Asantehene to Grace Prempeh College’s Speech and Prize-Giving Event
Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II is expected to honour the 75th Speech and Prize Giving Day of Prempeh College.
Slated for November 2, 2024, other guests include President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, former President John Agyekum Kufuor and surviving pioneers of the school.
The invitation to the Monarch of the Asante Kingdom was humbly extended by the Management of the second cycle institution on October 2, 2024, during a visit to the Manhyia Palace.
Extending it, the Chairman of the Governing Board of the school, Senior Lawyer Benjamin Acolatse said the school’s 75th anniversary is under the theme, ‘Celebrating 75 Years of Outstanding Leadership and Service to Society’.
He said the school was established in 1949 with 50 students characterized as “Pioneers”.
“Currently we understand only 11 are alive and we intend to host a ‘Pioneer Day’ for them in February 2025 as well as a Memorial event for the deceased.”
On matters relating to the affairs of the school, the Board Chair touted academic excellence with a tall list of pass rates in the WASSCE, trophies from global robotic competitions and more.
Otumfuo expressed his satisfaction with the welfare of the school as well as their performance and commended the tutors for their commitment and dedication.
“Thank you for your selfless deeds. I have been monitoring the school closely and haven’t heard of anything untoward.”
His Majesty also accepted the invitation to grace the Speech and Prize Giving Ceremony.
Source: opemsuo.com/Hajara Fuseini
