By Kingsley Mamore, GNA
Dambai (O/R), Aug. 10, GNA – Mr Toni J. C. Bakawu, the National Secretary of the Bassare Youth Association (BAYA), has urged Bassare youth nationwide to invest time, knowledge and resources in learning and preserving their history, culture and traditional values.
He said a deeper understanding of the Bassare people’s history and cultural heritage was essential to strengthening their identity, fostering unity and ensuring that cherished traditions were transmitted to future generations.
Mr Bakawu made the call during the inauguration of preparations for the 2026 BAYA National Congress in Kpandai, which brought together youth leaders, community representatives and other stakeholders.
He noted that the youth had a critical role to play in documenting and promoting the rich cultural heritage of the Bassare people, particularly at a time when globalisation and changing social trends were influencing traditional ways of life.
“Let us take our history and culture seriously and make conscious efforts to learn from our elders. What we inherit today must be preserved and passed on to generations yet unborn,” he said.
Mr Bakawu encouraged Bassare youth to use education, research, community engagement and modern communication platforms to deepen their knowledge of their heritage and promote it positively.
He said the 2026 National Congress provided an important platform for the youth to reflect on their shared history, identify opportunities for development and strengthen collaboration among Bassares in Ghana and beyond.
He urged the youth to see the Congress not only as a social gathering but also as an opportunity to build networks, exchange ideas and contribute meaningfully to the socio-economic development of their communities.
Mr Bakawu further called on parents, traditional authorities, community leaders and other stakeholders to support initiatives that would enable the younger generation to learn the Bassare language, customs, traditions and historical experiences.
GNA
Edited by Maxwell Awumah/ Christabel Addo