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AHISCO celebrates 100 years
The headmistress with other staff dreesed in the new robes after a presentation by the 1993 year old students
Accra High School (AHISCO) has celebrated its 100th Founders’ Day at the school’s premises at North Ridge in Accra.
The anniversary brought together members of the school board, management, old students (Onukpai) and current students.
The event was interspersed with poetry recitals, songs from the school choir, drumming and dancing from the students.
Speaking at the ceremony, Rev. Fr Dr Lt Col Francis Lokko said AHISCO, like some second-cycle institutions was facing overcrowding due to the increasing number of students.
He said the situation was as a result of the Free Senior High School (FSHS) programme, adding that despite the improvements in the facilities by government, pressure remains on most of the school’s facilities.
He therefore urged the students to take good care of the facilities provided including the science and technology laboratory to make their stay in the school comfortable and conducive for learning.
“My dear students, you are the direct recipient of the founding fathers’ vision. Please take advantage of the opportunity to attain greatness. Greatness is achieved through hard work and now is the time to work, time is a golden treasure, use it to the fullest,” Rev. Fr Dr Lt Col Lokko said.
He also urged the students to embrace discipline as a lifestyle, explaining that it was a prerequisite for success.
Touching on unemployment, Rev. Fr Dr Lt Col Lokko said it was important that graduates were engaging in Technical and Vocational Education Training (TVET), adding that students could consider learning some skills under TVET in addition to what they were studying in school in order to make them self-sufficient.
He commended the teaching and non-teaching staff for their good work while urging them to provide the needed counselling to the students for them to realise their dreams.
The headmistress of the school, Ms Evelyn Sagbil Nabia, said AHISCO had journeyed through a lot of phases but the resilience of its stakeholders had held it together and also kept it at an enviable position.
“We have come to celebrate the dream of one man and all those who supported and encouraged him,” she said.
She commended the Onukpai for the support they give to the school and urged them to keep assisting their alma mater.
During the ceremony, the 1993 year-group donated 10 dining hall tables and benches while the United Kingdom (UK) chapter of ‘Onukpai’ presented 50 choir robes to the school choir.
AHISCO was founded on 17th August, 1923 at the Beach Avenue in Aayalolo, a suburb of Accra. It was the first secondary school in Accra in the Eastern Province of the then Gold Coast.
By Jemima Esinam Kuatsinu
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Many SOEs have been used as mere instruments for personal wealth accumulation –Pres.Mahama
President John Dramani Mahama has expressed concern over the misuse of State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) for personal financial gain by individuals in leadership positions.
Speaking during a meeting with Chief Executives of specified entities under the State Interest and Governance Authority (SIGA) on Thursday, March 13, the President directly attributed the dire state of SOEs to their leadership, accusing chief executives, management teams, and governing boards of prioritising personal enrichment over organisational efficiency.
He pointed to bloated budgets, unjustified allowances, and unnecessary expenditures as factors draining public funds while SOEs continue to rely on government bailouts.
“Many SOEs have been used as mere instruments for personal wealth accumulation by appointees. The chief executives, management, and boards of these enterprises are responsible for this situation. Some SOEs have become perennial loss-makers, draining public funds with bloated budgets, unjustified allowances, and unnecessary expenditures while relying on government bailouts as if entitled to them. Many of these entities are at their lowest point in the entire history of the Fourth Republic,” he said.
President Mahama further noted that many SOEs have been plagued by inefficiencies, corruption, and mismanagement, leading to consistent financial losses. He cited the 2023 State Ownership Report by the State Interests and Governance Authority (SIGA), which highlighted systemic inefficiencies and wasteful expenditures within these entities.
He therefore reaffirmed his commitment to reforming under-performing SOEs and ensuring they serve national interests.
He warned that loss-making SOEs will no longer be tolerated and will either be merged, privatised, or closed.
“I will assess you based on your performance. If you do not align with the pace of the reset agenda, you may be asked to step aside. If that adds to the horror movie, so be it,” he added.
Source: Myjoyonline.com
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Prophet Courage Heavens set to launch ‘Predestination’ book on March 23
Prophet Courage A. Heavens is set to launch the much-awaited book titled ‘Predestination’ on Sunday, March 23, 2025 at 5:00PM.
The launch, which is expected to impact lives, will take place at Crossgates Ministries, Flattop, off N1 Highway, opposite Angel Hauz.
The book is aimed at addressing the way people struggle to understand how free will and destiny align.
It is also aimed at providing clarity on God’s sovereignty and one’s place in His divine plan.
The various chapters of the book address various issues through scriptures and personal stories.
Committed to impacting society, part of the proceeds from the book will go into Courage Heavens Education Legacy (CHEL), an educational foundation transforming lives.
CHEL is dedicated to providing financial support and mentorship to brilliant but needy students, ensuring they have access to quality education and opportunities for a better future.
Prophet Courage Heavens is a prolific writer and previously authored Eli Eli Lama Sabachthani, a powerful book that encourages unwavering faith in times of trials.
In addition, he has written seven more prophetic and life-changing books that are yet to be published.
He is dedicated to raising the next generation for impactful ministry. As the leader of Crossgates Ministries, he nurtures believers in faith and purpose.
