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Achimota School

Achimota School — senior high school in Ghana receiving government-approved road rehabilitation and private sector infrastructure commitments ahead of its centenary celebrations.

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In coverage

Verbatim sentences from the source article.

  1. July 2026
  2. The Ghanaian Times

    He had his early education at Achimota School before travelling to China to pursue studies in Civil Engineering.

    Wisdom Ledi: Civil engineer and NDC Parliamentary Aspirant focuses on infrastructure and community development
  3. Joy Online

    The government has approved the rehabilitation of roads within Achimota School and renewed its commitment to protecting the institution’s lands as part of measures to preserve its legacy ahead of its 100th anniversary celebrations.

    Government approves rehabilitation of Achimota School roads ahead of centenary celebrations
  4. June 2026
  5. Joy Online

    He recounted attending Achimota School for both his primary and secondary education before pursuing a law degree at the University of Ghana.

    ‘Life moves fast; make every day count’ — Prof Ofori-Dankwa advises youth
  6. Joy Online

    The renowned academic recounted his educational journey, which began at Achimota School, where he undertook both his primary and secondary education before proceeding to the University of Ghana.

    US-based Professor Joseph Ofori-Dankwa credits Ghana’s education system for his global success
  7. Business & Financial Times

    Kwadjo Saka Addo Mensah, has committed GH¢18 million towards the construction of a 250-bed dormitory block for Achimota School under a partnership arrangement with the Ghana Education Trust Fund (GETFund).

    Saka Homes MD commits GH¢18m to build 250-bed dormitory for Achimota School
  8. The Ghanaian Times

    Saka Homes, a real estate company has pledged GH¢18,702,819.08 towards the construction of a two-storey dormitory block for Achimota School.

    Saka Homes backs GETFund initiative with GH¢18.7m for Achimota Sch project
  9. May 2026
  10. The Chronicle

    In its wake, a giant Nim tree which has been standing on the Y intersection for years on the Achimota School/Hospital junction – Kissiman stretch in Accra was uprooted.

    Audit All Standing Trees
  11. Joy Online

    Especially when it comes to his role at Achimota School? Why were Aggrey’s significant scholarly texts and speeches never published into a book (or books)?

    Kwegyir Aggrey – Reviewing Founding Myths
  12. April 2026
  13. Joy Online

    She is an alumna of KNUST and Achimota School. The views expressed are personal and do not reflect the position of any institution.

    Time’s up for justice? Why Ghana’s human rights “expiry date” must go
Politics

Civil engineer Wisdom Ledi seeks NDC parliamentary nomination

The News

Wisdom Ledi, a Ghanaian civil engineer and construction entrepreneur from Agotime-Ziope Constituency, is an NDC parliamentary aspirant focused on infrastructure development and community empowerment. He has studied in China, is fluent in multiple languages, and prioritizes roads, water systems and sanitation as areas for development.

16 hours ago · The Ghanaian Times

Yesterday

  1. Civil engineer Wisdom Ledi seeks NDC parliamentary nomination

    Wisdom Ledi, a Ghanaian civil engineer and construction entrepreneur from Agotime-Ziope Constituency, is an NDC parliamentary aspirant focused on infrastructure development and community empowerment. He has studied in China, is fluent in multiple languages, and prioritizes roads, water systems and sanitation as areas for development.

    16 hours ago · The Ghanaian Times

Thursday 9 July

  1. Government approves road rehabilitation for Achimota School centenary

    The government has approved the rehabilitation of roads within Achimota School and committed to protecting the institution's lands ahead of its 100th anniversary celebrations, as announced by the Chief of Staff at a centenary fundraising event.

    9 July 2026 · Joy Online

Saturday 13 June

  1. Prof Ofori-Dankwa urges youth to make deliberate daily choices

    A Ghanaian academic at Saginaw Valley State University has advised young people to make intentional decisions today that will shape the legacies they leave behind, emphasizing that success is built through consistent daily actions rather than isolated achievements.

    13 June 2026 · Joy Online

  2. US professor credits Ghana's education system for career success

    Professor Joseph Ofori-Dankwa, an Endowed Professor of Management at Saginaw Valley State University in the United States, has credited Ghana's education system with providing the foundation for his distinguished academic career. Ofori-Dankwa, who attended Achimota School and the University of Ghana, said the quality of education he received in Ghana equipped him to excel globally.

    13 June 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 3 June

  1. Saka Homes MD pledges GH¢18m for Achimota School dormitory

    The Managing Director of Saka Homes has committed GH¢18 million to construct a 250-bed dormitory block for Achimota School under a GETFund partnership arrangement that offers tax reliefs to private entities and individuals supporting educational infrastructure projects.

    3 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times

Monday 1 June

  1. Saka Homes pledges GH¢18.7m for Achimota School dormitory

    Real estate company Saka Homes has committed GH¢18,702,819.08 towards constructing a two-storey dormitory block for Achimota School as part of its corporate social responsibility initiative. The project aligns with Ghana Education Trust Fund's tax incentive scheme to encourage private sector support for senior high school infrastructure development.

    1 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Thursday 21 May

  1. Opinion: Ghana needs audits of standing trees for public safety

    An opinion piece argues that periodic expert audits of trees in public spaces—such as parks, water fall sites, and campuses—could prevent deaths and injuries from falling trees, citing several past incidents including a fatal incident at Kintampo Water Falls and calling for accountability and proactive measures.

    21 May 2026 · The Chronicle

Monday 18 May

  1. Kwegyir Aggrey's central role in Achimota School founding

    An opinion piece challenges revisionist historical claims that portrays Aggrey as a minor addition to Achimota School's founding, arguing that chronological evidence shows he was central to the project from its inception, meeting with Fraser in England by January 1924 and sailing to the Gold Coast with the pioneer staff in October 1924.

    18 May 2026 · Joy Online

Sunday 17 May

  1. Aggrey's legacy reduced to slogans at Achimota School

    An opinion piece argues that scholar Kwegyir Aggrey, listed as Achimota School's only African founder, has been reduced to a few slogans—mainly about piano keys and women's education—with none of his original texts taught at the school, raising questions about institutional logic and colonial gatekeeping.

    17 May 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 29 April

  1. Ghana's six-month limit on human rights claims questioned

    An opinion piece argues that Order 67 Rule 3 of Ghana's High Court Civil Procedure Rules, which requires fundamental human rights applications to be brought within six months of violation or three months of discovery, may unconstitutionally expire constitutional protections guaranteed by Article 33 of the 1992 Constitution.

    29 April 2026 · Joy Online

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