A former director of the Ghana Education Service (GES), Enoch Hemmans Cobbinah, has charged old students of secondary cycle institutions to work together as partners of development in Ghana’s educational sector.
According to him, this has become necessary to catch up with global evolutions that are changing the face of education and training.
Speaking as Chairman on the occasion of the 116th Anniversary and Homecoming of the Ghana Secondary Technical School over the weekend, he indicated the importance of the partnership because the government cannot do it alone.
“The task ahead is enormous, but so should our collective commitment to the continued progress of GSTS and Ghana be. To alumni associations, the community and potential partners, we cannot rely on the government alone to make GSTS great. That is why we shall continue to count on you to do more through mentorship, financial and other forms of contributions.”
Mr. Cobbinah, an old student of the school, described the results of efforts to support it as a renaissance that will turn things around.
“This renaissance would mean supporting a new bold vision to rekindle and deepen science and technical education. That enables us, in collaboration with key stakeholders and partners, to nurture a pipeline of future-ready students with practical skills and competencies required to plug into the 4th industrial revolution technologies, particularly artificial intelligence, robotics and so on,” he said.
He was speaking on the theme “Advancing Educational Excellence, 116 Years of GSTS Impact and Growth in Ghana”.
Also speaking at the event, headmaster of the school Rev. Dr. Kennedy Obeng called for a conscious investment into modern facilities to help build students who can contribute immensely to the development of Ghana and world at large.
He also called on the government to do its part in reaching targets set in line with modern global standards like STEM.
“We’ve heard the vision of government vis-a-vis our development aspiration. There should be conscious investment and provision of infrastructure and resources in modern classrooms, libraries, laboratories and to provide conducive learning environment.”
“There is also the need for us to have access to technology such as computers and internet connectivity to enhance digital teaching and learning. Resources such as the provision of modern classrooms, libraries and laboratories are important,” he stated.
As part of activities to mark its 116 years of existence, new executives for the Ghana Global GSTS Alumni Association were inducted into office to spearhead affairs for the next four years.
The new leadership is headed by Daniel Teye,, who is widely known for his architectural mastery in projects like the Aqua Safari and Safari Valley Resorts.
Other executives are:
Gt. Nemi Kwesi Nemi ’83/’85/H7 – GAA 1st Vice President
Gt. Ebo K. Simpson ’97/H8 – GAA 2nd Vice President
Gt. Julius B. A. Nkrumah ’86/H7 – GAA General Secretary
Gt. John Kwesi Gyakye Amonoo ’90/’93/H7 – GAA 1st Deputy General Secretary
Gt. Cyrus Obeng-Darko ’14/H5 – GAA 2nd Deputy General Secretary
Gt. Dave Nii Amon Antonio ’94/H7 – GAA Treasurer
Gt. Eugene Gameli Amekugee 95/H5 – GAA 1st Deputy Treasurer
Gt. Collins Ohemeng Boateng – GAA Organizer
Gt. Kwame Boakye – GAA 1st Deputy Organizer
Gt. John Akwasi Gyedu Jnr. ’12/H4 – GAA 2nd Deputy Organizer
Gt. Cosmos Dadzie Jnr. ’20/H8 – GAA Student/Youth Representative
Gt. Walter Kwami ’84/H6 – GAA Chief Technology Officer
Gt. Ebenezer Koomson ’07 – GAA Secretariat Coordinator
Gt. Tetteh Abbeyquaye ’89/H8 – GAA Immediate Past President
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