The Governing Council of the Presbyterian Women’s College of Education in Aburi has officially named the college’s new 490-bed capacity hostel after the First Lady, Rebecca Akufo-Addo.
This decision acknowledges her significant contributions to educational development and has received approval from the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church of Ghana.
The First Lady has been recognized for her dedicated efforts in promoting the welfare of women and children, especially in the areas of education, health, women’s empowerment, and general well-being.
During the dedication ceremony, Rt Rev. Prof. Joseph Obiri Yeboah Mante, the Moderator of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church of Ghana, declared the hostel as the “Rebecca Akufo-Addo Hostel.”
“The 490 bed capacity hostel shall be known as the Rebecca Akufo-Addo Hostel” as a testament to her solid commitment to empowering young women and as a symbol of her giant determination to nurture future leaders, innovators and agents of change.
The hostel “…is hereby named as the Rebecca Akufo-Addo Hotel from this 1st day of November 2023; and it is so named, and declared in the name of God Almighty who alone is Father, Son and Holy Spirit, Amen,” he said.
This naming serves as a testament to her unwavering commitment to empowering young women and nurturing future leaders, innovators, and agents of change.
In response, the First Lady expressed her deep gratitude for the honor and accepted it with a sense of responsibility.
She pledged to continue advocating for the welfare of women and children with unwavering commitment.
She emphasized the significance of the new facility as a symbol of hope, a place to nurture talent, and a catalyst for transformation.
The First Lady also encouraged everyone to work together to foster the potential within the college’s walls, ignite curiosity, and empower students to become architects of a brighter future.
She acknowledged the institution’s history as a beacon of hope and a source of inspiration for the community, expressing confidence that the new facility would continue to equip students with knowledge, values, and skills necessary in an ever-changing world.
The event was attended by various dignitaries, including the Member of Parliament of Akuapem South, Osei Bonsu Amoah, chiefs, queen mothers, and elders of the Aburi Traditional Council, members of the governing board of the college, heads of various Presbyterian Churches, directors from the Ministry of Education, Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Chief Executives, assembly members, students, and others.