The Management of Abor Senior High School, in collaboration with the Old Students Association, is set to hold a Public Lecture and Fundraising ceremony in the national Capital, Accra, as part of the 60th Anniversary Celebration to be delivered by two old students who are University lecturers.
The Lecture slated for 18th September, 2025, at the Christ the King Church, Cantonments, opposite the Jubilee House, will start at 10 am, and Students, Old Students, and other dignitaries are expected to be seated by 9:30 am
The First Lecture will be delivered by Professor Edem Kwasi Bakah, Lecturer, UCC, on the topic: Transformative Secondary Education: The role of Indigenous Values, and the second lecture will be on the topic: Transformative Secondary Education: The role of 21st Century Skills by Dr. Emmanuel Mensaklo, Lecturer, UEW.
Other dignitaries for the lecture are: The First Deputy Speaker of Ghana’s Parliament, MP for Akatsi South, an Old Student, Bernard Ahiafor, MP for Keta, Kwame Dzudzorli Gakpey, MP for Akatsi North, Chairman, Parliamentary Select Committee on Education, Peter Kwasi Nortsu-Kotoe, and the Director General of the Ghana Education Service, Professor Ernest Kofi Davis.
The 60th Anniversary is under the theme” 60 Years of Impactful Journey: Providing Transformative Secondary Education Through Indigenous Values and 21st Century Skills and the grand durbar is slated for 29th November,2025, at the School premises in Abor in the Keta Municipality.
Abor Senior High School on June 14, 2025, launched its 60th anniversary celebration, reflecting on six decades of educational impact rooted in indigenous values and modern skills. The theme underscored the school’s rich history, present endeavors, and future aspirations.
Founded in October 1965 through the visionary efforts of community leaders, Abor SHS began humbly with just 15 students and a handful of staff. Over the years, it has grown into a respected institution with over 1,600 students and more than 130 dedicated staff members. The school’s alumni have excelled in various fields—including Law, Engineering, Journalism, Health, Education, Entrepreneurship, and Public Service—making significant contributions across Ghana and beyond. This legacy of excellence underscores the school’s foundational role in shaping responsible and impactful citizens.
Today, Abor SHS continues to thrive academically, sports-wise, and morally. However, the headmaster highlighted several pressing challenges that threaten to hinder its progress. Chief among these are inadequate infrastructure and logistical constraints impacting teaching and learning. The school faces critical needs such as student accommodation, transportation, security, and facilities for technical and vocational training.
The school has embarked on a self-help project, constructing a two-bedroom semi-detached teachers’ bungalow to improve staff welfare and supervision. Additionally, plans are underway to acquire a 65-seater school bus to facilitate student participation in competitions, field trips, and other activities. A new multipurpose hall is also urgently needed to replace the makeshift arrangements currently used for assemblies, examinations, and events, offering a space that can serve multiple functions and generate revenue through rentals.
Security concerns have also been raised, with a call for the construction of a perimeter fence to safeguard students and property. Furthermore, the school aspires to establish a well-resourced technical/vocational department to equip students with practical skills aligned with Ghana’s industrialization goals. Finally, the need for sports infrastructure, particularly a basketball court, was emphasized to foster holistic student development.
The anniversary offers an opportunity to renew commitments, address challenges, and build on successes. The vision is to see Abor SHS continue transforming lives—creating an environment where infrastructure meets progress, passion fuels development, and education changes communities.
