In a remarkable display of civic responsibility, Level 300 students of the Evangelical Presbyterian (E.P.) College of Education, Bimbilla have donated sixteen (16) dustbins to the College.
The initiative which formed part of their first-semester subject project in English Language Curriculum Studies required that students designed a curriculum to solve a problem in their immediate environment.
Originally conceived as a Water & Sanitation project, the students later streamlined their focus to sanitation. They came out with the objectives and strategies to curb a sanitation situation. Based on this, the project execution was categorised into three key phases.
The first phase involved a thorough cleaning of all louvres in the College’s lecture halls to ensure a healthier learning environment. The second phase saw the students mobilizing resources to procure dustbins. Individually, they contributed money to acquire the dustbins. These bins were later presented to the College Management for strategic placement across the campus. The final phase of the project focuses on awareness creation in which the students undertook campaigns to educate their colleagues on the importance of sanitation and proper waste disposals.
Madam Cecelia Sekwo, the lecturer who taught the course and supervised the project, commended the students highly for their dedication and teamwork saying the initiative reflected their commitment to not just academic excellence but also community development. “I hope you will put it to good use for the betterment of us all”, she said.
The Principal of the College, Prof. Conrad-Joseph Wuleka KUUDER also expressed his appreciation to both the lecturer and the students, emphasizing the importance of maintaining a clean environment. Indeed, he lauded the initiative as “Fantastic, fantastic”, adding that the students were walking their talk in ensuring that education was properly passing through them. He also said the initiative had made the students role models in the College and hoped that other students would follow suit.
The donation is expected to significantly improve waste management on campus, encouraging students and staff to dispose of refuse responsibly. The initiative also aligns with broader national efforts to enhance sanitation practices in educational institutions.
As the Level 300 students conclude their project, their efforts serve as an inspiring model of how academic work can translate into tangible community benefits. The College community hopes that such initiatives will continue to foster a culture of cleanliness and responsibility among students.
Mr. ZAAPAYIM
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