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Adisadel College hosts Santa ’08 Alumni Homecoming from July 26 to 28
Adisadel College, an all-boys Senior High School in Cape Coast, is set to welcome the 2008 year group (Santa ’08 Alumni) for a grand homecoming event from the 26th to the 28th of July. The exciting three-day event promises a mix of nostalgia, mentorship, and fun activities for the alumni and current students.
On Friday, July 26, the event kicks off at 1 pm with the arrival of the Santa ’08 Alumni.
The evening will light up with a bonfire and Jama night at 7 pm, offering a warm and festive atmosphere for everyone to reconnect and share memories. The day concludes with engaging board games at 9 pm, ensuring a relaxed and enjoyable night.
Saturday, July 27, begins at 10 am with a formal presentation to the school, highlighting the achievements and contributions of the Santa ’08 batch. Following this, at 10:20 am, alumni will engage in mentoring and career talks with the students, providing invaluable guidance and insights from their professional journeys.
The evening at 7 pm will be filled with entertainment, fostering a lively interaction between alumni and students.
Ending on Sunday, July 28, the Santa ’08 will attend the Anglican church service with the students at 7 am, setting a reflective and communal tone for the day. From 10 am to 12 pm, a unique ‘cement party’ will take place at the school’s dining hall.
The homecoming event wraps up at 1 pm with the departure of the alumni, leaving behind cherished memories and strengthened bonds.
Speaking to the President of Santa ’08 Nana Kwesi Coomson, he expressed his enthusiasm for the event, stating “This homecoming is a testament to the strong bond we share as Santa ’08. It’s a joy to return to our alma mater, contribute to its legacy and inspire current students with our experiences. We look forward to reconnecting, reminiscing and making a positive impact together.”
“We are privileged to also have the 2008 year group of the Mfantsiman Girls Senior High School participate in this homecoming. They will join us to mentor the current students as well as participate in other programmes of the homecoming,” Mr. Coomson added.
This homecoming event at Adisadel College is not just a reunion but a celebration of the enduring legacy and spirit of the Santa ’08 Alumni.
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mr. Christian Tetteh Yohuno, together with members of the Police Management Board (POMAB), on April 17, 2026, decorated nineteen (19) senior officers who have been promoted to their next ranks based on the recommendations of the Police Council and approval of the President, John Dramani Mahama.
The ceremony, held at the National Police Headquarters in Accra, forms part of efforts to recognise merit, dedication, and long-standing service within the Ghana Police Service, while strengthening leadership across key operational and administrative levels.
The officers promoted from Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCOP) to Commissioner of Police (COP) are Dr. Luke Asue-In-Yeng Zakpaa, Mr. Frederick Agyei, Mr. Duuti Tuaruka, Mr. Arthur Osei-Akoto, Mr. Darko Offei Lomotey, Mr. Eric Ken Winful, Mr. Barnabas Nambont Nasumong, and Mr. Desmond Owusu Boampong.
The IGP and members of POMAB congratulated the officers and urged them to uphold the highest standards of professionalism and integrity in the discharge of their duties.
The Global Network of Export-Import Banks and Development Finance Institutions (G-NEXID) successfully held its sixth (6th) Exchange Programme, hosted by the Ghana Export – Import Bank (GEXIM) Bank in Accra from March 22 to 23 March.
The event brought together member institutions, partner organisations and Ghanaian public entities to advance dialogue on South-South trade, investment and development finance, while also creating opportunities for knowledge-sharing and institutional cooperation.
Organised as a capacity-building and networking platform, the 2026 edition of the G-NEXID Exchange focused on GEXIM’s experience in developing innovative solutions to promote intra-African and extra-African trade.
It also highlighted trade and investment opportunities in Ghana, particularly in the context of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) and broader national development initiatives.
The Exchange Programme forms part of G-NEXID’s mandate to foster cooperation among export-import banks and development finance institutions in support of South-South trade and investment.
This 6th edition follows earlier successful programmes hosted by India Exim Bank (2016), BNDES (2017), Indonesia Eximbank (2018), Afreximbank (2019) and Saudi EXIM Bank (2025).
On the first day, participants were presented with G-NEXID institutional information and received an update on the Network’s 2026 work programme.
There were a series of substantive presentations, including an overview of the Ghanaian economy by the Ministry of Finance, with particular attention to debt-related challenges; a presentation by the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC), on investment opportunities in the country; and institutional presentations by GEXIM and Development Bank Ghana (DBG) on their respective mandates, initiatives, products and services.
Discussions during the sessions underscored strong interest in sector-focused webinars and business dialogues, particularly in agribusiness value chains such as poultry and rice.
Participants also emphasized the importance of continued information exchange and the sharing of best practices, especially in the area of guarantees.
The second day opened with a presentation on the 24-Hour Economy and Accelerated Export Development Programme, a national economic transformation strategy launched by President John Dramani Mahama in July 2025.
The initiative aims to enhance economic productivity through continuous industrial activity, accelerated export development and strategic import substitution.
As the programme is expected to mobilise both private and development capital, it presents concrete opportunities for G-NEXID members in areas such as co-financing, guarantees, trade finance and technical cooperation.
The programme also featured institutional presentations by guest organisations, namely the African Guarantee and Economic Cooperation Fund (FAGACE) and the West African Development Bank (BOAD), which shared their mandates, initiatives, products and services.
Following these exchanges, the G-NEXID Secretariat held bilateral discussions with both institutions as part of the Network’s ongoing membership drive.
Participants further benefited from a presentation by the Eastern and Southern African Trade and Development Bank (TDB), as well as a showcase of GEXIM’s key pipeline projects.
On the margins of the Exchange Programme, G-NEXID members also held their 20th Annual General Assembly Meeting to review progress and discuss strategic priorities.
Following the event, participants joined the GEXIM@10 International Conference, held from March 24-25, 2026 under the theme, “A Decade of Enabling Export Trade and Industrial Transformation: Resetting GEXIM for the Next Frontier.”
The conference provided an important platform for exploring how Ghana can strengthen its transition from a primary commodity exporter to a more competitive player in value-added trade and industrial development.
Source – G-NEXID
