Day, urging citizens to renew their commitment to national unity and democratic values.
In a statement to commemorate the celebration on March 6, he encouraged Ghanaians to use the occasion to strengthen their dedication to constitutional democracy, economic progress, interfaith harmony and peaceful coexistence.
He observed that the world was currently facing several challenges, including the rise of authoritarian governments and increasing military conflicts among nations.
According to him, humanity was experiencing turbulent times, with genocidal attitudes and violent extremism becoming more widespread in different parts of the world.
The Chief Imam explained that such global developments should inspire Ghanaians to come together and deepen their commitment to nation building while embracing unity in diversity.
He noted that although colonialism left a painful mark on the country’s history, Ghanaians could take comfort in their collective determination to overcome colonial subjugation and build a free nation.
Reflecting on the country’s independence struggle, he indicated that Ghanaians now remembered the victory for liberty rather than the hardship endured during the fight against tyranny.
The National Chief Imam offered prayers for divine guidance and blessings for the President, John Dramani Mahama, the Government and the people of Ghana.
By: Jacob Aggrey
