North East Bissa Chairman Calls for Unity, Education, and Development

The Chairman of the Bissa Community in Ghana’s North East Region, Osman Masahudu Jinkor, has delivered a timely message urging Bissa youth to shun social vices and embrace values that foster personal growth and community development.

Mr. Jinkor made the call during the Zekula Festival Celebration in the North East Region, where chiefs, elders, women, and youth groups gathered to celebrate their rich cultural heritage.

His appeal for peaceful coexistence among ethnic groups underscored the vital role of unity and tolerance in Ghana’s multicultural society. Ghana’s strength, he noted, lies in its diversity — and communities that live harmoniously contribute immensely to national stability, economic growth, and social progress.

“Bissas are hardworking and peace‑loving people who have lived peacefully with their neighbours for decades, with a total population of over 1.2 million in Ghana,” Mr. Jinkor stated.

His emphasis on hard work reflects the long‑standing reputation of the Bissa people as industrious traders, farmers, entrepreneurs, and professionals. Across Ghana’s sixteen regions, Bissas have distinguished themselves in various sectors, driving local development and creating employment opportunities.

Equally significant was his call for parents to prioritize girls’ education. Educating the girl child, he said, not only transforms individual families but also strengthens communities. Studies consistently show that educated women are more likely to support healthier families, participate in economic activities, and contribute meaningfully to national development.

Mr. Jinkor also highlighted youth empowerment as a cornerstone of progress. Empowered young people, he noted, are better equipped to acquire skills, start businesses, secure jobs, and become productive members of society. By avoiding drug abuse, crime, and other social vices, the youth can focus on opportunities that uplift both themselves and their communities.

The Bissa people are found not only in Ghana but also across Burkina Faso, Mali, and Togo, reflecting deep historical, cultural, and family ties that span generations — making them a significant ethnic group within the West African sub‑region.

By urging members to remain law‑abiding and development‑oriented, Mr. Jinkor encouraged active participation in nation‑building through respect for the rule of law, investment in education, support for economic initiatives, and contribution to community projects.

His message serves as a powerful reminder that peace, education, discipline, and hard work remain essential pillars for the advancement of both the Bissa community and Ghana as a whole.