The support came through the efforts of Ghanaian members of Alpha Phi Alpha
Abeadze State College, the only senior high school serving the Abeadze Traditional Area, has received a much-needed boost through a donation of essential facilities from the Tau Alpha Lambda Chapter (TAL) of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.
The donation, presented at a ceremony on the school grounds, included two water pumps for the boys’ dormitories, tables and chairs for the dining hall, a cooker, and a refrigerator for the Home Science Department.
The support came through the efforts of Ghanaian members of Alpha Phi Alpha in both Ghana and the Americas.
Dasebre Kwebu Ewusi VII, Paramount Chief of the Abeadze Traditional Area, who was present at the event alongside his sub-chiefs, welcomed the gesture with deep appreciation.
“This is a profound gesture to support the only Senior High School in my community. We are grateful,” he said. “I urge the school authorities and students to take very good care of these items so that others will be encouraged to also support the school in the future.”
Headmistress of Abeadze State College, Helena Sarpong, also thanked the fraternity for responding to a critical need in the school. “We are grateful to the Alphas across the world. You have answered a critical need,” she said. “However, I must humbly place before you that our bathroom facilities are in horrible shape. If there is to be a Phase III, that would be our most urgent area of need.”
The event drew a large crowd of students, staff, traditional leaders, and local government officials, including Assemblyman Charles Ennim and Parent-Teacher Association executives. More than 350 students were in attendance.
Speaking on behalf of the fraternity, Vice President of Tau Alpha Lambda, Dr Nana Kweku Nduom, stated that the donation was part of an ongoing relationship between the fraternity and the school.
“This marks Phase II of our relationship with the school. Alphas promote scholarship, and to us, education is premium,” he said, noting the fraternity’s intention to return for further support.
Dr Nduom was joined by fellow TAL members Nana Ofori Owusu, Ivan Hoffman, Michael Owusu, and Andrew Amoo.
The group later visited the Omanhene’s palace, where discussions focused on strengthening the partnership and identifying additional areas where the fraternity could assist.
Tau Alpha Lambda is the Ghana chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., a US-founded organization established in 1906 to support African American students.
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