Atwimahene calls for integration of culture in education

Nana Antwi Agyei Brempong II, Atwimahene, has called for the integration of Gha­naian culture and traditions into the national education system to help instil positive social values in children.

Speaking at the 30th anniversary celebration of Atwima Hall at the Akenten Appiah-Minka University of Skills Training and Entrepreneur­ial Development (AAMUSTED) in Kumasi, he said an understanding of chieftaincy, traditional values, norms, and local culture among schoolchildren would foster inclu­sivity, enhance training outcomes, and nurture responsible youth.

Nana Antwi Agyei Brempong noted that incorporating cultural ele­ments into both general and TVET education would equip students with skills to navigate diverse work environments, meet local needs, and connect with their heritage while creating opportunities for local industries.

“We must not look down on our culture and traditions; they are our hope,” he stressed, adding that culture-based education could also promote unity, environmental sus­tainability, and job creation.

He reaffirmed the strong re­lationship between the Atwima Traditional Council and the uni­versity, donating GH¢ 5,000 to support the hall. Professor Francis Ohene Boateng, Dean of Students at AAMUSTED, highlighted the hall’s role as a cultural hub on campus and said the university runs special traditional programmes alongside academic courses to deepen cul­tural appreciation. He added that AAMUSTED’s pioneering role in TVET and entrepreneurial training has equipped students for self-re­liance and contributed to reducing unemployment in the country.

—GNA