The St. Agnes Vocational Training Institute marks a 3-in-1 ceremony, namely,
1.44th Graduation of 34 students who have completed their NVTI Program
2. Graduation of 20 Conrad Hilton Foundation Scholarship students
3. Commissioning of a 3 Unit Classroom block sponsored by Go Energy Company Ltd.
The St. Agnes Vocational Training Institute is 50 years and could have been celebrated duely, but due to financial constraints, this momentous celebration is put on hold.
Further, the St. Agnes Vocational Training Institute is faced with some challenges:
1. Reduction in student population due to the introduction of Free SHS since 2021
2. Feeding of students could not be continued by the school, thereby forcing the students to feed themselves. This affects school activities negatively.
3. Lack of Social amenities, training equipment among others.
The Principal appeals to all benevolent donors to help in such regards.
Sr. Peace Omega (SMMC), the Principal of the school is grateful to all stakeholders and encouraged them to continue their unwavering supports in forming and supporting the students.
She is thankful to the Bishops, Most Rev. Gabriel Edoe Kumordji, SVD, Bishop of the Keta-Akatsi Diocese, and Anthony Kwame Adanuty, Bishop Emeritus.
She is also pleased with the staff for their contributions to the success of the day.
Sr. Peace is also grateful to the landlords of the school and Board of Governors.
Appreciation to all who contributed in diverse ways to the growth and development of the St. Agnes Vocational Institute.
The Special Guest of Honor, Mrs. Ibrahim Cynthia Lassey, on behalf of Go Energy Company Ltd, admits in her speech that the girl child faces many challenges due to the pressures of the time. However, determination breaks all such boundaries and the reward of hardwork is excellence. She congratulates the graduands and encourages them to forge ahead and break new grounds in their endeavors.
Mrs. Ibrahim tasks the students to work out their skills and never feel intimidated. It is indeed the vocational and technical skills that propels countries to development. Educating the girl child is the education of a nation, she stated.
Boost your confidence and build a friendly society. She encouraged the students.
Mrs. Ibrahim also acknowledged the fact that, it is a call in the right direction, for the Church in Keta-Akatsi to establish and nurture such a Girl School. Though without the support of the Government, the School needs support from all Stakeholders in order to achieve the aim of the founders.
She reminds the graduands that the role ahead of them may not be easy, but getting up and shaking off the dust, moving forward, is the key to success.
