Prempeh College Robotics team receives GH₵10k from alumnus to encourage STEM education
The Robotics team at Prempeh College has received a cash donation from one of their alumnus.
The cash donation of GH₵10,000 was handed to the school by Felix Manfred, a 2014 graduate of the school.
The gesture is to support the team’s efforts to notch up more academic laurels for the school and encourage Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics education.
The contribution is aimed at facilitating the purchase of necessary equipment and covering other expenses associated with the team’s robotics projects.
The Robotics team of the school made significant strides after clinching two world championship titles at the 2023 Robofest held in the United States of America.
Their accomplishment adds to the school’s record of securing multiple international recognitions as they had previously won the championship in 2019 and 2020.
During the donation ceremony, Felix Manford emphasized the importance of artificial intelligence (AI) in addressing some of Africa’s most significant challenges.
He encouraged the students to continue exploring real-life applications for their robotics projects, highlighting the potential for their innovations to drive meaningful change.
“I pledged my commitment to supporting the team by providing career guidance and opportunities in the future. This ongoing support will undoubtedly be invaluable to the students as they continue their robotics journey,” he said.
Assistant Headmaster Academic of the college, James Owusu Achiaw, expressed deep gratitude on behalf of the school while emphasizing the essence of such donations.
He indicated the donations play a pivotal role in sustaining the team’s operations and ensuring future success.
Meanwhile, the Robotics team is eyeing yet another victory as they prepare to represent Ghana again in the 2024 competition in the USA.
Driven by a profound commitment to driving positive change in Africa, Felix Marfo is presently the CEO of Tendo (tendo.app).
The app is an innovative platform that empowers individuals to launch online retail businesses without the need for capital investment or inventory purchases.
Source: Ghana News
