Newly Enstooled Nyimfahen of Enyan Abaasa Traditional Council Pledges Job Creation and Youth Empowerment

The newly enstooled Nyimfahen of the Enyan Abaasa Traditional Council, Okumkom Nana Nyamful VI , has pledged to prioritise job creation and youth empowerment to drive development in the community.

Speaking to Agyei Kwaku Mensah shortly after his enstoolment, Okumkom Nana Nyamful VI outlined his vision to attract investors and establish sustainable businesses within Enyan Abaasa to provide employment opportunities for the youth.

According to him, creating jobs locally will help curb the growing trend of rural-urban migration, where many young people leave the town in search of greener pastures in the cities.

He emphasised that empowering the youth economically would not only improve livelihoods but also accelerate development in the area.

Touching on social values, the Nyimfahen expressed concern about the increasing disregard for the elderly in society. He reminded the community that parents and elders had sacrificed greatly to raise the younger generation and therefore deserve care, dignity, and respect.

On environmental issues, Okumkom Nana Nyamful VI highlighted the alarming rate of forest depletion, noting its contribution to climate change and destructive heavy rains. He urged residents to adopt responsible tree-cutting practices and encouraged tree planting as a measure to preserve the environment.

He further advised individuals who acquire lands along roadsides to preserve trees to provide shade and protect the ecosystem. Those who engage in tree planting, he said, would be duly recognised and commended.

The Nyimfahemaa of the Traditional Council, Nana Esi Sawa III, also addressed the gathering and raised concerns about the rising cases of teenage pregnancy in the community.

She appealed to parents to build strong, open relationships with their daughters, monitor their movements, and educate them about the consequences of premature sexual relationships. She stressed that guidance and friendship between parents and children are key to addressing the problem.

The Paramount Chief of the Enyan Abaasa Traditional Council, Okoamankra Kwame Ackonu X, who also serves as Vice President of the Central Regional House of Chiefs, advised the newly installed Nyimfahen to remain humble and accord due respect to the queen mother and elders of the traditional area.

He underscored that the development of both the royal family and the entire town must remain the chief’s top priority, which he noted was the very reason he was chosen to lead. He further encouraged him to remain steadfast in his faith and resist any negative influences that could derail his leadership.

Other members of the Traditional Council also offered words of advice and support, urging the Nyimfahen to lead with integrity, unity, and a strong commitment to progress.