St. Monica’s principal appeals for support to complete stalled projects as college marks 95 years
The principal of St. Monica’s College of Education has appealed for government support to complete delayed infrastructure projects, saying the institution cannot fully prepare future teachers without adequate facilities. The appeal came as one of Ghana’s oldest women’s teacher training colleges celebrated its 95th anniversary under the theme, “95 Years of Excellence: Empowering Women for […]
St. Monica’s College of Education, Ghana’s oldest women’s teacher training institution, is facing challenges in completing essential infrastructure projects as it marks its 95th anniversary. Principal Evans Ampadu appealed to the government for support, emphasizing the college's inability to fully prepare future educators without proper facilities.
Despite recent advancements such as staff development, research enhancement, and international collaborations, unfinished projects like hostels, an auditorium, and a science and ICT laboratory complex persist. The principal also lamented the loss of the college's sole sports field, which was handed over in 2023 for an AstroTurf project under the Ghana Gas initiative.
"My biggest headache on this campus is our field, which has been completely taken away from us today," he lamented, noting that students must now seek sporting opportunities elsewhere. Government contributions have been a beacon of hope for the college. Dr Saajida Shiraz, CEO of the Students Loan Trust Fund, revealed that over 320,000 first-year students across Ghana have benefited from the No Academic Fees policy, including 802 from St. Monica’s over the past two years.
Additionally, 1,322 students received government allowances. However, the college faces an uphill battle in justifying this investment. Dr Shiraz challenged students to make the most of their education, stating, "The government has not only lifted the burden off your shoulders; it has placed the burden of excellence back on you."
Mamponghene Daasebre Osei Bonsu II urged sustained investment in teacher education, emphasizing that well-trained teachers working in supportive environments are crucial for Ghana's education reforms. He urged corporate organizations, development partners, and alumni to contribute to strengthening the college as it prepares for its centenary, reminding them, "The chalk or the marker in the hand of a teacher is mightier than the sword in the hand of a warrior."
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