In a vibrant display of youth empowerment and communal spirit, the Omenebour Nana Fun Club, with the backing of local media partners and support from the management of Omenebour Nana, organized a massive clean-up exercise at Apaah in the Ashanti Region.
The clean-up campaign brought together enthusiastic members of the club, residents, and other volunteer groups who joined forces to rid the community of filth and waste. Areas targeted during the exercise included choked gutters, the lorry station, the main market area, and other littered parts of the town.
Armed with brooms, shovels, wheelbarrows, gloves, and refuse sacks, participants swept, desilted gutters, collected rubbish, and restored cleanliness to key parts of the community. The exercise was not only focused on sanitation but also aimed at strengthening community unity and encouraging active citizenship among the youth.
In an interview with the media, the Chief of Apaah, Nana Baffour Baah Osiakwan II, expressed his admiration for the initiative and commended the Omenebour Nana Fun Club for taking a bold step toward community development. He advised the youth to pay attention to vocational and technical skills, stating that “in today’s Ghana, finding employment with just a degree can be difficult, but those with employable skills have a better chance of succeeding.” The chief also urged the club members to maintain peace, unity, and discipline among themselves and prayed for the longevity and success of the fun club.
President of the Omenebour Nana Fun Club, Mr. Antwi Edward, expressed gratitude to all members and supporters for turning out in their numbers to support the clean-up exercise. He took the opportunity to recognize and appreciate the founder of the club, Osei Tawia Emmanuel, popularly known as Omenebour Nana, for his vision and commitment to empowering the youth of Apaah. Mr. Antwi cautioned members against disunity and conflicts, pointing out that several youth groups in the area had collapsed in the past due to internal wrangling. He encouraged his colleagues to remain focused and united in their mission to support development in the community.
The Assembly Member for Apaah, Hon. Bernard Osei, also joined the event and described the exercise as timely and essential. He emphasized that achieving a cleaner environment should not be left solely to authorities but must be a shared responsibility. “As a community and as a responsible youth group, we must see ourselves as custodians of our environment. Initiatives like this are what build a better Apaah,” he said.
He further expressed appreciation to Omenebour Nana, acknowledging his unwavering support for the youth and developmental activities in the area. Hon. Bernard Osei called on other philanthropists and well-meaning citizens to emulate his example.
The clean-up exercise ended with renewed energy among the youth, a stronger bond between stakeholders, and a commitment to continue similar efforts in the future. The Omenebour Nana Fun Club hinted at plans to organize periodic clean-up exercises, educational seminars, and skills training programs to further promote youth involvement in community building.
