According to ghana news agency:ccording to Ghana News Agency, Mr Prosper Francis Dusey, Ho West District Chief Executive, representing the Volta Regional Minister as Guest of Honour, commended the college for eight decades of commitment to discipline, academic excellence, moral training, and quality teacher education in Ghana. He highlighted the college's role in producing thousands of dedicated teachers who have served across the country, particularly in rural and underserved communities, helping to nurture and transform lives through education.
Mr Dusey emphasized the importance of quality human resources for national progress, noting that teachers form the foundation upon which every profession is built. He urged stakeholders, the government, the church, alumni, and development partners to support the college in meeting the demands of modern teacher education driven by technology and innovation. He also praised the Evangelical Presbyterian Church, Ghana, for its significant contribution to education and moral development in the country over the years.
Dr Dickson Tsey, Principal of the College, explained that the anniversary celebration was an opportunity to reflect on the institution's history, sacrifices, resilience, and transformation over the years. He stated that the college had significantly contributed to education development in Ghana by training competent professional teachers serving diligently across the country and beyond.
Dr Tsey revealed that historical investigations indicated the institution was more than 80 years old, and efforts were being made to properly document its true historical account for future generations. He highlighted the recent remarkable transformations at the college, particularly in infrastructure development, achieved through prudent management of internally generated funds. The college has completed a staff accommodation facility, constructed a new administration block, and built a new female hall of residence to address accommodation challenges.
He further disclosed that the college had benefited from a GETFund emergency project, resulting in the construction of a lecture hall complex. In academics, the college recorded impressive results, achieving 27 first-class honours during its last graduation compared to 11 the previous year. It recently emerged first among five colleges at the Edufest Festival organised at Akatsi College of Education. Staff development had also improved, with six PhD holders currently at the institution and several others pursuing higher academic qualifications.
As part of the anniversary celebrations, Dr Tsey announced two major legacy projects: establishing an Endowment Fund and a sustainable water supply system for the college. He assured stakeholders that all funds raised would be used solely for their intended purposes. A 24-member Central Planning Committee has been inaugurated to oversee preparations for the celebration scheduled for October this year.
Mr Worlase Kpeli, Member of Parliament for Afram Plains North and Chairman of the Planning Committee, described the anniversary as a celebration of excellence, discipline, leadership, and commitment to quality teacher education. He noted that since its establishment in 1946, the college had produced thousands of professionals, teachers, administrators, politicians, and change-makers who had contributed immensely to national development. Mr Kpeli appealed to alumni, corporate bodies, traditional authorities, government institutions, and philanthropists to support the anniversary activities and the college's development agenda. He urged alumni across Ghana and beyond to reconnect with their alma mater and contribute meaningfully towards its continued growth and transformation.