Over the weekend, Adisadel College celebrated its 115th anniversary, coinciding with its annual Speech and Prize-Giving Day. The Millennium Year Group hosted the event, which also marked 25 years since leaving the college.
As part of their legacy project, the Millennium Year Group, with the support of their patron, invested GH₵6 million to complete the Job 600 Project—the largest developmental initiative ever undertaken by a single year group, according to the school’s Headmaster, Mr. Samuel Kofi Agudogo. The state-of-the-art facility comprises classrooms, a theatre, science laboratories, a robotics room, a Science and Maths Quiz room, counseling offices, departmental offices, and washrooms.
Speaking at the event, Head Prefect Master Joseph K. Afedzi Hayford expressed gratitude to the old boys for their support and, like the proverbial ” Oliver Twist”, appealed for further assistance to create a more conducive learning environment. He also highlighted the school’s achievements over the past year.
Delivering his anniversary address, Mr. Agudogo stressed the significance of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) education in national development. He welcomed the introduction of a new curriculum incorporating the arts into STEM education and stressed the role of creativity and innovation in scientific applications. He further urged STEM and STEAM educators to continually upgrade their professional skills to meet evolving educational demands.
The Minister of Environment, Science, and Technology, Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed, represented the President at the event. He reassured the public of the government’s commitment to educational reforms, including the abolition of the double-track system, restoration of a stable academic calendar, extension of Free SHS to private schools, and acceleration of infrastructure projects such as completing abandoned E-Blocks and expanding facilities in SHS and TVET institutions.
The Tamale Central MP also underscored the pivotal role of STEAM education in national progress, reaffirming the government’s pledge to integrate STEM, agriculture, vocational skills, digital literacy, civic education, design thinking, and life skills into the secondary school curriculum. He emphasized the need to mainstream science and technology in all educational programs, particularly those targeting girls and marginalized groups.
Addressing the contributions of old students, Murtala criticized the previous administration for sidelining the role of parents and alumni in educational development. He lauded the longstanding tradition of old students supporting their alma mater through fundraising, social initiatives, and infrastructure projects.
The event was attended by distinguished alumni, including the former Minister of Tourism and MP for Sekondi-Takoradi, Andrew Egyapa Mercer, and the former Attorney General and Minister for Justice, Godfred Yeboah Dame.
Report by: Maame Akua Kyerewah