By Morkporkpor Anku
Accra, June 1, GNA – The 2001 Year Group of the Old Abuscodians Association on Monday launched its Silver Jubilee celebrations in Accra and unveiled plans to construct a multi-purpose basketball and volleyball court as its legacy project for the Abuakwa State College.
The proposed project, estimated at GH400,000, aimed at enhancing sports development and recreational opportunities for students while giving back to the institution that shaped the lives of members of the year group.
The initiative is designed not only to enhance the school’s sporting infrastructure but also to contribute to the holistic development of students.
The Anniversary is on the theme: ” YAANOM 2G1 Silver Jubilee-Our Roots, Our Journey, the Role of Old Students.”
Mrs Audrey Anim-Agyapong, Chairperson of the 2001 Year Group, said the anniversary celebration was an opportunity for members to reflect on the role the school had played in shaping their lives through knowledge, discipline and values.
She said the decision to undertake the sports court project was intended to ensure that future generations of students enjoyed better opportunities and facilities.
She commended the planning committee for its dedication and urged members of the association to reconnect, celebrate their shared heritage and contribute towards building a stronger legacy for the school.
Mr Kwaku Yeboah, a member of the Planning Committee, said the project emerged from extensive consultations with school authorities and students.
“This project is more than just a sports facility; it is a commitment to our heritage and a foundation for the next generation,” Mr Yeboah said.
He explained that the group had initially considered other infrastructure projects but discovered that many of them were already under contract.
The engagements with students revealed a strong preference for improved sports facilities, with both male and female students expressing interest in a basketball court, he said.
He said the consultations informed the decision to construct a dual-purpose basketball and volleyball court that would serve a wider range of students.
Mr Yeboah noted that more than 40 alumni had already pledged support towards the project and expressed confidence that additional members would contribute to ensure its successful completion.
He said the group hoped to mobilise the required resources and complete the project within six months through fundraising and voluntary contributions.
Mr Eric Asare Opare, Assistant Head (Administration) of Abuakwa State College, described the Silver Jubilee as a celebration of lives transformed, dreams realised, and the enduring values instilled by the institution over the years.
He noted that Abuakwa State College, now a Category A school and the oldest second-cycle institution in the Eastern Region, had produced many professionals, including doctors, engineers, teachers, entrepreneurs and public servants.
He urged members of the 2001 Year Group to continue supporting their alma mater through mentorship programmes and infrastructure development initiatives.
Mr Opare expressed appreciation for the planned sports court and expressed the hope that the facility would be completed and commissioned during the school’s 90th anniversary celebrations next year.
GNA
Edited by Agnes Boye-Doe
Reporter:Morkporkpor Anku