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ABUSCO Old students donate to alma mater
As part of their 20th anniversary celebration, the 1999 year group of the Abuakwa State College (ABUSCO) has handed over a 12-seater toilet and mechanised borehole to the school.
The facility which cost over GH¢46,000 was donated by the group, in collaboration with The Joseph Assignment Global Initiative, a non- profitable organisation.
The facility was to create convenience for the students who initially faced inconveniences during class hours due to inadequate toilets near the classrooms.
At the anniversary and handing over ceremony, the president of the 1999 year group, Madam Abena Kesewa Ohenegyan explained that the group, after 20 years of leaving school, thought it wise to give back to their alma mater.
“Most of us after school had not been here for a long time but after we formed the group in 2017, we decided to come back to assess the needs of the school so that we can help the institution which has contributed to what we are today,” she said.
She added that, after the assessment, the group realised that providing the toilet facility would meet the pressing needs of the school hence their coming together to help.
“We provided the toilet facility, and also collaborated with the NGO which we solicited funds from to provide the mechanised borehole while we added up few things to finish it.”
On his part, the Assistant Headmaster, Mr Gabriel Ansah Asare expressed management’s appreciation to the 1999 Year Group, stating that, the school would ensure that they maintained the facility.
He said initially, due to inadequate toilets near the classrooms, students had to resort to the use of the ones in their dormitories during class hours.
From Ama Tekyiwaa Ampadu Agyeman,Kyebi
FOR patrons at a special thanksgiving concert held in honour of parishioners, benefactors and friends at the St. Monica Catholic Rectory at Fan Milk, Accra, Rev. Fr Bonaventure Kweku Quaidoo will continue to be seen as a man of many parts.
Usually seen dressed resplendently in his cassock, Rev. Fr. Bonaventure is known by the faithful as a preacher of the word despite his background in music.
But on this auspicious occasion, the Rector, Rev. Fr Bonaventure Kweku Quaidoo, assumed the role of a conductor of the Central Ceremonial Band of the Ghana Police Service.
In front of the band wielding the conductor’s baton, Rev. Fr Bonaventure conducted the band as they gave a rendition of some of the spiritual hymns of the faithful, thrilling the audience in the event under the theme “An Evening of the Performing Arts in Thanksgiving to Beloved Parishioners, Benefactors and Friends.”
It was attended by the clergy, parishioners and invited guests for an evening that blended sacred reflection with artistic performance.
The Chaplain-General of the Ghana Police Service, DCOP Very Rev. Fr George Arthur, opened the programme with prayer, while the closing benediction was given by Very Rev. Fr. Isaac Ebo Blay, National Director of the Pontifical Mission Society.
A highlight of the evening was a classical performance by Dr Kyoung Ok Kim of the University of Ghana’s School of Performing Arts, who reinterpreted Ghanaian melodies to the delight of the audience.
Ordained in 1990, Rev. Fr Quaidoo is a trained musician and former member of the National Symphony Orchestra. Over the past 35 years, he has served in the dioceses of Tamale, Damongo and Accra, integrating music into his pastoral ministry.
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THE 41st Farmers’ Day was held last Friday in the Volta Region, honouring outstanding farmers that contributed immensely in the sustenance of the country’s food basket.
This year’s celebration was themed “Feed Ghana, Eat Ghana, Secure the Future”, reflecting the government’s emphasis on strengthening food systems, promoting local consumption, and building long-term resilience in the agricultural sector.
It was attended by the President, John Dramani Mahama, Minister of Agriculture, Mr Ernest Opoku, Regional Ministers and Paramount Chief of Asogli State, Togbe Afede XIV.
The week-long observance began on December 1, at the Ho Sports Stadium with the official opening of the 2025 National Agricultural Fair.
An 82 year-old farmer, Mr Opanin Abraham Kwaku Adusei from Kwawu Odumase in the Afram Plains District of the Eastern Region, was adjudged the 2025 National Best Farmer.
President Mahama commended the farmers for their dedication and pivotal role in advancing the country’s agricultural sector.
The Minister of Agriculture, Mr Eric Opoku, also attributed the current food glut to innovation and resilience of farmers.
Established in 1985, Farmers’ Day has grown into one of Ghana’s most significant national events—celebrating the enduring contributions of farmers and fishers to the nation’s development and economic stability.
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