Prominent Ghanaian politician and business mogul Kennedy Ohene Agyapong has pledged to fund the construction of a 600-bed dormitory at Adisadel College, his alma mater. The building will carry his name once it is completed. The pledge was delivered at Canterbury Hall during recent celebrations marking the Golden Jubilee anniversary of Santa 81, the year group Agyapong belongs to.
The proposed dormitory would be a substantial addition to Adisadel College's residential infrastructure, potentially accommodating an entire generation of students at a time. For a school with deep traditions and a loyal alumni base, a facility of this scale carries considerable weight, both practically and symbolically. The US-based alumni page Up Santaclausians USA shared the news on Facebook, framing the pledge as one of the defining moments of the Golden Jubilee celebrations.
Kennedy Agyapong, a former Member of Parliament for Assin Central, has maintained a close connection to Adisadel over the years. The announcement adds a tangible dimension to what has largely been a milestone reunion for Santa 81. Agyapong's legacy gift to Adisadel College is seen as proof that the bonds formed at Adisadel in 1981 remain strong enough to translate into meaningful investment in the school's future decades later.
The news drew a range of responses from the Adisadel community online, with some welcoming the commitment and others pushing for faster action. Social media users reacted to the announcement, with Ato Kwamena Senayah writing that Agyapong had promised the dormitory years ago and expressing happiness that the vision was still alive.
Others, like Paul Kpogli, urged Agyapong to expedite the project, stating that the school needs the dormitory and classrooms now. Henritta Afful, on the other hand, expressed gratitude and well-wishes for Agyapong's longevity. The reactions demonstrate a mix of enthusiasm and expectation from the Adisadel community.
Kennedy Agyapong's pledge to construct the dormitory is not his only recent notable achievement. His son, Kelvin Ohene Safo-Agyapong, recently secured admission to a college in the United States. Agyapong and his wife, Adwoa Safo, celebrated the milestone on social media, prompting warm congratulations from followers.
The dormitory project is expected to have a lasting impact on Adisadel College, enhancing its residential infrastructure and providing a comfortable living space for students. The project's success will likely be closely watched by the Adisadel community, with many expecting Agyapong to follow through on his commitment.
Key points
- Kennedy Agyapong plans to build a 600-bed dormitory at Adisadel College, his alma mater.
- The dormitory will be named after Kennedy Agyapong upon completion.
- The project was announced during the Golden Jubilee anniversary celebrations of Santa 81, Agyapong's year group at Adisadel College.
