THE chiefs and people of Manya Jokpanya, a farming community in the Dangme West District in the Greater Accra Region, have celebrated their annual Ngmayem festival with a call on the government to harness the tourism potential in the Shai Hills to the benefit of the nation.
Nene Tetteh Korabo, Manya Jokpanya Mantse, who made the call on behalf of the chiefs and people of the area, said the area was endowed with sites such as the Shai wildlife and game reserves, as well as remarkable enclaves and caves which if developed could generate huge revenue for the country.
The Ngmayem festival of the people of Shai signifies the end of severe famine which struck their forefathers when they migrated from Israel to the Shai Hills.
He expressed happiness at the fast rate at which the area was developing following decades of underdevelopment which beset the community and lauded residents of the community for their significant roles which had brought about improvement in the area.
Nene Korabo paid glowing tribute to the indigenes for their contributions towards the construction of a highway, basic school, and places of convenience, as well as ensuring that the community was connected to the national grid.
The Chief Executive of the Dangme West District Assembly, Mr Ayeme Odoi Lartey, pledged the government’s support to consolidate the efforts of the people to promote development of the area.
He challenged the youth to take advantage of the National Youth Employment Programme (NYEP), which is set to start registration across the country as part of government’s measures being taken to improve the well-being of the citizenry.
The General Overseer of the Musama Disco Christo Church, Maknayeeba Jehu Appiah, who chaired the function, lauded the chief for his exemplary leadership and pledged his church’s support to the community in its missionary activities.
The colourful ceremony saw a display of the rich Ghanaian culture and heritage.
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