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AWUSCO old students urged to partner school management
The Volta Regional Director of Education, Mr Francis Yaw Agbemadi, has called on old students of Awudome Senior High School (AWUSCO) to continue to partner with school management in the development of their alma-mata.
According to him, if they strengthen such collaboration they can identify and prioritise projects that are most needed in the educational institutions to complete government’s effort.
Delivering the keynote address on the theme “honouring the past, shaping the future” at the homecoming and speech and prize giving day, Mr Francis Agbemadi noted that the contributions of old students reflect a deep connection to the school and their commitment to partner their alma mater.
He observed that AWUSCO over the years have contributed a lot in human resource development to all sectors of the economy and should be applauded for that.
He noted that there are a lot of imminent situation of chaos and indiscipline in second cycle institutions as the sign- posts to moral conduct have fallen on the ground.
He therefore urged all stakeholders to lead the crusade to restore moral values among the citizenry especially students.
Government, he assured would continue to create a conducive atmosphere for effective teaching and learning for the students.
The headmaster of the school, Mr Courage Meteku, in his report indicated that the school continue to chalk successes in the WASSCE results.
He enumerated some of the challenges the school is facing; among them are overcrowding of students and furniture.
Professor Leonard Amekudzi, the outgone national president of OSUA, observed that the school did not only need just the financial investment of old students but the experience, networks, entrepreneurial spirit and loyalty of old students.
He urged all to continue to support the new national executive to deliver their collective vision and strategic plans of the association.
He then handed over the mantle of leadership to the new national president, Dr Felix Kwame Nyarko, who called on everyone to come on board for a solid association.
Awards were presented to deserving students and staff.
From Kafui Gati, Tsito Awudome
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Ghana’s Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, Dr. Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, has pledged Ghana’s continued commitment to advancing women’s rights and empowerment.
She made the statement at the UN High-Level Meeting marking 30 years since the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action.
Dr. Lartey said the Beijing Declaration, adopted in 1995, was a bold vision that recognized the advancement of women and girls as key to peace, justice, and sustainable development.
She added that while much progress had been made, the journey to full equality was still not complete.
She explained that the commemoration was of special importance to Ghana as it coincided with the 50th anniversary of the country’s national machinery for women.
She also highlighted that Ghana made history in January this year when its first female vice president was sworn into office, describing it as a breakthrough that showed the country’s determination to give women’s voices space in governance.
According to the minister, Ghana has strengthened its legal and policy framework by passing the Affirmative Action Act in 2024 and adopting a new gender policy to guide actions from 2025 to 2035.
She added that protection systems had been reinforced through the Domestic Violence and Victim Support Unit of the Ghana Police Service.
She pointed to Ghana’s focus on economic empowerment through programs such as the Livelihood Empowerment Against Poverty (LEAP), the School Feeding Program, and the Microfinance and Small Loan Centers (MASLOC).
Plans, she said, were underway to establish a Women’s Development Bank to expand financial inclusion and provide affordable credit, especially for women in underserved areas.
Dr. Lartey stressed that the Beijing Declaration was not just a promise written on paper but a call to action.
She urged the international community to recommit to removing barriers and giving women and girls equal opportunities.
She affirmed Ghana’s commitment to a future where no woman or girl is left behind.
By: Jacob Aggrey
The Director-General of the Criminal Investigations Department (CID), DCOP Lydia Donkor, has commended the Ashanti Regional Police Commander and his team for their professionalism during an operation that dismantled a notorious armed robbery syndicate.
Speaking at the Police Headquarters in Accra, DCOP Donkor said the success of the operation was due to effective teamwork and tactical execution by the regional command.
She stressed that their dedication and courage played a major role in bringing down the gang, which had been terrorizing banks and rural financial institutions across the country.
She further praised the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), COP Christian Tetteh Yohuno, for his leadership and direction, which she said has strengthened the fight against armed robbery and improved public confidence in the police.
DCOP Donkor assured the public that investigations are ongoing and pledged that the police will not relent in pursuing the remaining suspects still at large.
She called on Ghanaians to continue to support the police with information that can help in combating crime.
By: Jacob Aggrey
