MP provides 6,745-GH Cedi computer lab for HOTCASS

Accra, July 14, GNA - The MP for Odododiodoo, Mr Jonathan Nii Tackie-Komme, has provided the Holy Trinity Cathedral Secondary School (HOTCASS) with a 6,745-GH Cedi or a 67,450,000-cedi computer laboratory. Financed with money from the MP's HIPC Funds, the laboratory with 21 computers and accessories was commissioned on Saturday, as part of the activities marking the 38th Speech and Prize Giving Day of the School, in Accra.

Speaking at the ceremony, Mr Tackie-Komme said the modern trend of higher technology in the Information and Communication technology (ICT), which had made the world a "global village" made it necessary for all schools and students to have access to the facility to develop their potentials.

He expressed his gratitude to the former Head Mistress of the School, Miss Sarah Hagan, for her motivation to establish the computer laboratory and her commitment for academic excellence and hard-work. Mr Tackie-Komme, who is also the Chairman of the Board of the School, congratulated the outgoing Chairman of the Parent Teacher Association (PTA), Mr S O Lamptey and Mr S N A Kotey, a Board Member now on retirement for their contribution to the development of the School during their tenure in office.

The MP welcomed the new Head Master, Mr W D Adjaye and expressed the hope that during his tenure the School would see more development in both facilities and academic record of the School. He described the theme for the occasion, "Discipline - An Essential Tool for Youth Development and Employment", as appropriate since society especially the youth and students were faced with a lot of social vices like drug abuse, teenage pregnancies and sexual promiscuity leading to the spread of HIV/AIDS.

Mr Tackie-Komme advised parents to live up to their responsibilities in caring for their children in what he described as "hard times".

He urged parents to be the role models of their children and to inculcate the fear of God, honesty and other good virtues in them to enable them to face challenges in life. 14 July 07