Tema Traditional Council calls for cleaner environment, responsible parenting

Nii Adjetey Agbo II, the Acting President of the Tema Traditional Council, has called on residents to embrace development, maintain cleanliness, and adopt responsible lifestyles to ensure the community's health and future. Following the Homowo Festival, Nii Agbo emphasized the need for residents to reflect on their lives and contribute to Tema's development.

He urged residents to focus on maintaining clean surroundings, as poor sanitation can lead to the spread of diseases, and to make cleanliness a shared responsibility. Concerned about rising teenage pregnancies, Nii Agbo urged parents to monitor their children's activities and education more closely, emphasizing that providing material needs alone is insufficient.

Parents should prioritize their children's education, he stressed, cautioning against excessive spending on non-essential items at the expense of educational needs. Recognizing the importance of education in securing employment, Nii Agbo encouraged parents to support their children's pursuit of higher education and relevant skills.

The council plans to enforce its directives against excessive noise during birthday celebrations and funerals by forming a committee to penalize violators. Those who continue to disregard the rules may face enforcement actions. The council is also considering engaging external support to strengthen enforcement, particularly in identifying underage drug use.

Nii Agbo appealed for voluntary compliance with the directives, urging residents to work with enforcement officers rather than waiting for intervention. He praised the Ghana Police Service for maintaining security during the festival and encouraged them to continue their efforts across the country.