Vice President joins 2026 Aboakyir celebration
Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang joined the people of Effutu to celebrate Aboakyir 2026, describing the festival as a key platform for preserving identity, culture, and promoting local development. She said that the "Aboakyer festival is a platform for rediscovering, preserving, and promoting identity." This year's celebration also coincided with the 30th anniversary of Oma Odefe Neenyi Ghartey VII.
The Vice President praised Oma Odefe Neenyi Ghartey VII's leadership as exemplary and inspiring. She noted that the government is prioritising investments in infrastructure, access roads, and cultural enterprises to position Effutu as a growing tourism destination. She highlighted ongoing interventions aimed at expanding economic opportunities, including the proposed Women's Development Bank, which she said will improve access to finance for market women, fish processors, and small-scale entrepreneurs.
The 24-hour economy policy is being developed, with plans underway for the rollout of 24-hour markets nationwide to boost productivity and employment. She referenced the Adwumawura initiative, designed to support young people in turning their ideas into sustainable businesses. The Vice President reaffirmed the government's commitment to key infrastructure projects, including the Kasoa-Winneba road. She expressed hope that the festival will continue to grow stronger in the years ahead.
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Vice President Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang joined the Effutu people to celebrate Aboakyir 2026. The festival highlights the importance of cultural preservation, but what other benefits could it bring to the region?
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