Bolewura charges other women groups to emulate the Brifor Women Association

The Paramount Chief of the Bole Traditional area, Bolewura Sarfo Kutuge Feso (I) has charged women groups to emulate the Brifor Women Association in forming a unified women force in the quest to fight for gender equality and women inclusion in all aspects of development.

Speaking at the 9th Annual Congress of the Brifor Women Association held at Tuna last Saturday, Tunawura Dramani Mumuni who read a speech on behalf of the Bolewura said working together as a people is the surest way the Bole Traditional Area could attain the development status it desires.

The Bolewura urged the women group to forge ahead as a united body to work towards the total development transformation of the traditional area. He said the invitation of Gonja Chiefs to such events is of goodwill and meant to strengthen the bond of relationship between his Palace and the Brifor women of Bole Traditional Area.

Bolewura added that the occasion re-kindles the bond of relationship that always existed between Brifors and Gonjas and that the significance of the ceremony cannot be overemphasised since it marks a period of Cultural and Traditional renaissance among the people of the Bole Traditional Area.

“I am very grateful to add that there has been lasting peace between Brifors and Gonjas and I hope that this peace will be maintained and cherished at all times”; Bolewura noted.

The Paramount Chief of the Bole Traditional area further said the theme for this year’s congress which is ‘’Formal education, a tool for socio-economic liberation of women’’ is apt because Women’s empowerment is one of the most persistent social challenges and opportunities because gender inequalities manifest themselves in countless ways in every community across the Traditional Area.

“Even though the traditional area is on the path of development in various respects, the likelihood of its sustainability is in question, given such a large gender disparity. Hence, this congress reveals the need to empower women and achieve gender equality for the sustainable development of the traditional area”; he said.

Bolewura Sarfo Kutuge Feso (I) urged all Brifor Women to take responsibility for their own destiny and not engage in unproductive ventures.

The Chief noted that low empowerment of women and high gender gap still impedes the development process of the Traditional Area, hence his call for the inclusion of women in all areas of developmental initiatives to achieve sustainable development.

The Brifo Women’s Association was formed to bring its women together to discuss issues bothering their unity, women empowerment and also helps equip one another to become economically viable in society.

The Association has also taken upon themselves to build a school in Tuna since education is the foundation for sustainable development as part of their effort to support education in the traditional area.

The Member of Parliament (MP) for the Sawla-Tuna-Kalba Constituency Honourable  Andrew Chiwetey helped to cut a sod for the school project in Tuna after contributing 100 bags of cement to support the project.

In a comment after the ceremony, the MP said; “I want to use the opportunity to encourage them to continue to work together and have faith in their leadership.

"I also want to thank the chiefs and elders especially the Kongwura, the paramount chief of the Kong traditional area who graced the occasion with his presence. Kudos to Jeremiah Seidu, Executive Director of Jaksally for his continuous support of the activities of this group.

"Last but not least, I want to salute the founder and leader of the group, Madam Agnes Naamwendor for her determination, vision and perseverance and may God continue to grant her wisdom, patience and protection in all you do”.
 
 Abdul Sammed Gurundari  North East