The Students’ Representative Council (SRC) of Komenda College of Education has officially handed over a newly constructed 10-unit store facility to the management of the college, marking a significant step in improving the institution’s infrastructure and commercial capacity.
The project, which began on paper in April 2025, transitioned into the construction phase in May and was completed on September 1, 2025.
Rekadom Enterprise, the contracted construction company, formally handed over the completed facility to the SRC before the ceremonial handover to the college management during a short but significant ceremony on September 3, 2025.
Speaking at the ceremony, the Principal, Very Rev. Professor Kwesi Nkum Wilson, praised the collaborative efforts of two successive SRC administrations for initiating and completing the project.
“This project began under the 2023/2024 SRC administration led by Master Emmanuel Addo, who had the foresight to set aside part of their dues to start something meaningful. The 2024/2025 administration, led by Master Prince Botwe, built on that foundation, and today we see the fruits of their commitment,” Professor Wilson noted.
He explained that the college management played a supporting role, liaising with Rekadom Enterprise, engaging KEEA Municipal Engineers, and working closely with the Head of Works to ensure proper planning, compliance, and execution.
According to the principal, the new stores will play a crucial role in the college’s broader development agenda.
“As we plan to construct an ultra-modern shopping mall in the near future, the traders currently occupying the area earmarked for the mall will need to be relocated. These new stores provide a perfect transition space for them,” he said.
“We currently have six traders to relocate, which means the remaining units can be used by the SRC for other student-related activities. The Market Committee will begin allocations after the official commissioning on Friday, September 5, 2025,” he added.
Professor Wilson also commended Rekadom Enterprise for their dedication, assuring them that any outstanding financial obligations would be settled as agreed.
In his remarks, the Bishop of the Cape Coast Diocese, Rt. Rev. Richardson A. Andam, lauded the SRC’s leadership for prioritizing sustainable development projects.
“This is indeed a yeoman’s job,” he said. “What you have done will not only serve the college today but will continue to benefit future generations. I encourage other SRCs to emulate such initiatives—projects that leave a legacy rather than fade away with time.”
He received the keys to the facility on behalf of the Presiding Bishop of Ghana, Most Rev. Prof. Johnson Kwabena Asamoah-Gyadu, and subsequently handed them to the principal for the college’s official use.
The college’s Public Relations Officer, Mr. Godwin Anane, who moderated the ceremony, praised the SRC’s prudent use of funds.
“This is a lesson in leadership and vision,” he said. “By investing in something tangible and beneficial, you have set a standard for those who will come after you. I am confident that future SRC administrations will be inspired to do even more.”
Representatives of Rekadom Enterprise, in their brief remarks, assured the college of a six-month maintenance support period to address any unforeseen technical issues.
The ceremony was also attended by members of the college management, staff, SRC executives, and other stakeholders.
A Brief History of Komenda College of Education
Established in 1948, Komenda College of Education, located in the Central Region of Ghana, has a long-standing tradition of excellence in teacher training.
Originally founded as a teacher training institution for men, it later transitioned to a co-educational college.
Over the decades, the college has played a vital role in producing highly qualified teachers for Ghana’s basic education sector.
Known for its emphasis on academic rigour, discipline, and community development, Komenda College of Education continues to adapt to the changing demands of education while preserving its core mission: to nurture professional educators equipped with both knowledge and moral values.
The institution has also built a reputation for fostering strong student leadership through its SRC, which has historically been involved in infrastructural and welfare initiatives aimed at improving the college environment for both academic and social growth.
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