By Jibril Abdul Mumuni, GNA
Accra, Aug. 10, GNA – The Reverend Canon Dr Lawrence Tetteh, an international evangelist, economist and public speaker, has attributed much of his personal and professional success to the education, discipline and values he acquired at Harrow International School in Accra.
He said more than five decades after completing his education at Harrow, the lessons and values instilled in him by the school continued to influence his leadership, service and commitment to national and global development.
As the Guest Speaker at the school’s 60th Anniversary Celebration in Accra on Monday, Rev. Tetteh said he considered the return to the institution as a “homecoming and an emotional moment that allowed him to reflect on the role the school had played in shaping his future.”
The celebration brought together management, staff, parents, students, alumni, traditional and religious leaders among other stakeholders to commemorate six decades of educational service and excellence.
Notable alumni of the school included Ms Ursula Owusu Ekuful, one of Ghana famous musicians Akosua Agyepong, and Ambassador Baba Sadik, Ghana’s ambassador to Nigeria.
“For me, this is more than an anniversary ceremony. It is a homecoming,” he said.
Recalling his days as a student, Rev. Tetteh noted that he sat in the same classrooms and walked through the same school compound as the current generation of learners.
He said he had no idea then of the opportunities and responsibilities that awaited him in later life.
The academic foundation and character development he received at Harrow helped him to become a diligent student and prepared him for higher education and future leadership roles, Rev Tetteh said.
“Harrow helped to make me a good student. It propelled me towards higher education. It also contributed to forming the values, discipline and sense of responsibility that have guided me through life as an economist, a minister of the Gospel, a public leader and, above all, a person determined to serve God and humanity,” he stated.
Rev. Tetteh stressed that the true value of education extended beyond academic achievement, adding that it was evident in the character, discipline and contributions of its students long after they left the classroom.
He urged students to embrace honesty, hard work, perseverance and respect for others adding that success should not be measured solely by professional accomplishments but also by one’s usefulness to society and commitment to serving others.
The renowned Evangelist encouraged the students to take advantage of the opportunities available to them and regard themselves as custodians of the school’s legacy.
He advised them to combine academic excellence with integrity and strong moral values, stressing that knowledge was most effective when accompanied by wisdom, discipline and service.
Rev. Tetteh paid tribute to the founders of the school, Mr Nathan Amui and Mrs Doreen Amui, for their vision and dedication in establishing an institution that had nurtured generations of learners since 1966.
He commended the school’s management, teachers and staff for sustaining standards of excellence and expanding educational opportunities for pupils through modern programmes, including coding, robotics and other co-curricular activities.
Mr John Adjei Benson, the Headmaster, highlighting the school’s academic achievements, noted that Harrow International had consistently maintained impressive Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) results.
“Over the past five years, an average of 96 per cent of candidates gained placement into their first-choice Category A senior high schools. In 2025 alone, an impressive 90 per cent of students obtained six grade ones and above, with all candidates successfully transitioning into top-tier second-cycle institutions,” he said.
Mr Adjei attributed those successes to dedicated teachers, a rigorous curriculum, continuous staff development, and a culture that rejected mediocrity.
He drew attention to the school’s outstanding performance in national competitions and its commitment to holistic education.
He said Harrow’s students had won an unprecedented 12 trophies at the UCMAS National Competition and distinguished themselves in reading, talent, and quiz competitions across the country.
GNA
Edited by Agnes Boye-Doe
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