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Dr. Ofori Sarpong Gifts 600-Bed Dormitory to Alma Mater

From Ghanaian Times · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Dr. Ernest Ofori Sarpong, CEO of Special Group of Companies, has donated a 600-bed dormitory to his alma mater, Presbyterian Boys' Senior Secondary School (PRESEC), Legon.
  • The facility, named 'Ofori Sarpong House,' was inaugurated as part of his 60th birthday celebrations.
  • The donation aims to alleviate accommodation challenges and support future generations of students.

In a remarkable display of gratitude and commitment to education, Dr. Ernest Ofori Sarpong, the Chief Executive Officer of Special Group of Companies, has gifted a state-of-the-art, 600-bed dormitory to his former school, Presbyterian Boys' Senior Secondary School (PRESEC), Legon. This significant contribution, named 'Ofori Sarpong House,' was officially inaugurated last Thursday, coinciding with the celebration of Dr. Sarpong's 60th birthday.

deeply humbling, fulfilling, and meaningful

โ€” Dr. Ernest Ofori SarpongDescribing his feelings upon inaugurating the dormitory.

Dr. Sarpong, who also holds the esteemed positions of President of the ฦ†dadeษ› global and Board Chairman of PRESEC, described the moment as profoundly humbling and fulfilling. He shared his personal journey, recalling his admission to PRESEC in 1988 and how the institution played a pivotal role in transforming him from a 'quiet and introverted individual into a confident and purpose-driven person.' This donation, he explained, stems from his deep gratitude for the formative experience PRESEC provided and his desire to invest in the future of its students.

Honour it with your scholarship. Honour it with the kind of character that makes a nation proud, use the facility as a space to nurture dreams, build friendships, and strengthen discipline

โ€” Ms Patricia Obo-NaiVice President of the PRESEC Old Boysโ€™ Association, urging students to take good care of the facility and uphold school values.

The new dormitory addresses a pressing need, as the school's growing student population has placed considerable strain on existing facilities. The intervention is seen as both timely and essential. The Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, lauded Dr. Sarpong's contribution as a 'monumental footprint' that will significantly ease accommodation challenges and enhance the academic environment. He emphasized the importance of shared responsibility between government and stakeholders in improving Ghana's educational infrastructure, underscoring the vital role of such public-private partnerships. The Ghanaian Times celebrates this act of philanthropy, recognizing it not only as a boost to PRESEC but also as an inspiration for continued investment in the nation's educational development.

monumental footprint

โ€” Haruna IddrisuMinister of Education, praising Dr. Sarpong's significant contribution to education.
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Originally published by Ghanaian Times in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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