Edem Agbana Calls on Peki SHS Alumni to Harness Strategic Networks for School IT Development

Introduction: The Alumni Advantage in Modern Education

In the evolving landscape of Ghanaian secondary education, alumni associations have emerged as pivotal forces for sustainable development. A powerful testament to this was delivered on February 14, 2026, when the Member of Parliament for Ketu North, Eric Edem Agbana, addressed the newly inducted National Executive Committee (NEC) of the Peki Senior High School Old Students Association (PESCOSA). Speaking at the induction ceremony held at the GNAT Hall in Nungua, Agbana issued a compelling call to action: harness strategic networks and targeted resources to drive transformative IT infrastructure and overall school development at Peki SHS. His message, framed under the theme “Rebranding PESCOSA for Strategic Leadership and Sustainable School Support,” transcends mere ceremonial advice. It is a strategic blueprint for how alumni groups across Ghana can move from symbolic reunions to becoming engines of tangible, lasting progress for their alma maters. This article delves into the core of Agbana’s appeal, analyzing its implications for alumni-led school development, the critical intersection of political advocacy and educational investment, and provides a practical roadmap for PESCOSA and similar associations aiming to make a measurable impact in the 21st century.

Key Points: Strategic Imperatives for Peki SHS Alumni

At the heart of Agbana’s address were several non-negotiable strategic imperatives for the newly elected PESCOSA leadership. First, he unequivocally positioned education as the fundamental lever for individual and regional transformation, citing his own life journey from humble beginnings to Parliament as proof. Second, he urged the association to proactively mobilize and leverage existing high-level networks, particularly within the Volta Region’s influential political and institutional circles, to secure support for infrastructural projects. Specifically, he highlighted the potential partnership with the Ghana Education Trust Fund (GETFund) and its Chairman, Emmanuel Kwesi Bedzra, a fellow Voltarian. Third, Agbana cautioned against an exclusive focus on physical infrastructure, warning that declining student discipline poses an equally urgent threat to educational quality. He advocated for a balanced approach that couples IT and facility upgrades with deliberate programs for character formation and ethical discipline. Finally, he emphasized that effective