Three talented young members of The Church of Pentecost, who represented Ghana at the recently held Robofest Competition in the United States, have presented their championship trophy to the leadership of the church.
The team visited the General Headquarters of the church to present the prestigious award to the Chairman, Apostle Eric Nyamekye, on July 14, 2025.
The team, all students of Apam Senior High School in the Central Region, achieved a remarkable victory in the international robotics challenge.
The triumphant trio – Gabriel Nkunyim Acquah, Lordina Akua Ofosuaa Yeboah, and Joseph Nyameyie Acquah – showcased their innovative robotics skills at the competition held in Michigan, USA.
Their participation was facilitated by the Ghana Robotics Academy Foundation (GRAF), which organises Robofest in Ghana from its base at the Kofi Annan ICT Centre. GRAF has been nurturing young robotics enthusiasts since 2011.
According to their trainer, Elder Alfred Acquah of the Apam Central Assembly in the Winneba Area of The Church of Pentecost, this year marked a significant milestone.
‘It was only last year that we were able to travel outside the country,’ Elder Acquah stated. ‘But this year, members of the church represented Ghana and returned with a trophy.’
The team competed in the BottleSumo category, a challenging segment where robots are designed to detect and push obstacles along a designated track.
The Ghanaian students impressed judges with their ability to independently research and programme their robot to effectively navigate and clear the course. The competition featured participants from 16 countries, with 33 teams vying for the top spot in their category.
Receiving the award, the Chairman of The Church of Pentecost, Apostle Eric Nyamekye, expressed profound gratitude for the achievement. He thanked God for the success, not only for the nation but also for the church.
He emphasised the importance of providing platforms to nurture young talent, stating: ‘God created us and we are like Him – that is how wonderful we all are. There is so much you can do to impact the world so that your light will shine.’
He further encouraged the young winners, saying, ‘This is just the beginning; work very hard. There are greater things God wants you to see. Develop the expertise you have gained and keep your focus.’
Among those present at the presentation were Apostle Samuel Gyau Obuobi (General Secretary, The Church of Pentecost), Apostle Alexander Nana Yaw Kumi-Larbi (Executive Council Member/Ashaiman Area Head), Apostle Daniel Nii Tetteh Tackie (Winneba Area Head) and Pastor Frank Amoah Owusu (Administrative Secretary to the General Secretary).
Also in attendance were the parents and guardians of the students.
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