Achimota 2000 Year Group Seeks Public Support to Complete Project

The 2000 Year Group of Achimota Senior High School is calling on the public to help complete an important project—an 18-unit classroom block aimed at improving the school’s infrastructure. The appeal was made during a fundraising and project viewing event held last Saturday at the construction site.

This ambitious initiative was officially launched last year with a sod-cutting ceremony, marking the beginning of a project that has already garnered contributions from both members of the 2000 Year Group and other Achimota alumni.

The planned two-storey classroom block, which is expected to cost GH¢6 million, is progressing steadily under the guidance and leadership of the year group. To fund the project, various fundraising activities have been held, including the auctioning of school memorabilia such as the iconic Achimota school cloth. The event was attended by the school’s headmaster, Ebenezer Graham Acquaah, along with members of the 2000 Year Group and representatives from the Achimota Old Students Association.

The Need for the Project
In an interview with Daily Graphic following the event, Nana Poku Agyeman, a member of the 2000 Year Group and a key member of the project team, explained the rationale behind the initiative. According to Agyeman, the project seeks to address the ongoing infrastructural challenges faced by the school, especially in light of the increasing student enrollment. He pointed out that the introduction of the free Senior High School (SHS) policy had significantly boosted the number of students at Achimota, putting considerable pressure on the school’s existing facilities.

“The growing student population has created a demand for more classrooms, and the school’s current infrastructure is not sufficient to accommodate everyone comfortably,” Agyeman said. “To ease the congestion and improve the learning experience, this project was conceived.”

Nana Agyeman emphasized that the current need for additional classrooms is a direct response to this problem. The school’s facilities have reached their capacity, and there is a pressing need for more space to ensure that students receive the best possible education. “Necessity truly is the mother of invention,” he remarked, noting that the overcrowding in classrooms has reached a point where action is imperative.

He further explained that while the project has primarily been funded by contributions from the 2000 Year Group, additional support is needed. “We are now reaching out to Corporate Ghana and the wider Achimota community to support this cause. Contributions, whether in cash or kind, will go a long way in helping us achieve our goal,” Agyeman said.

He also underscored the importance of creating a better and more conducive learning environment for the students. “We must ensure that Achimota continues to provide the quality education it is known for. That means making sure our students have access to the best possible facilities and a comfortable environment to learn and thrive.”

School Headmaster’s Praise
In his address during the event, Ebenezer Graham Acquaah, the headmaster of Achimota, commended the 2000 Year Group for their dedication and efforts in spearheading the project. He acknowledged that this initiative would have long-term benefits for the school.

“The 2000 Year Group’s initiative truly reflects the spirit of Achimota—one of community, collaboration, and a commitment to excellence,” Acquaah said. He added that the new classroom block would not only ease the current infrastructure gap but also ensure that future generations of students at Achimota have access to quality education in a modern, well-equipped learning environment.

Acquaah further noted that the project exemplifies the strong bond between Achimota and its alumni, a bond that continues to support the school’s growth and success. He encouraged other year groups to follow the example set by the 2000 Year Group and come up with similar initiatives to improve the school’s infrastructure and learning conditions.

Looking Ahead
The project leaders are optimistic that construction will be completed by November of this year, with the classroom block set to be handed over to the school during the annual speech and prize-giving day. The 2000 Year Group has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the school’s development and improving the quality of education at Achimota.

With continued support from alumni, Corporate Ghana, and other friends of the school, the 2000 Year Group is hopeful that the classroom block will soon be ready for use, benefiting both current and future generations of students at Achimota Senior High School.