In a laudable gesture of giving back to their alma mater, alumni of Valco Hall at the University of Cape Coast have taken a significant step towards addressing the perennial water scarcity issues faced by students in and around the hall.
The GHS 30,000 initiative, spearheaded by the National Alumni Association, saw the commissioning of a state-of-the-art borehole project designed to provide a sustainable solution to the perennial water problems the residents face in the hall.
At a ceremony to commission the project completed in November 2023, an alumnus of the Hall, Dr. Micheal Boakye-Yiadom, who is also the Director-General of the UNESCO Category II Institute of Education Planning and Administration (IEPA), UCC indicated that recognizing the critical need for an immediate solution to the perennial water problems, the national alumni association mobilized resources and expertise to install a borehole equipped with modern water purification systems.
He said this initiative not only promises to deliver a constant supply of clean and safe drinking water to the hall’s current and future residents but also stands as a testament to the enduring spirit of community and solidarity among the university’s alumni.
He mentioned that “the goal is to contribute in our small way to help our students manage the already known perennial water challenges within the Cape Coast area. We are very excited that this project and the borehole is supporting the students to have a more positive experience in living in the hall.”
Dr. Boakye-Yiadom described the alumni contributions to higher education through finances, execution of projects, mentoring and coaching students as very significant in ensuring smooth academic excellence among students.
He added that the alumni of Valco Hall will continue to support the hall adding that other alumni within UCC must also support their halls and “make sure that the students living in the halls now enjoy the experiences in the halls.”
National President of the Association, Ms. Shirley Ewurama Haizel-Ferguson expressed her profound gratitude towards the alumni for their generous contribution and underscored the project’s significance in enhancing student welfare.
She reiterated the call on other alumni of the university to contribute their quota to their alma mater and especially their affiliated halls.
This groundbreaking project not only marks a pivotal moment in the hall’s history but also sets a precedent for future alumni-led interventions aimed at enhancing the quality of life on campus.
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Source: Selina Thompson/ATLFMNEWS
