The Wenchi West District of the Seventh Day Adventist (SDA) Church in Ghana’s Bono Region has celebrated 20 girls, aged 13 to 16, for maintaining their virginity.
The recognition came during a thanksgiving service held as part of the church’s first Sabbath observance for the year.
Each girl received an undisclosed cash reward for their moral discipline and commitment to preserving their purity.
Mrs. Nana Amponsah Poku, District Coordinator of the Young Adventist Women Ministries, commended the girls for their steadfastness and urged them to continue honoring their commitment to purity until marriage.
“God created you uniquely beautiful and you must not allow anybody to lure and break your virginity until you marry,” she said, also advising them to be cautious when choosing friends in 2025.
She highlighted the ministry’s dedication to nurturing young women into responsible adults, advocating a return to traditional rites such as Bragoro and Dipo, which historically promoted chastity and helped guide girls into adulthood.
“These practices were effective in controlling teenage pregnancies and fostering the holistic development of young girls,” Mrs. Poku noted.
Pastor Andrews Dua Bour Kyere, Associate Pastor of the Wenchi West District SDA Church, praised the girls for setting a positive example, urging them to focus on their education and personal growth.
The celebrated girls expressed gratitude to the church for the recognition, describing it as a source of motivation to uphold the values they have been taught.
