Abura Dunkwa, March 28, 2026 — Aburaman Senior High School has marked its 50th anniversary with a grand celebration at Abura Dunkwa in the Abura Asebu Kwamankese (AAK) District, highlighting its journey from humble beginnings to becoming one of the top-performing schools in Ghana’s Central Region.
Delivering his address at the event, the Headmaster, Dr. I. Ignatius Yankey, described the milestone as a moment of reflection, gratitude, and renewed vision for the future. Speaking under the theme “50 Years in Retrospect: The Dawn of Aburaman SHS,” he paid tribute to the founding fathers whose sacrifices laid the foundation for the school’s growth.
According to Dr. Yankey, Aburaman SHS began in 1976 with just 18 students—10 boys and 8 girls—under challenging conditions, with limited infrastructure and resources. Despite these constraints, the determination of teachers, students, and the local community sustained the institution in its formative years.
“Today, we have grown to a student population of 1,998, drawn from Abura Dunkwa and beyond. This progress is a testament to consistent commitment to discipline, teaching, and learning under the Ghana Education Service,” he said.
He noted that the school is currently ranked among the top 16 senior high schools in the Central Region, with improved performance in the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE). Many alumni, he added, are making strides in universities and professional fields across the country.
Beyond academics, the Headmaster highlighted the school’s achievements in sports, cultural activities, leadership development, and agriculture. He emphasized the importance of the school farm in equipping students with practical skills and promoting self-reliance.
However, Dr. Yankey used the occasion to draw attention to pressing challenges facing the school. He appealed to government and stakeholders to urgently address infrastructure deficits, including the lack of a school bus, administration block, dining hall, assembly hall, and adequate science laboratories.
“With nearly 2,000 students, our facilities are overstretched. Classroom congestion, inadequate sanitation facilities, and limited staff accommodation continue to affect effective teaching and learning,” he stated.
He also expressed concern over staff welfare, revealing that only six teachers reside on campus to supervise more than 1,500 boarding students, a situation he described as a risk to student safety and staff retention.
Additionally, he stressed the need to complete ongoing projects to enable the school transition to the single-track system, in line with Ghana Education Service policy.
The Headmaster expressed gratitude to key stakeholders, including the Government of Ghana, the Member of Parliament, the District Chief Executive, traditional authorities, education directors, past school leaders, and the Parent-Teacher Association for their continuous support.
He also acknowledged the contributions of old students, donors, and development partners in advancing the school’s development.
In a keynote address, the Guest Speaker, Mrs. Ekua Asemanyi, also reflected on the school’s journey over the past five decades, describing the Golden Jubilee as a celebration of vision, perseverance, sacrifice, and achievement.
She traced the origins of the school to a bold dream by its founding fathers and mothers, who sought to provide quality secondary education despite limited resources and infrastructure.
“Those pioneers, both staff and students, laid the foundation upon which this great institution stands today. Their courage and belief in the power of education ignited the dawn of Aburaman Senior High School,” she stated.
Mrs. Asemanyi noted that over the years, the school has grown into a respected centre of learning, producing thousands of graduates who are contributing to national development in fields such as education, medicine, engineering, business, and governance.
She paid tribute to key stakeholders, including past and present teachers, alumni, parents, and the local community, for their unwavering support in sustaining the school’s growth and reputation.
While celebrating the achievements, she acknowledged the challenges facing the institution, including infrastructure deficits, technological gaps, and funding constraints. She emphasized the need for the school to adapt to the changing demands of modern education.
According to her, schools must now focus on digital literacy, critical thinking, creativity, leadership, and entrepreneurship to adequately prepare students for the future.
“The future of this school cannot rest solely on the shoulders of management and government. It requires the collective effort of all stakeholders,” she stressed, urging the Old Students Association to play a leading role in supporting infrastructure development, scholarships, and mentorship programmes.
Addressing the students, Mrs. Asemanyi encouraged them to uphold discipline, integrity, and hard work, reminding them that they are the future custodians of the school’s legacy.
“The dawn we celebrate today must lead to a brighter future for the next fifty years,” she said, calling for renewed commitment to building better infrastructure, strong academic programmes, effective leadership, and a vibrant alumni network.
The anniversary event brought together government officials, traditional leaders, education authorities, alumni, students, and members of the community to celebrate the legacy and future of Aburaman Senior High School.
