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WASSOSA ‘78 donates dining table to alma mater
Headmistress (middle) and a group of WASSOSA 1978 students and tutors
The West Africa Senior Secondary School Old Students Association (WASSOSA 1978) has donated 60 dining table sets to their alma mater last Monday.
This gesture was to help alleviate the burden of the school.
The donation was witnessed by Isaac Okai, a two-time immediate board member of the 1978 year group; Dr. Solomon Anum, former Deputy Director of the Ghana Geological Survey; Rev. Moses Ocquaye Nortey, Senior Pastor of All Souls Baptist Church, South La and David Ofori Acheampong, former General Secretary of GNAT, among others.
The Headmistress of the school, Dr. Mrs. Shine Agatha Ofori, expressed gratitude to the old students for the gesture.
She recounted how the 1978 alumni visited the school on July 4, and upon observing the students’ lack of adequate dining tables, pledged to provide the necessary support.
Dr Ofori emphasised that the impact of the donation has been immediate and profound.
“The once-empty space where students queued for food, clutching their meals in hand, is now bustling with activity. With the provision of proper dining facilities, students can now enjoy their meals in a dignified manner.”
“Furthermore, the school’s canteen has transformed into a multi-functional space, serving not only as a dining area but also as a communal gathering spot,” she stated.
The President of WASSOSA, Dr. David Odoi, hailed the donation as the beginning of a promising new chapter for the school.
He outlined plans for future projects, including the construction of a boys’ dormitory, underscoring the ongoing commitment of the alumni to support their alma mater’s growth and development.
The Chairman of the 1978 WASSOSA year group, Seth Boye Laryea, highlighted the continuous support provided by the alumni, citing their involvement in events such as the school’s 70th Speech and prize-giving day.
By George Obeng Osei
The Minority in Parliament has strongly objected to any planned merger or partnership between the government and Telecel, describing the deal as “technically, operationally, and financially unconscionable.”
Ranking Member on the Communications Committee, Matthew Nyindam, raised the concern during a media briefing in Parliament.
He questioned why both the Minister of Communications and Telecel would publicly announce a merger and then suddenly go silent on the matter.
“We object to any deal with Telecel by way of merger, absorption, or acquisition. This is a scheme to dispose of a national asset to fill private pockets,” Mr. Nyindam stated.
He argued that Telecel has not demonstrated any special technical or operational expertise that staff and management of AT (formerly AirtelTigo) do not already possess.
According to him, Telecel had earlier promised to invest $500 million after acquiring Vodafone Ghana but failed to do so, a situation he fears could repeat itself if the government allows another deal.
Mr. Nyindam claimed that Telecel was already indebted to the tune of $400 million, adding that the company only seeks to benefit from AT’s over three million customers to expand its own base without making any real investment.
“The government must not surrender the capacity of a state-owned company to a private entity through majority ownership. There is no clear plan to protect the jobs and livelihoods of thousands of workers,” he stressed.
The Minority Caucus is therefore calling on the government to halt any discussions or agreements with Telecel regarding the proposed merger, insisting that the deal is not in the national interest.
The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) has suspended all fines issued by its Compliance Team on the country’s roads, effective Wednesday, October 15, 2025.
In a statement issued on Tuesday, the Authority explained that the suspension follows feedback from the public and further consultations with stakeholders.
The Compliance Team’s enforcement exercise, which had been intensified in recent weeks, was aimed at ensuring that drivers and vehicles met all legal requirements before operating on the road.
However, the DVLA said it was pausing the activity to allow for more engagement and public education on the exercise before it is reintroduced.
While assuring the public of its commitment to promoting safety and compliance, the Authority emphasized that the suspension only affects the fines and charges being enforced by the Compliance Team.
It added that all legal requirements for drivers and vehicles to operate on Ghana’s roads remain in force.
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