An ultramodern library block has been commissioned at the Pentecost Preparatory School (PPS) in Tema to enhance teaching and learning at the school.
The library project, which was commissioned on April 17, 2024, was the brainchild of the Pentecost Social Services (PENTSOS) Secretariat, in partnership with International Christian Ministry Book for Peace project.
Speaking at the ceremony, the Team Area Head of The Church of Pentecost, Apostle Emmanuel Ofei Ankra-Badu, affirmed his unwavering commitment to reposition the Pentecost Preparatory School (PPS), Tema as a citadel of knowledge and school of choice in the Tema Metro to achieve the unleashed agenda of the church through education.
Referencing Luke 24:1-12, Apostle Ankra-Badu gave a short exhortation on the significance of reading and the five levels of seeing.
The Director of PENTSOS, Elder Richard Amaning, in a short speech reiterated his firm resolution to establish 16 libraries in Pentecost Schools across the country this year.
The Country Director of ICM, Rev. K. Tutu, also intimated his resolve to place a book in the hand of every Ghanaian child as his contribution to ameliorating the dwindling educational fortunes in the country.
Speaking on behalf of the staff and pupils of the school, the Headmaster of PPS – Tema, Tema, Elder Martin Odoi, expressed his deepest appreciation to all who contributed towards the realization of the library project and promised to make the maximum use of it.
The occasion was graced by the Deputy Director of Finance and Administration-Tema Metro Education Directorate, officials of PENTSOS Secretariat, the Headmasters of Madina and Ashiaman PPSs, Pastor Sampson Dzefe of Community One District and Pastor Jonathan Amoakwa of Community Twelve District of The Church of Pentecost.