Daniel Orlando | Voltaonlinegh.com|
The Executive Chairman of First Sky Group, Eric Seddy Kutortse, has launched an Infrastructure Endowment Fund for Kpando Senior High School during the 70th-anniversary durbar of the school over the weekend.
Mr. Kutortse, an old student of the school, said the endowment fund would help to address the numerous infrastructural challenges facing the institution.
Highlighting that contributions from former students and corporate entities would result in a significant expansion of infrastructure, Mr. Kutortse expressed confidence that this development would attract and retain high-quality tutors, and ultimately contribute to the attainment of desired educational standards.
To kickstart the initiative, Mr. Kutortse generously donated GHS 1,000,000 as seed funding and proposed a quarterly contribution of GHS 100 from former students. He envisioned that this ongoing support would accumulate over GHc 40 million within five years, to support the school’s landmark infrastructure projects for its Diamond Jubilee anniversary.
The school’s Headmaster, Mr. Charles Evans Apreku, shared in his address that the current student population stands at 3,210. He acknowledged the school’s outstanding performance in the recent West Africa Examination Council and attributed the increased demand for admission to the institution, placing strain on their existing facilities.
Mr. Apreku appealed to the government to prioritize the provision of adequate infrastructure to create a conducive environment for teaching and learning. He stressed the importance of meeting the challenges posed by the growing demand for admission.
Representing the Education Minister, Dr. Eric Nkansah, the Director-General of Ghana Education Service, commended the school’s management for producing outstanding students. Dr. Nkansah assured continued government support for quality education, citing ongoing efforts to enhance science laboratories and establish STEM schools across the country.
The 70th-anniversary grand durbar was chaired by the Paramount Chief of Akpini traditional area, Okpekpewuokpe Togbe Dagadu IV, and brought together alumni from various backgrounds for a weekend-long celebration at the school. The event showcased the strong sense of community among past students, highlighting their commitment to the school’s legacy and future success.
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