The 1986 year group of University Primary School, now KNUST Basic School, has donated 1,000 books valued at more than GH¢30,000 to the School to promote reading and support teaching and learning.
The group, known as Awesome U.P. ’86, made the donation as part of activities marking 40 years since members left the School.
During their return to their alma mater, the alumni interacted with pupils, shared their professional experiences and encouraged them to take their education, reading and personal development seriously.
Receiving the books, Deputy Head of KNUST Basic School, Mrs Nana Oye Woodiez, expressed appreciation to the group for giving back to the institution that helped shape their early education. She said such gestures from former pupils were rare and commended the group for supporting the School.
The alumni, drawn from different professional backgrounds, also introduced the pupils to a range of career possibilities and encouraged them to explore professions beyond those already familiar to them.
One of the alumni, Mr George Yeboah Kesse, a pharmacist and entrepreneur, shared his career journey with the pupils, explaining that he did not know about the pharmacy profession when he was their age.
He encouraged them to remain curious and allow their education and experiences to broaden their understanding of possible career paths.
Ms Ivy Ampah, who works in aviation, introduced the pupils to the work of air traffic controllers and explained their role in the safe coordination of aircraft within Ghanaian airspace.
She encouraged the pupils to take responsibility for their mistakes and remain committed to their studies.
“You can always do better when you don’t do well at first,” she said.
The alumni also spoke about discipline, character and peer pressure, urging the pupils to listen to their parents and teachers, make responsible choices and remain focused on their education.
They said success went beyond academic performance and required discipline, integrity, self-belief and a willingness to keep learning.
“Learn, learn, learn and always learn,” they said. “As you watch your cartoons, let your books be part of you always.”
