The Komenda College of Education (KOMENCO) has held its 3rd Edition of the Founders’ Day Celebration, honouring the legacy of its three founding fathers.
The late Mr. Abraham Brew-Sam, Mr. Lawrence Alfred Creedy, and Nana Komeh Ababio VI were honoured for their legacy of excellence and unwavering dedication.
The event, held on March 8, 2024, featured the annual “Sam-Creedy-Komeh-Ababio Memorial Lecture” as part of the commemoration.
According to history, Mr Brew-Sam, who served as a Regent and First Board Chairman of the College, facilitated the release of the current premises, one of the Second World War abandoned buildings, to the College through consistent interactions and engagements with the chiefs.
Mr Creedy was the first and only missionary principal of the Komenda College and a public signatory to the Methodist Church’s deeds of foundation from 1948 to 1962, while Nana Ababio VI was the then Omanhene of the Komenda Traditional Area, who brought many developmental projects during his reign.
The former Director of the University of Ghana School of Communication and the Atwima Apemanimhene, and an old student, Professor Kwasi Ansu-Kyeremeh, gave the lecture, on the theme: “Komenda College: The Forever Resilient and Forever Shining Nation Builder”.
He emphasized the exceptional qualities instilled in students of Komenda College, such as strong morals, discipline, integrity, and a commitment to national development.
He asserted that there is no way one can pass through the walls of the College without having a refined attitude toward nation-building.
Professor Ansu-Kyeremeh also highlighted the importance of instilling values of integrity and morality in students, emphasizing the role of teachers in combating corruption in the country.
He also called on the Old Students Association to try and bridge any gap between them and the current students so that they can learn more from them.
The Special Guest of Honour, Honorable George Mireku Duker, Member of Parliament for Tarkwa Nsuaem Constituency and Deputy Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, echoed the sentiments of Prof. Ansu-Kyeremeh by praising the college’s role in nurturing individuals with integrity and morality.
He encouraged the College to continue its tradition of producing quality educators and emphasized the need for teachers to support the National Teaching Council’s Licensure Examination.
Hon. Duker also urged teachers to embrace the examination as a standard of professionalism and called on the College to prepare its students effectively for the test.
He emphasized that success in the examination is essential for them to practice their profession with integrity and competence.
The Principal, Very Reverend Professor Kwesi Nkum Wilson, proudly announced the staggering growth of the institution, which began with 40 students and now boasts a population of over 1,729 students.
In a reflection of the college’s progress and achievements, Professor Wilson emphasized the importance of maintaining and enhancing infrastructure to facilitate effective teaching and learning in the college.
He also called upon the Old Students Association (KOSA) and all relevant stakeholders to join forces in advocating for improved infrastructure, essential for furthering the college’s mission of providing quality teacher education
Very Rev. Prof. Kwesi Nkum Wilson assured the college will continue its trajectory of growth and excellence, ensuring a conducive environment for academic pursuits and student development.
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