Sefwi anhwiaso: Ogyeahoho Yaw Gyebi II, the Paramount Chief of Sefwi Anhwiaso Traditional Area, has launched an educational endowment fund with a seed amount of GHC500,000 to support education in the area. The fund, named the 'Ogyeahoho Education Fund', aims to assist brilliant but needy students within the traditional area in accessing quality education, contributing to the region's holistic development.
According to Ghana News Agency, the Paramount Chief also donated GHC200,000 and 20 desktop computers to facilitate the construction of a state-of-the-art Information and Communication Technology (ICT) laboratory for students. Speaking at the 2025 Elluo Festival durbar in Bibiani, Ogyeahoho Gyebi II noted that the initiative would alleviate the financial burden on parents unable to afford tertiary education fees for their children.
The festival, themed 'Our Heritage, Our People, Our Development', highlighted the importance of preserving cultural heritage. Dr. Daniel Mckorley, CEO of McDan Group of Companies and Special Guest of Honour, commended Ogyeahoho Gyebi II for promoting cultural heritage and encouraged the youth to explore economic opportunities using the area's natural resources. Dr. Mckorley also pledged GH?2 million in interest-free loans for women in the area and scholarship packages for 10 students.
Awulae Agyefi Kwame II, the Paramount Chief of Nsein Traditional Area and chairman of the event, urged chiefs to collaborate with the government to combat illegal mining. The festival showcased the area's rich culture through drumming and dancing, attracting government officials and traditional leaders from various regions.