Alagumgube marks second anniversary with renewed commitment to development

The Alagumgube Association has celebrated its second anniversary with a renewed commitment to cultural preservation, community service and development advocacy for the Upper East Region of Ghana.

The two-day anniversary programme, which began on Friday, August 21, 2026, in the United States, brought together members and supporters of the association to celebrate its achievements, strengthen bonds among members and reflect on its vision for the future.

As part of activities marking the anniversary, members of the association embarked on a tour of some iconic landmarks in the United States on August 21.

The tour included visits to Times Square, Rockefeller Centre, the World Trade Center and the Sculpture Center in Hamilton, offering members an opportunity to experience some of the notable cultural, historical and architectural landmarks in the country.

The tour was led by Rev. Nat Awuni, Vice Chairman of Alagumgube Global, who guided members through the various locations and helped create an atmosphere of togetherness and cultural exchange during the activity.

The anniversary celebration subsequently continued on Saturday, August 22, with members and invited guests gathering in New Jersey to commemorate two years of the association’s existence.

Alagumgube, a community and development association representing mainly Farefari (Frafra)-speaking communities, including Bolgatanga, Bongo, Nangodi, Tongo and Nikaare, has positioned itself as a platform for promoting unity, cultural identity and socio-economic development.

According to information published ahead of the anniversary, the association’s founder, Gabriel Agambila, described the milestone as an opportunity to renew the organisation’s commitment to development in the Upper East Region.

“Our journey over the past two years has been about unity, service and creating a strong voice for our people,” Mr Agambila said, stressing that development required collective responsibility and stronger partnerships between the diaspora and communities back home.

The association’s leadership has also highlighted its growing role in development advocacy, particularly on issues affecting the Upper East Region.

Among the issues championed by Alagumgube is the long-standing call for the construction of an airport in the region. The association has undertaken advocacy activities, including clearing portions of the proposed airport site, to draw attention to the project.

Beyond advocacy, the association has undertaken a number of community support initiatives. Its official website lists donations and assistance to institutions and vulnerable groups, including the Bolgatanga Regional Hospital, prisoners in Navrongo, Madam Ladi’s Children’s Home and Anafobisi Primary B School.

More recently, the association supported a 27-year-old mother of triplets in the Bongo District with a 100-kilogramme bag of early millet and GH¢760 in cash to help meet the needs of her family.

The association has also expanded its presence beyond the United States. It inaugurated its Accra Chapter in April 2025, with its leadership describing the expansion as part of efforts to strengthen its cultural and development agenda across Ghana.

As part of preparations for the second anniversary, the association announced plans to unveil new initiatives, including the establishment of a community radio station aimed at amplifying diaspora voices and promoting Frafra culture, as well as the acquisition of a bus to support transportation and grassroots activities in Ghana.

The anniversary also placed strong emphasis on culture, unity and community identity, with members reflecting on the association’s journey since its establishment and the need to deepen its contribution to development in the Upper East Region.

The August 21 tour of iconic American landmarks provided an informal but significant opening to the anniversary activities, bringing members together outside the formal setting of the celebration and reinforcing the bonds that underpin the association.

The second anniversary therefore marked not only two years of Alagumgube’s existence but also another step in its efforts to connect members in the diaspora with development and cultural initiatives in the Upper East Region.

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