By Gilbert Azeem Tiroog
Navrongo (U/E), Nov. 4, GNA – Sakpe-Naa Alabira Ibrahim, the Global President of the Navrongo Senior High School (NAVASCO) Old Students Association (NABIA), has called on alumni across the world to renew their commitment to the growth and development of their alma mater.
He said it was the collective duty of old students to support the school that laid the foundation for their success, noting that Nabia’s active involvement remained crucial to sustaining NAVASCO’s legacy of academic excellence.
Sakpa-Na Ibrahim made the call when he spoke at the eighth Speech and Prize-Giving Day celebration of the school, in Navrongo.
The celebration was held under the theme “Countering Drug Abuse: Measures and Strategies Towards Effective Teaching and Learning for Building Ghana’s Human Capital.”
Sakpa-Na Ibrahim noted that the progress of NAVASCO depended largely on the dedication of its old students.
“NAVASCO equipped us with the foundation for great things, and now, as alumni, it is our turn to continue to support the school to produce future leaders globally, as we have always done,” he stated.
The Nabia President commended the 1984 Year Group for co-sponsoring this year’s celebration with a contribution of GH₵50,000 and praised the 1983 Year Group for completing the Masters’ dining area project it began last year.
The 1982 Year Group also donated 20 chairs to complement the delivery of 470 new conference room chairs to the school while other Nabia members had collectively sponsored 25 academic awards worth over GH₵30,000.
“Nabia contributions are making a meaningful impact, as seen in the improvement of both physical infrastructure and academic performance,” he said.
Sakpa-Na Ibrahim announced that the Association’s next projects included completing the digitalisation of school records and installing a high-speed fibre optic internet connection to enhance Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education.
While acknowledging that this year’s sponsoring year group faced challenges in raising funds, Sakpa-Na Ibrahim urged members not to relent.
“As long as serious infrastructural challenges exist in NAVASCO, NABIA should not rest on its oars but rise up to the challenge,” he said.
He proposed that more than one year group should co-sponsor future Speech and Prize-Giving Day celebrations to ease the financial burden and increase project impact.
On the Association’s finances, Mr Ibrahim expressed concern over delays in the payment of membership dues, stressing that such contributions were vital to Nabia’s sustainability.
“Our dues are the lifeblood of the association. They enable us to organise events and continue to give back to the school. Without these resources, our ability to make an impact is limited,” he said.
He commended Dr Kwabena Donkor, former Energy Minister and President of the 1977 Year Group, for his exemplary support and continued financial contributions to Nabia.
Sakpa-Na Ibrahim also expressed concern about low participation in Annual General Meetings (AGMs) and urged the alumni to show greater interest in the Nabia’s activities.
“These meetings are a critical platform for us to share ideas, make decisions, and build a stronger alumni network. Our strength lies in our numbers, and each voice counts,” he emphasised.
GNA
Edited by Caesar Abagali/ Benjamin Mensah