The Old Students Association of Ada Senior High School, popularly known as NIMELI, has called for stronger unity among the various year groups as part of efforts to accelerate development in the school.
The Association said collaboration among old students would not only help address persistent challenges but also elevate the school’s status among top second-cycle institutions in Ghana and beyond.
Speaking to the reporters, Madam Louisa Atta Akpoto, National Organizer of the Association, said that although Ada SHS had made steady progress, it continued to face fundamental problems that required urgent and collective attention from its alumni.
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She explained that teachers and students regularly approached the Association with concerns, especially those relating to the shortage of teaching and learning materials, infrastructure gaps, and basic amenities. She emphasised that the school’s water crisis remained the most pressing issue.
According to her, the inconsistent water supply often forces students to fetch water from a nearby river, a risky practice that has led to drowning incidents in the past. “This is a major concern for us as old students.
It is one of the reasons the 1985- and 2003-year groups recently launched the Water Accessibility Project to find a sustainable, long-term solution,” she said.
Madam Akpoto noted that female students were particularly affected, as dependable access to water was essential for personal hygiene, especially during menstruation.
She commended the 1985- and 2003-year groups for their timely intervention and encouraged other year groups to initiate similar projects based on the school’s needs.
She also acknowledged ongoing support from the Ada East District Assembly, the Ghana National Fire Service, and Electrochemical Ghana Limited, who periodically supply water to the school at no cost.
Appealing to all old students and stakeholders, Madam Akpoto emphasised the need for deliberate collective action to uplift Ada SHS and improve its standing nationally.
“Most of the schools we consider big or popular today are where they are because their old students took a deliberate and active interest in developing their alma mater,” she said.
Some students who spoke to the journalist, expressed appreciation for the support of the old students and appealed to institutions and individuals to contribute to the school’s development efforts.
