Hubtel, a wholly owned Ghanaian company with deep ties to St. Augustine's College, has pledged its support to the APSU '99 Legacy Project.
The APSU '99 Legacy Project holds special significance for Hubtel, as all three of the company's co-founders - Leslie Kwabena Gyimah, Ernest Apenteng, and Alex Bram - are proud alumni of St. Augustine's College, belonging to the '99 year group.
Their shared journey through the halls of this venerable institution has forged a strong bond between Hubtel and their alma mater.
The alumni of the 1999 year group of St. Augustine’s College on Saturday, August 12, 2023, unveiled the APSU ‘99 Legacy Project at the launch of the school’s 94th Speech and Prize-giving Day at the Coconut Groove Hotel.
In a video communication to the ‘99-year group, the CEO and co-founder of Hubtel, who was a guest speaker at the launch of the project, Alex Bram expressed the significance of contributing to the APSU '99 Legacy Project.
"The road to quality education and the development of Ghana is littered with the achievements of people who attended some of the very best secondary schools in West Africa," the CEO stated.
"Secondary education is the bedrock of Ghana's education, and it's a very important gesture for us to continue this legacy in supporting our school and continuing what the pioneers have done."
The CEO emphasised the importance of quality education and facilities for the growth of the country. With the increased pressure on school infrastructure due to the government's free SHS policy, St. Augustine's College, like many other institutions, faces challenges in providing a conducive learning environment.
"Quality education requires quality facilities," Mr Bram continued.
"That is the more reason why we need to support the project of renovating some of the facilities in the school to help the school move things along and also help all the students to enjoy the facilities that we enjoyed when we were in the school."
The APSU '99 Legacy Project is focusing on the renovation of an 18-room classroom block, a vital hub for countless students.
The CEO revealed that the executive board of the '99 group had approached Hubtel's founders about the state of the classroom block, highlighting the urgent need for renovation and support.
"Our help will go far in helping the school maintain the status quo and help the current students enjoy this facility," he remarked.
To kickstart the initiative, Hubtel, through its CSR wing, Hubtel Pledge, committed a generous seed fund of ¢800,000 to the project.
This significant contribution will set the wheels in motion, though it's acknowledged that additional funds are needed to fully complete the renovation project and organize the upcoming 94th Speech and Prize-giving Day event.
The CEO urged all alumni to unite and rally sponsors to contribute, ensuring the project's success.
Mr. Bram believes that the collective efforts to support St. Augustine's College will serve as an inspiration to current students, guiding them to chart their own paths to success.
"With the support and contributions coming from all over the world, from all Apsunians and from sponsors, I am sure it will inspire the students that these are people that have walked their path before and these people are doing very well," the CEO asserted.
As the legacy project gains momentum, it is expected to leave an indelible mark on St. Augustine's College, Cape Coast, and contribute to the ongoing growth and development of Ghana.
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