Cape Coast, March 16, 2026 – The Government has committed to elevating Aggrey Memorial AME Zion Senior High School from a Category B to a Category A institution, promising significant investments in classrooms, dormitories, and staff accommodation.
Mr Felix Kwakye Ofosu, Minister in Charge of Government Communication and Member of Parliament for Abura-Asebu-Kwamankese (AAK), announced that the school, which currently enrolls 5,773 students, would benefit from new teacher housing and expanded classroom facilities aimed at phasing out the double-track system.
Addressing the school’s 86th anniversary celebrations, held under the theme “Building good leaders, shaping the future: The role of stakeholders”, Mr Kwakye Ofosu also highlighted his personal contributions, including over 1,000 desks, water storage tanks, and sporting equipment, and pledged ongoing support for the school’s development.
Dr Mrs Dorothy Adentwi-Hayford, Headmistress of Aggrey Memorial SHS, underscored the urgent need for a 500-capacity girls’ dormitory, additional housing for 20 teachers, an expanded dining hall, and a new 28-unit classroom block, citing classrooms crowded with up to 90 students. Despite these pressures, she reported a 75% pass rate in the latest WASSCE exams, strong performances in national competitions, and multiple sports awards.
Dr Benjamin Otchere Ankrah, Global President of AMOSA, urged the AAK District Chief Executive to allocate special budgets to improve school infrastructure, while Dr George Nana Sam Mends, President of AMOSA ’84, highlighted the importance of cultivating leaders with character, vision, resilience, and accountability.
Mr Joseph Baffoe, President of the 2001-year group, called on alumni to support the school, emphasizing accommodation challenges as a key priority.
The anniversary, primarily sponsored by AMOSA ’01, featured a state-of-the-art 50-capacity ICT lab with internet connectivity, along with donations to the Cape Coast School for the Deaf and Blind. The event concluded with a vibrant durbar, including cadet displays, cultural performances, and awards recognizing students, staff, and retirees.
GHBUSS
16 March 2026
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