CalBank Agency Head Calls for Quality Education, Cultural Preservation and Drug-Free Youth at SOMETUTUZA 2026 Launch.

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Torgbui Adamah III in the picture.


A proud daughter of the Somè Traditional Area and Agency Head of one of CalBank's agencies in Ghana's Western Region, Aseye Todzro Nuworkpor, has called on the people of Somè to place greater emphasis on quality education, youth development and the preservation of their rich cultural heritage.


Speaking as a Special Guest at the launch of SOMETUTUZA 2026 at Adafienu, Madam Nuworkpor described the annual celebration as more than a festival, saying it is a platform for reflection, unity and collective action towards the development of the Somè Traditional Area.


Introducing herself as a native of Blekusu with maternal roots in Klikor, she commended the Somè Traditional Council for sustaining the festival and urged all citizens, both home and abroad, to contribute meaningfully to the area's progress.


Focusing on education, Madam Nuworkpor stressed that the future of Somè depends on how seriously parents and communities invest in the education of their children. She expressed concern over truancy, poor academic performance and inadequate parental supervision, urging parents, teachers and community leaders to work together to nurture disciplined and responsible children.



She also raised alarm over the growing menace of hard drug abuse, alcoholism, internet fraud and other social vices among the youth. According to her, these activities are destroying the future of many young people and threatening the development of the traditional area. She appealed to chiefs, parents and opinion leaders to intensify efforts to combat the problem through counselling, skills training, sports and entrepreneurship opportunities.


Madam Nuworkpor further emphasized the need to preserve the cultural identity of the Somè people. She encouraged parents to teach their children to speak Eʋe, their mother tongue, with pride and to remain connected to their hometowns regardless of where they live or work.


She noted that language, customs, festivals and traditional institutions are invaluable assets that must be protected for future generations, adding that culture should be seen as a source of pride, identity and tourism development rather than something outdated.


Calling for a united front, she urged chiefs, parents, youth groups, churches, NGOs and all stakeholders to partner with the Somè Traditional Council in building a brighter future for the area.



She concluded by reminding participants that the future of Somè rests in the hands of its people and that through quality education, responsible youth and the preservation of cultural values, the area can achieve lasting unity and sustainable development.


Her address received warm applause from participants, who praised her inspiring message and commitment to the development of her ancestral home despite her professional responsibilities in the Western Region.


Report by Courage Edwin Amenuda

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