Mr Ranford Antwi, Chief Executive Officer of the Suncity Group of Companies, has advised students of the Sunyani Methodist Technical Institute to avoid drugs, alcohol abuse and negative peer influence as they prepare to complete their training.
He warned that substance abuse, including the use of tramadol, Indian hemp and alcohol, could damage their health, derail their education and push young people into criminal behaviour that could destroy their future prospects.
Mr Antwi gave the advice when he addressed final-year students at a leavers’ exit conference organised by the institute under the theme “Beyond the classroom: Ready for the world.”
He stressed that the transition from school to the wider world required discipline, focus and responsibility, adding that success in life depended largely on personal choices and determination.
According to him, education remains the most valuable inheritance families can offer, and students must guard their future by staying committed to their studies and avoiding negative influences that could lead them astray.
He also expressed concern about growing moral challenges among students, including drug peddling, promiscuity and general indiscipline, calling for collective action from parents, schools and society to address the issue.
Mr Antwi encouraged students to develop strong work ethics and take advantage of opportunities to build employable skills, noting that hard work and discipline remain key to securing a better future.
The Principal of the institute, Madam Evelyn Konadu Boateng, also addressed the students, urging them to remain disciplined, respect authority and take their academic work seriously.
She cautioned that the school would not hesitate to sanction any form of misconduct, stressing that discipline remains essential for academic and personal success.
