Torgbui Adzonugaga Amenya Fiti V, Paramount Chief of Aflao Traditional Area, has urged parents to invest in the education of their children, describing it as the most valuable legacy any parent could give.

He made the call at the 10th anniversary celebration of the Mercyland Association–Aflao, where he served as the Guest of Honour.

Torgbui Fiti, who is also, the President of Aflao Traditional Council, reminded parents that children represented the future of families, communities and the nation, and that sending them to higher levels of education would equip them with knowledge, skills and confidence needed to live responsible and productive lives.

He expressed concern that some parents find money to buy clothes, build houses, attend funerals, church programmes and other social activities, but struggle to invest adequately in their children’s schooling.

He explained that education helped children develop critical thinking, discipline and good values, and increased their chances of securing decent employment and contributing positively to society.

He warned that children who were denied education often faced limited opportunities, making them vulnerable to poverty, unemployment and social challenges later in life.

Torgbui Fiti challenged parents to imagine the kind of future they wanted for their children in the next 20 years, encouraging them to nurture dreams of seeing their wards become Members of Parliament, Ministers, Chief Executives or even Presidents.

He noted that many respected personalities in society today did not come from wealthy families or big cities, but from homes where parents were determined and committed to educating their children despite challenges.

He advised parents to reduce excessive spending on clothes for funerals, churches and social events, and redirect such funds towards school fees, books and other educational needs.

The event also highlighted the achievements of the Mercyland Association–Aflao, a group of market women who came together to support one another economically and socially.

Over the years, the Association has made significant contributions to community development, including a donation of over GHS14,000 to the Ketu South Municipal Hospital, educational support worth GHS26,000 for 14 orphans, and financial assistance of GHS10,000 to five widows to support their businesses.

The anniversary celebration attracted traditional leaders, market women, opinion leaders and residents, who praised the Association for its impact and echoed calls for stronger support for children’s education.