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Mother shed tears as daughter grabs six awards at school’s anniversary ceremony
Mother of multiple award winner lies down flat. (Inset) Matilda
Make no mistake, this is not a push-up exercise. It is an expression of joy by a mother whose 17-year-old, Second Year science student, received six awards at the 40th anniversary celebrations of the Tema Methodist Day Senior High School (MEDASS).
Carried away by her daughter’s impressive performance, Mrs Beatrice Mensah Abugri dashed to the podium and went down on the carpet expressing uncontrollable joy before getting up to hug her ‘princess’.
Speaking in an interview with The Spectator, MrsAbugri said as she sat among other parents and watched Matilda Abugri’s name being mentioned subject after subject to come for an award, she felt so proud.
She said she had always known her daughter to be a devoted student who would even choose books over food, but had least expected that she would perform at such level.
At the third award, she went straight to hug her daughter and walked away with tears of joy flowing freely.
Mrs. Abugri, a Seamstress, recalled how her daughter was rejected at her preferred schools.
“She was devastated and so as a mother, I talked to her and prayed fervently to accept the school offered her,”she said.
She said her daughter had always wanted to go to a boarding school so when the news came that she had been given a day school, it was a big blow to her and the entire family.
MrsAbugri said she was happy her efforts had paid off and was optimistic about better days ahead for her daughter.
According to her Matilda, being the first of her five children, had successfully raised the bar on academics and morality in their home, and hoped that the other children will emulate her good example.
The proud mother disclosed that her daughter, a former student of Leostar International School at Washington in the Kpone-Katamanso District of the Greater Accra Region, was always regular and punctual at school.
The multiple award- winning student said she was determined to work harder to be able to excel academically and be a motivation to many students.
Matilda Abugri was among a total of 65 students whoreceived awards in various classes and subjects at the MEDASS.
The theme for the occasion was “Quality infrastructural development for a sustainable and impactful education -the role of stakeholders.”
The President of the school’s Old Student’s Association, MrRichmond John Aseeph, said infrastructure had been a challenge for the school throughout its existence, and urged philanthropists to come to the aid of the school.
He called on the old students, Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) and all stakeholders to support the school in the construction of an auditorium estimated at GhȻ125million to address their infrastructural challenges.
The building, when completed, would have classrooms, canteen, laboratory, assembly hall, among others.
From DzifaTettehTay, Tema.
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ASWIM lauds Prof Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang
The Association of Women in the Media, (ASWIM) has congratulated Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang on her historic achievement as Ghana’s first female Vice President.
The association said her trailblazing journey with sterling accomplishments from academia to politics, is undoubtedly, a vivid inspiration to countless women and girls across Ghana and Africa.
This was contained in a statement signed by its president, Mrs Mavis Kitcher, and copied to The Spectator on Tuesday in Accra.
“ASWIM celebrates your remarkable career, marked by numerous firsts, including the first female Vice-Chancellor of the University of Cape Coast, (UCC), and the first female to hold a professional chair in Ghana, (UCC),” the statement said.
It said the accomplishments of Prof Opoku- Agyemang were clear testament to the brilliance, resilience and resourceful nature of the complete beautiful African woman.
“As she takes on this new role, ASWIM proudly lauds her commitment to education, women’s empowerment, distinguished public service and patriotism and is very confident that her pursuit of excellence, love for humanity, humility, decency, modesty and commitment to the welfare of the vulnerable will characterise Ghana’s political leadership and public service,” the statement added.
By Jemima Esinam Kuatsinu
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Demolition of Fantasy Dome unfair — Mark Okraku-Mantey
Months after the Fantasy Dome was dismantled to make way for construction at the Ghana International Trade Fair site, the Deputy Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture, Mr Mark Okraku-Mantey, has expressed concern over the manner the facility was destroyed.
In an interview on Daybreak Hitz with Andy Dosty, Mr Okraku-Mantey criticised the handling of the dome’s dismantling, suggesting that it could have been done without causing damage.
“I don’t think that leadership gave instructions that they should do what happened. The structure was a prefab but I hear the people destroyed it. That one, we cannot defend it. It is unfair to him (owner). Sometimes, you give instructions and people will go and do things that will make you look bad,” he stated.
When asked about any punitive measure against the workers responsible for the destruction, Mr Okraku-Mantey clarified that the Trade Fair does not fall under his ministry.
He said he had previously contacted the owner, Leslie Quaynor, to discuss relocating the dome, and even suggested the National Museum as a potential site, though it was too small.
The demolition of the 20,000-seater Fantasy Dome occurred on March 16, 2024.
According to Dr Agnes Adu, CEO of the Ghana Trade Fair Company Limited, the action was taken after multiple notices were given to Quaynor to vacate the premises for redevelopment, as per their tenancy agreement.
Dr Adu noted that all previous tenants had complied except for the Fantasy Dome.
Quaynor, in an interview with JoyNews, confirmed that his lease had ended, and was in the process of relocating the dome.
He had requested an extension, which was denied, leading him to seek a writ and an injunction from an Accra High Court to halt the demolition.
Despite this, the demolition proceeded, causing significant damage to the structure.
Quaynor described the incident as a major setback, not only for his business but also for the entertainment industry, which relies on venues like the Fantasy Dome.
