By Mildred Siabi-Mensah
Takoradi, Nov. 12, GNA – The family of the Apremdo Chief has donated pews to the Apremdo Catholic Church (St Joseph Catholic church) in honour of their late mother, Nana Afrah as part of efforts to preserve her memory and celebrate her legacy.
The donation formed part of the family’s commitment to honour Nana Afra, the late mother of the Apremdo Chief, through her acts of service and support for the church and community.
Nana Afrah, the late mother of the Chief of Apremdo (Nana Egya Kwamina XI), pioneered early childhood education in the Apremdo community by establishing its very first kindergarten in 1975.
She worked single-handedly in the beginning, laying educational foundation for generations of local children before retiring in 2007.
Her school grew so rapidly and successfully that it attracted the attention of the Ghana Education Service (GES).
The GES officially adopted the school into the public system and appointed her as the first pupil teacher on the government payroll.
The Chief’s late Mother served as an educator and mentor for over three decades until her retirement from active service, thus shaping the early development of countless youth in Apremdo and surrounding areas.
Beyond the classroom, her educational legacy included a strong commitment to investing in girls’ education, women’s empowerment, and supporting local development initiatives led by her son, Nana Egya Kwamina XI.
Nana Egya Kwamina XI described her late mother as an epitome of hope, assurance and a reliable force in the family who helped to nurture the dreams and aspirations of many of the family members.
The family celebrated her first anniversary with Church service and family gathering graced by prominent chiefs from Ahanta and the Nzemaland including Nana Kobina Nketsia V and Nana Nwianwia, the chief of Mpohor.
Mr. Fiifi Buckman, MP for the area urged the community to reflect on the legacy of the late Nana Afrah as education brought enlightenment and peaceful coexistence.
Also present was Mr. Prince Hamid, a former MP for the area.
GNA
Edited by Kenneth Odeng Adade
Edited by Justina Hilda Paaga
Reporter Mildred Siabi-Mensah