Chiefs, Elders and Parents have been urged to make conscious efforts to preserve the culture and values of their communities. "Learning the history of our ancestors helps us to gain a greater understanding of the challenges they faced, their successes and failures." This call was made in a book titled: "History of Pungu and the Butu Family" and co-authored by a former Member of Parliament for Navrongo Central and Chief Executive Officer of Community and Sanitation Agency, Mr Clement Tumfuga Bugase, and Mr Francis Babongte Avura, a retired Policy Analyst.
The new book, which advocates for positive change in the community's social life, explores the rich history and culture of the inhabitants of Pungu and Butu of Navrongo in the Upper East Region, highlighting their clan lineage, socio-cultural life, and religious beliefs.
The book cited the importance of preserving traditional farming practices, architectural designs, and clothing.
It also said that the community's organic farming methods, which had been passed down through generations, were being replaced by modern practices which sought to prioritise convenience over health and sustainability.
