The Old Students Association of New Juabeng Senior High School has unveiled a statue in honor of Joseph Osei Owusu, the Member of Parliament for Bekwai constituency, popularly known as Joe Wise.
In a video shared by GHPage TV on YouTube, the statue was mounted on a wall detailing his contributions and achievements for others to learn about.
During the unveiling ceremony at the New Juaben SHS premises, the MP expressed his heartfelt gratitude to the school authorities and the alumni for the honour.
He took the opportunity to encourage students to take the values being instilled in them seriously to help them reach greater heights in their future endeavors.
“One thing I have learned is that we must leave good footprints wherever we go. I made it a goal to leave values that would earn me recognition in this school. I am grateful to my classmates and seniors for celebrating my achievements in this way.
"We should remember that the values we learn here will shape our future, so we must take them seriously,” he stated.
Joe Wise has distinguished himself in Ghana's political landscape, currently serving as the First Deputy Speaker of Parliament under Alban Bagbin.
He is also an influential member of the New Patriotic Party.
Watch the video below:
In the meantime, follow Ernestina Asante as she tours the Asokwa Constituency and speaks with MP Patricia Appiagyei in this episode of Campaign Trail on GhanaWeb TV:
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