Ofori-Sarpong named Alumni President of the Year, honoured for PRESEC dormitory project
The Global President of the Presbyterian Boys’ Secondary School (PRESEC) Alumni Association, Dr Ernest Ofori-Sarpong, has been named Old Schools Alumni President of the Year 2026 in recognition of his contributions to the association and his alma mater.
Dr. Ernest Ofori-Sarpong, the Global President of the PRESEC Alumni Association, has been named Old Schools Alumni President of the Year 2026. This recognition comes from his remarkable contributions to both the alumni association and his alma mater, PRESEC. The prestigious honour was given to him during the inaugural Old Schools Alumni Networking Gala Dinner, organized by the Entrepreneurs Foundation of Ghana (EFG).
The event drew together a diverse group of attendees, including alumni, entrepreneurs, corporate executives, business leaders, and education sector representatives. The purpose of the gala was to celebrate individual achievements and discuss the vital role alumni networks play in fostering mentorship, investment, job creation, and community development.
Speaking on behalf of Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu, Dr. Emmanuel Newman, the Ministry's Director of Tertiary Education, emphasized the importance of alumni associations in providing platforms for career guidance, entrepreneurship, knowledge-sharing, and innovation. He stressed that alumni bring invaluable professional knowledge and experience that students often cannot acquire solely from textbooks.
Therefore, Newman encouraged professionals to share their expertise, including introducing students to emerging technologies and promoting financial literacy.
In his address, Dr. Newman also called for educational institutions to equip young people with the skills necessary to identify opportunities, solve problems, and create employment. He urged alumni to strengthen their commitment to giving back to their former schools, explaining that support can extend beyond financial contributions to include volunteering, mentorship, scholarships, professional guidance, and employment opportunities.
Dr. Issahaque Munawaru, the Deputy Director-General of the Ghana Education Service, commended alumni associations for their efforts in supporting infrastructure development, mentorship, and accountability in their former schools.
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