MAKROSEC HEAD HONOURED (PAGE 40, MARCH 1, 2010)

THE immediate past headmaster of the Manya Krobo Senior High School at Nuaso, a suburb of Odumase-Krobo, Mr Ebenezer Narh Sackitey, was at the weekend honoured for his immense contribution in making the school one of the best in the Eastern Region.
The event also coincided with the honouring of Mr Korle Francis Narh, a past student of the school who after obtaining grade ‘A’ in five subjects at the West African Senior Secondary Certificate Examination (WASSEC) two years ago, was not satisfied with the results and took the examinations again last year and obtained grade ‘A’ in seven subjects.
Mr Sackitey, who was posted to the school as a class tutor in 1998 and rose through the ranks to become the headmaster in 2004 and retired late last year.
In appreciation of his contributions resulting in the tremendous improvement of the school’s infrastructure and academic performance, the Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) presented him with an undisclosed amount of money and a citation, which acknowledged the part he played to move the school that far.
In statements read by the former PTA Chairman, Mr F.S. Agu, the Chairman of the Board of Governors, Mr Charles Darko, his vice, Dr J.W. Oteng and the new headmaster, Rev. Isaac Sackey Kwao, they all praised Mr Sackitey for instilling discipline in both staff and students resulting in the improvement of the academic performance of the students.
According to them, the former headmaster, who played a significant role in improving the school’s facilities, also did his best to assist the PTA to procure vehicles for the school.
They were hopeful that Mr Sackitey although retired, would continue to offer good suggestions for the further improvement of the school.
The acting President of the Manya Krobo Traditional Council, Nene Sasraku VI, said the traditional council and the people of the area would always remember Mr Sackitey for improving the condition of the school and producing academically good and disciplined students for tertiary educational institutions.
Mr Sackitey expressed his gratitude to the PTA, staff, past and present students for their support and also honouring him.
He expressed the hope that they would do the same to the new headmaster to further improve the fortunes of the school.
Earlier, new PTA executive members under the chairmanship of Rev Stephen Narh were elected after which the former chairman, Mr Agu briefed the gathering about steps being taken to further improve infrastructure, discipline and academic performance of the students.