The Principal of the St. Monica’s College of Education at Asante Mampong in the Ashanti Region, Dr. David Okyere Korankye, has encouraged the newly graduated students to demonstrate behaviors that contribute to the development of the nation.
He advised the students to serve as mentors while guiding their own students to become responsible citizens and future leaders.
Dr. Korankye emphasized the importance of the graduates realizing their role in shaping the future of the country by instilling values of development in the younger generation.
“As they are going out, we have admonished them to know that they are going to raise the future of this country by training our little ones so that they will have the mind towards development in this country. We’ve also spoken to them about the moral standards of this country and we’re hoping that they should be the agents of change,” he said.
During an interview with the media at the college’s 15th graduation ceremony, the Principal also urged the graduates to leverage modern technology, including IT, to enhance their effectiveness in their work.
Despite the college’s successful 15-year journey in training thousands of students nationwide, there are challenges hindering smooth academic operations.
Dr. Korankye identified issues such as inadequate accommodation and lack of a spacious auditorium as major concerns.
He mentioned that construction of a 300-capacity hostel and a multipurpose auditorium began in 2012 but remains incomplete, causing disruptions to student life and academic pursuits.
The Principal further expressed concern over the ongoing CETAG strike, which has disrupted teaching and learning activities, leaving students in a difficult situation.
He called on the government to address the challenges faced by the teachers to facilitate their return to the classrooms.
Dr. Korankye also urged CETAG to engage in constructive dialogue with the government to resolve the issues and resume academic activities in the colleges.
The Vice President of the SRC, Esther Gyamfi, noted the negative impact of the strike on students’ educational journey, leading many to leave campus due to financial constraints and lack of academic activities.
She appealed to the government to resolve the situation promptly.
The best graduating student, Vester Yeboah Fordjour, echoed the concerns about the CETAG strike and urged government intervention to address the issue immediately to resume academic activities.
