Hon. Noah Boakye the United Nations Youth Association Ghana‘s Minister for Sports and Entertainment presented a trophy and a set of medals on behalf of the United Nations Youth Association Ghana, to the Awombrew community ahead of the celebration of their annual festival.
This year’s edition of the Gomoa Awomberew Kokodam Akwambo Festival which is scheduled for 5th to 11th February 2024 expected to feature various activities including a Soccer tournament, Bonfire Night (Vigil), Bible quiz, Modeling, Eating competition, Dancing competition, and a float.
Hon. Noah Boakye was assisted by Mr. Francis Kwesi Dodd former Youth Alpha coordinator.
Representing the Awombrew community were Mr. Nicholas Tetteh- Committee Secretary Kum Youth King, Mr. Stephen Okyere- Assistant Youth Committee Secretary, and Mr. Patrick Acquah- Committee member, who received the presentation on behalf of the people of Awombrew.
The Awomberew Village is located in the Gomoa Central between Winneba Township and Swedru Township in the Central Region of Ghana.
The main occupation of the people is Farming (Agriculture). The place is dominate by Sugarcane farms which are used to prepare and produce the local alcoholic drink called (Akpeteshie) which after preparation is sent to the cities and towns for sale.
Besides, most of the women are into trading. Buying and selling farm products during the market day and other days when visited comes around. The inhabitants by profession are farmers and market sellers. The village is an old settlement of indigenous people from other villages nearby. They settle there for the farming activities
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The inhabitants speak Efutu as their second language and fanti as their first language. Some understand the English language as a national language in Ghana but are unable to speak or express themselves. Those with good education who speak fluent English do not stay there, they are in the Cities and Towns looking for professional jobs that are not found in our villages. They come home to meet families during occasions or festival season.
