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The Zug-Raan, Naba Asigri Abugrago Azoka II, the Paramount Chief of the Bawku Traditional Area in the Upper East Region has called on qualified applicants from the area to enroll and study the Kusaal language at the University of Education, Winneba.

“I have been very instrumental in all efforts to get the Kusaal language to become a subject of study at the University of Education, Winneba. The University has since been producing graduates to handle the language within the Traditional Area in the formal sector,” he said.

He said a committee was formed to see to the progress of the study, and efforts were made to provide adequate funding to assist procure reading materials and other logistics to boost the study of the language.

The Zug-Raan, who made the call in a speech read on his behalf at the 33rd annual Samanpiid festival of the chiefs and people of the area, urged the people to continue to support the study of the language.

This year’s Samanpiid festival was on the theme: “Mutual understanding, and co-existence; A key to enhancing peace for the development of Kusaug.”

Participants at the ceremony who were entertained with the rich cultural display of the Kusasi people included government and former government appointees, heads of departments, Chiefs across the Kusaug area and beyond, security personnel, the media and members of the public.