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Adisadel Old Boys Association supports brilliant but needy students
The Adisadel Old Boys Association of North America (AOBA NA) has announced the 2025 recipients of its esteemed scholarship programme to enable them to pursue higher education.
The initiative, according to a statement from the Association signed by its President Dr Leonard Wryter, was to empower and support the next generation of leaders, thinkers, and change makers.
The scholarship programme recognises and rewards exceptional students who excel academically, demonstrate leadership potential, and commit to community service.
Despite financial challenges, the bright individuals have shown remarkable achievements, hence the Association is dedicated to helping them reach their full potential.
On academic excellence, the association celebrates outstanding academic achievements, exceptional scholarship performance and nurture a passion for learning.
For leadership development, the association invests in cultivating leaders who would shape the future, as their programme fosters leadership skills, responsibility, and innovation among recipients, the statement explained.
On community impact, the statement noted that giving back was a core value of the Adisadel spirit.
“We prioritise scholars who actively engage in community service and strive to make a positive difference,” it said.
The association, according to the statement was also committed to breaking the poverty cycle and expanding opportunities for disenfranchised students.
“By supporting their educational journey, we empower them to contribute to the civic and economic development of their communities and the world at large,” it added.
For the 2025 academic year, the AOBA NA Scholarship Committee received numerous applications from highly qualified Adisadel College graduates and although limited financial resources constrained their selections, they awarded full and partial scholarships to eight exceptional individuals.
Beneficiaries are Caleb McBanson, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), BSc. Architecture (Silver); Prince Malcom, KNUST, BSc. Human Biology (Platinum); Emmanuel Oppong, KNUST, BSc. Electrical Engineering (Platinum); and Jerry Elikplim, KNUST, Doctor of Pharmacy, (Platinum).
The rest are Ernest Domful, University of Cape Coast (UCC), BCom in Accounting, (Silver); Stanley Amon, UCC, BA in Information Science (Silver); Daniel Pratt, University of Ghana (UG), BSc in Administration (Silver); David Agyare, UG, BSc in Medicine and BSc in Surgery (Silver).
The statement explained that the silver package was a partial scholarship giving tuition assistance while the Platinum Package offered a full scholarship covering tuition, lodging and stipend assistance.
The statement explained that this year marks the seventh anniversary of the AOBA NA Scholarship Programme, which had supported 15 alumni in their tertiary education.
—GNA
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THE Times Ladies Association, a group consisting of female staff of the New Times Corporation (NTC), on Monday commemorated this year’s International Women’s Day with a call on women to empower themselves through education, unity and healthy living to contribute meaningfully to national development.
The event, held at the NTC’s boardroom, was attended by management members and staff of the corporation and was to celebrate the achievements of women and reflect on their role in society.
In her address, the President of the association, Mrs Georgina N.M Quaittoo, said the global celebration, marked annually on March 8, recognised the economic, political and social achievements of women while raising awareness about gender equality.
Although the international celebration fell on Sunday, she explained that the association decided to mark the occasion on March 9 to enable members to participate fully and commemorate the day in their own way.
Speaking on this year’s theme: ‘Rights. Justice. Action. For All Women and Girls,’ and the global campaign theme: ‘Give to Gain,’ she the association had over the years worked tirelessly to support the growth and progress of the corporation despite the challenges they faced.
Urged members to commit themselves to deeper service to humanity and the advancement of women. She said women were unique, resilient and invaluable to society, stating that they deserved respect, appreciation, kindness and love for the vital roles they played in families, workplaces and communities.
According to her, members of the President, who is also the Editor of The Spectator newspaper, encouraged members to empower themselves academically and take advantage of opportunities to improve their lives and careers.
She also urged them to maintain healthy lifestyles by going for regular medical check-ups, exercise regularly, get enough rest and support one another.
Moreover, she advised members to accept leadership positions when given the opportunity and to exhibit qualities such as hard work, confidence, patience, compassion and responsibility in both their homes and workplaces.
Contributing, the Chanel Marketing and Circulation Manager, Mr Alfred Koomson, said women played critical roles in society and deserved to be supported and appreciated.
He urged men to recognise that they were often vulnerable species without the care, support and contributions of women in their lives.
He, therefore, commended women for the invaluable roles they play as mothers, caregivers, professionals and leaders, stressing that society would be incomplete without them.
By Esinam Jemima Kuatsinu
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GHANA celebrated her 69th Independence Anniversary last Friday with colourful parades across all 16 regions of the country.
This year’s theme: ‘Reflect, Review, Reset,’ emphasised the importance of reflecting on the nation’s journey, assessing its current state, and planning for a brighter future.
At the Jubilee House, dignitaries present were President John Mahama, Vice President Prof. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, former Presidents, Akufo-Addo and John Agyekum Kufuor, behalf of the President, former President of Tanzania, and other distinguished guests.
The President, John Dramani Mahama, addressed the nation at the seat of government whiles Metropolitan, Municipal and District Chief Executives addressed their various assemblies on.
As part of the celebrations, school children paraded and displayed their marching skills whiles others performed cultural and other social activities to mark the day across the regions.
