Thursday honoured Reverend Abraham Osei Donkor, the Headmaster of
Akyem Swedru Secondary School (AKISSS), and his staff at a ceremony at
Akyem Swedru.
The honour was in recognition of Rev Donkor's good performance
since he took over the administration of the school three years ago
that had resulted in the school achieving good academic performance.
The occasion coincided with the traditional Akwanbo festival of
the people.Rev. Donkor and his staff were presented with a sheep and
undisclosed sums of money.Nana Dr Ofosu Asante Kodan 11, the Acting
President of the Akyem Bosome Traditional Council, appealed to parents
to attach importance to the education of their children.
Nana Kodan, a Senior Lecturer at GIMPA, advised school children
to take advantage of opportunities available in the school system to
lay a solid foundation for the future.
He expressed worry about reported cases of the youth in the area
taking to gambling, drinking and taking drugs such as marijuana (wee)
and called on teachers, parents, chiefs and churches to help address
the situation.
Rev. Osei Donkor thanked the chiefs and people of Akyem Swedru
for the honour done them and expressed optimism that the recognition
would spur them to give off their best.
Nana Kwatemaa Munkyin t11, queen mother of Akyem Bosome
Traditional Area, spoke about the peace and tranquillity prevailing in
the area and said this would promote development.She appealed to those
who had not registered for the District Mutual Health Insurance Scheme
to do so to enable them to access affordable health care.
29 March 07
