The 2014 Alumni Association of Manso Adubia Senior High School (SHS) in the Amansie South District of the Ashanti Region has demonstrated their commitment to education by donating GHC 10,000 towards the repair of the school’s broken-down buses.
The donation, made during a brief presentation ceremony, comes at a crucial time as the school has been grappling with transportation challenges for years. The buses, which play a vital role in facilitating student movement for academic and extracurricular activities, had been grounded for lack of funds to maintain them.
Speaking on behalf of the group, President of the 2014 year group, Mr. Richard Dankwah, popularly known as Bush, said the initiative was borne out of the members’ desire to give back to their alma mater, which shaped their educational and personal journeys. “We all owe part of who we are today to Manso Adubia SHS. It is therefore our duty to come back and support in any way we can. Government support alone cannot meet all the needs of our schools, particularly in deprived areas, so we encourage every old student to emulate this example by giving back to their alma mater,” Mr. Dankwah said.
He further urged well-meaning Ghanaians and stakeholders to extend support to schools in their communities, stressing that investment in education remained the surest way to prepare the next generation for the future. He appealed for further assistance to address other pressing challenges of the school, particularly the lack of adequate toilet facilities, which he said was affecting hygiene and student welfare.
Receiving the cheque on behalf of the school, the Assistant Headmaster, Mr. Peter Acquah, expressed heartfelt appreciation to the 2014 alumni for their generosity. He described the intervention as a shining example of alumni involvement in advancing education. “This donation is not only timely but also very impactful. It shows that the spirit of giving back is alive. We are very grateful to the 2014 alumni for leading the way, and we hope other year groups will come on board to support us in addressing the many challenges we face,” he remarked.
The gesture by the 2014 alumni adds to a growing wave of old student contributions across the country, aimed at complementing government’s efforts in providing quality education. It also reinforces the call for collective responsibility in shaping the future of Ghanaian schools.
