The Atebubu College of Education in the Bono East Region has celebrated its 12th graduation ceremony, awarding Bachelor of Basic Education degrees to 471 graduates—205 males and 266 females.
But beyond the joy of academic achievement, the event also drew attention to the infrastructure challenges that continue to hamper the college’s development.
Alhaji Ali Amadu, Chairman of the Governing Council, used the platform to highlight pressing concerns, notably the deplorable condition of the college’s access roads and a persistent water shortage that disrupts teaching and learning.
“These are issues that require urgent attention if we are to maintain standards and provide a conducive environment for both students and staff,” he said, calling on alumni, the Atebubu Traditional Council, the Municipal Assembly, and government to intervene.
The Principal, Dr. Samuel Addae Boateng, echoed the appeal, stressing that the challenges had become a burden on the institution. He urged stakeholders to partner with the college in addressing them.
While the theme of the graduation, “Exploring Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its applications in teacher education,” underscored the institution’s forward-looking vision, speakers at the event noted that meaningful progress would depend on the college overcoming its logistical hurdles.
Guest speaker Prof. Eric Daniel Ananga of the University of Education, Winneba, reminded graduates of the transformative power of AI in classrooms, from real-time translation for multilingual students to personalized learning support. But he also emphasized that technology could only thrive where infrastructure enabled its use.
The graduating class was urged to embrace innovation, professionalism, and truthfulness in their teaching careers, while also contributing to solving challenges in their alma mater.
For many in attendance, the ceremony was not only a moment to celebrate educational achievement but also a call to action to ensure the college has the resources and infrastructure needed to match its academic ambitions.
