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By Dennis Peprah, GNA Wenchi, (Bono), Nov. 6, GNA – The Wenchi Agricultural College and Applied Technology in the Bono Region, has admitted 109 fresh students to pursue various diploma programmes in agriculture. Addressing a matriculation ceremony of the college at Wenchi, Mr Wahab Abdulai, the Principal of the College said the freshers comprised 66 males representing 61 percent and 43 females representing 39 percent. He congratulated them for gaining admission to the school, and urged them to remain disciplined and learn hard. “You have earned your place here through hard work, perseverance, and determination,” he stated and said the college remained committed to high academic excellence, innovation and character development. He said the college believed that quality education was beyond acquiring certificates, but also nurturing minds, disciplined and practical hands-on training and developing the capacity of students to contribute meaningfully towards accelerated national development. Mr Abdulai urged the students to leverage on the opportunities provided them and remain diligent, attend lectures regularly and promptly, and make good use of the learning facilities at the college. He entreated them to uphold the values of honesty and respect and eschew unhealthy behaviours and unlawful practices like examination malpractice, petty theft and acts of immorality, substance abuse and other misconduct that could truncate their education and ruin their future. Mr Emmanuel Afful, the Wenchi Municipal Director of Agriculture urged the students to remain disciplined and always concentrate on their books. He observed that the world was changing rapidly, saying agriculture remained key to sustainable development, food security, and economic empowerment. “You are the future stewards of this vital sector,” he challenged the students, and asked them to embrace the challenges ahead with courage and creativity. Mr Afful commended the college authorities and faculty members and staff for their unwavering dedication to shaping the next generation of agricultural leaders. Edited by Lydia Kukua Asamoah
