Ngleshie Alata Queen mother pledges to champion girl-child education

 The newly enstooled Paramount Queen­mother of Ngleshie Alata, James Town in Accra, Naa Affipong IV, has pledged to make girl-child education the cornerstone of her reign, emphasising its critical role in trans­forming communities and empowering future generations.

Speaking after her recent enstoolment, Naa Affipong IV, known in pri­vate life as Mrs Alberta Addo, called on parents and guardians to prior­itise the education of their daughters, stressing that educating a girl has a far-reaching impact beyond the individual.

“I pledge to dedicate my reign to champion girl-child education, which is a crucial tool for youth empowerment and community development,” she declared.

She pointed out that empowering girls through both academic and voca­tional training would not only reduce social issues such as teenage pregnan­cy but also prepare them to become responsible and influential leaders in society.

Naa Affipong IV highlighted the urgent need to provide young girls with equal opportunities and create envi­ronments that support their growth and confidence.

She urged parents to be intentional about their daughters’ futures, saying “an educated girl has the power to lift her entire family out of poverty and transform her community. We must not fail them.”

The Queen mother also appealed to chiefs, elders, and community leaders to join forces in promoting initiatives aimed at empowering the youth, particularly young girls, through education, mentorship, and entrepre­neurship.

While advocating girl-child edu­cation, Naa Affipong IV stressed the importance of peace, unity, and moral values within the community, especial­ly among the youth.

The Queenmother also emphasised the importance of collaboration be­tween traditional authorities and state institutions to address broader commu­nity challenges such as unemployment, infrastructure deficits, and social vices.

Her enstoolment ceremony was marked by vibrant cultural displays and attended by chiefs, queen mothers, elders, and residents of the Ngleshie Alata community. As part of the rites, she swore an oath of allegiance to the elders of Adjumako Durampong, promising to serve her people with dedication

 By Esinam Jemima Kuatsinu