Accra Academy launches 95th anniversary, targets GH₵50m for infrastructure projects

Accra Academy has officially launched its 95th Anniversary celebrations with a call on alumni, corporate institutions and stakeholders to support a GH₵50 million fundraising campaign aimed at upgrading key infrastructure ahead of the school’s centenary in 2031.

The launch, held at the Ridge Church Hall in Accra, brought together government officials, alumni, educationists and students to celebrate the institution’s contributions to national development over the past nine decades.

Nana Oye Bampoe Addo, Deputy Chief of Staff in charge of Administration, Office of the President, speaking as Special Guest of Honour, paid tribute to the school’s legacy and described herself as “more Bleoo than most” because of her family’s long-standing association with the institution spanning four generations.

Addressing the gathering on the theme: ‘Accra Academy at 95 Years: A Legacy of Pride, Purpose and Achievement,’ she recounted her personal connection to the school and praised its founders for their vision in establishing the institution in 1931 to provide educational opportunities for brilliant but underprivileged youth.

She commended the founding fathers, Dr Kofi George Konuah and Messrs Samuel Niels Awuletey, Gottfried Narku Alema and James Akwei Halm-Addo, for laying the foundation for what has become one of Ghana’s leading educational institutions.

According to her, Accra Academy’s influence on Ghana’s development was evident in the calibre of leaders it had produced over the years, including a Head of State, Chief Justices, Speakers of Parliament, sports personalities, scientists, entrepreneurs and public servants.

Nana Oye Bampoe Addo said the values of discipline, integrity, service and purpose that define Accra Academy were closely aligned with the Government’s national development agenda.

As part of the anniversary launch, the school unveiled its official 95th Anniversary logo and announced a series of activities to commemorate the milestone.

The programme includes Founders’ Day Memorial Lectures, Career Guidance and Mentorship Sessions, the Bleoo Connect Durbar, a Float and Homecoming, as well as a Grand Anniversary Dinner Dance and Awards Night.

The event also marked the official launch of a GH₵50 million fundraising campaign to renovate the Konuah Assembly Hall and construct new staff flats to improve accommodation for staff and support the school’s long-term development agenda.

Nana Oye Bampoe Addo appealed to old students, parents, corporate bodies and well-wishers to contribute towards the projects and help preserve the school’s legacy for future generations.