General News of Friday, 28 March 2008

Source: GNA

Togbe Afede XIV fetes hundreds of children

Ho, March 28, GNA - Togbe Afede XIV, Paramount Chief of Asogli Traditional Area, has reiterated the preparedness of the Asogli State to sponsor brilliant but needy pupils and students in the Traditional Area. He said this when he feted hundreds of children from various communities in the Traditional who throng his house for a treat on Easter Monday.

Togbe Afede underscored the importance of education to the socio-economic development of the area and urged pupils and students to go the "extra mile" in their education to enable them access financial and material assistance from the Asogli State. He advised the children to be obedient and respectful to their parents and teachers for a proper upbringing. Togbe Afede warned them against drug abuse, drunkenness, illicit sex and too much playing. He also appealed to parents to be responsible and demonstrate love and care to their children. The children drunk, ate, danced and interacted with the Chief.