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AGOSA 84/85 groups refurbish science laboratory
The 1984 and 1985-year groups of Accra Girls Old Students Association (AGOSA) have handed over a refurbished chemistry laboratory to the Ghana Education Service.
Themed ‘Her Science- Her future- Her Impact,’ the gesture was to motivate and support their alma mater.
The newly refurbished lab is expected to boost science learning in the school and offer students’ access to fully functional lab facilities for their practical lessons.
The newly refurbished science laboratory has a sink, laboratory apparatus, free flow of water and a neatly tiled floor and material to aid experiments.
The president of the group, Linda Adjoa Holdsbrook-Amissah, in handing over the facility to the GES, said the newly-refurbished chemistry lab was a significant asset in advancing science knowledge, training skilled professionals and contributing to the nation’s development.
“The place was in a very poor state, so I reached out to old students, friends and loved ones to raise funds. I’m very happy we were able to make it happen, because this will help improve students’ understanding of science,” she said.
She thanked all who contributed in cash and kind to make the project possible and urged the students to take good care of the facility.
The Deputy Minister of Education, Dr Clement Abas Apaak, praised the old students for their dedication and selfless contribution to their former school and described the gesture as inspiring and a clear example of the positive impact old students can make.
“But for this group to not only remember the school but also invest in such a key area like science education shows their deep commitment to national development.”
He encouraged other old students of various schools to emulate the AGOSA 84/85 group.
The Head of the Science Department, Mr Victor Klevor, said the gesture was a great motivation for the teachers and learners and will most importantly help students improve their academics in science and maths.
He added that the initial state of the facility made it difficult for the students to do practicals because there was no gas, water and even apparatus for experiments.
The Greater Accra Regional Director of Education, Hajia Katumi Natogmah Attah, expressed hope that with the new facilities, students would now have a better learning experience.
By Linda Abrefi Wadie
Member of Parliament for Akuapem North, Sammy Awuku, has expressed deep sorrow following the sudden passing of Isaac Batsa, the constituency secretary for the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC).
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) lawmaker issued a statement on Tuesday reacting to the news, which has shocked the local political community.
Mr.Awuku praised the late NDC secretary for his bipartisan approach to local governance.
He noted that despite their different political affiliations, Batsa consistently rose above party lines to serve the constituency with diligence.
The MP revealed that the news was particularly shocking given that he had last interacted with Batsa just three days prior on Saturday.
Concluding his statement, Sammy Awuku extended his heartfelt condolences to Batsa’s family, the constituency and regional executives, and the entire NDC fraternity, wishing the deceased peaceful eternal rest.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has petitioned the Dean of the Diplomatic Corps to intervene in what it describes as the unlawful arrest and detention of the Bono Regional Chairman of the party, Kwame Baffoe, popularly known as Abronye DC.
Speaking during the presentation of the petition, NPP Member of Parliament, Jerry Ahmed Shaib accused the government led by John Dramani Mahama of promoting what he described as a “culture of silence.”
According to him, the continued detention of Abronye DC over a bailable offence was unacceptable and against the principles of justice.
He argued that keeping an accused person in custody until a matter is fully determined was not common practice in democratic states.
“It can only happen in a kangaroo or banana state,” he stated.
Mr. Shaib further alleged that state institutions were being influenced to intimidate political opponents.
He maintained that the criminal libel law had long been repealed in Ghana and questioned why individuals were allegedly being targeted over comments on national issues.
According to him, citizens should not be arrested simply for expressing views, including claims that power outages, popularly known as “dumsor,” had returned.
The lawmaker also accused the presiding judge in the matter of showing bias and claimed the court had failed to indicate when Abronye DC would reappear or be released.
He explained that the NPP deliberately chose a peaceful approach in presenting the petition to the diplomatic community instead of organising demonstrations.
Mr. Shaib noted that the delegation was acting on the instructions of the party leadership, including the Minority Leader, the General Secretary, the National Organiser, and former Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia.
He called on the diplomatic community and ambassadors in the country to engage the Ghanaian authorities and ensure that justice and human rights were upheld.
By: Jacob Aggrey
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