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July 19, 2026
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Photos: Vice President joins Wesley Girls to unveil logo for school’s 190th anniversary celebrations
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Key Points
- Vice President Prof Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang joined Wesley Girls' High School for the unveiling of its 190th-anniversary logo.
- The event, themed "Honouring Our Roots, Igniting Tomorrow," marks the start of a year-long celebration of the school's nearly two centuries of excellence.
- The Vice President paid tribute to pioneering women who envisioned and laid the foundation for girls' education in Ghana, empowering them to lead and transform society.
- She acknowledged that these women invested in gender equality long before it became a widespread conversation.
- Prof Opoku-Agyemang also recognized the vital, often-overlooked contributions of the school's support staff and the collective efforts in shaping the institution.
Why This Matters
This event highlights the enduring legacy and critical role of institutions like Wesley Girls' High School in advancing girls' education and women's empowerment in Ghana. It underscores the nation's long-standing commitment to gender equality and celebrates the foundational efforts that have produced generations of female leaders and contributors to national development.
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