The Aburi Old Girls Association (AOGA) 1976 Year Group has commissioned a legacy project at Aburi Senior High School as part of activities marking 50 years since completing the school, reinforcing calls for alumni-driven support for quality education in Ghana.
The project, which includes the construction of a garage and other support facilities, is intended to enhance the operational capacity of the school and contribute to its long-term development.
Businessman and Council of State Member for the Volta Region, Mr Gabriel Atokple Kwamigah Tanko, served as Special Guest of Honour at the commissioning ceremony. He disclosed that he deliberately cut short an important business trip to the United States to be present at the event, describing the occasion as deeply aligned with his personal values and commitment to education and social development.
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Mr. Tanko said the project resonated strongly with the mission of the Tanko Foundation, which focuses on education and youth development, noting that supporting initiatives that strengthen educational institutions remains a core priority for the foundation.
“As someone whose spirit is anchored in education and social work, it was important for me to be here this morning to support a project that gives back meaningfully to society,” he said.
An alumnus of Presbyterian Boys’ Secondary School (PRESEC), Mr Tanko said it was particularly significant for him to stand with the Aburi Girls community, an institution he described as a cradle of excellence that has produced generations of women who continue to serve Ghana with distinction.
Fifty years after leaving Aburi Girls, members of the AOGA 1976 Year Group said the legacy project was conceived as a practical way of giving back to their alma mater and supporting the school’s daily operations.
Mr. Tanko commended the leadership of the group, especially its President, Mrs Adelaide Anno-Akumi, for the vision and commitment shown in mobilising resources to support the school.
He urged other alumni associations to emulate the example of the AOGA 1976 Year Group by investing in sustainable projects that strengthen Ghana’s educational institutions and promote national development.
The commissioning ceremony formed part of broader anniversary activities celebrating the enduring bond among members of the Aburi Girls Class of 1976 and their continued contribution to education and society.
