The Bishop Abadamloora RC Primary and Junior High School in Banyono, a suburb of Paga in the Kassena-Nankana West District, held a vibrant durbar on Monday, June 9, 2025, to honour their development partners led by Rev. Fr. Albert Bawe Wugaa and his team of generous donors from the United States of America.
The event, themed “Celebrating the Gift of Education in Gratitude to Our Donors,” brought together dignitaries and stakeholders from across the district. In attendance were the District Director of Education, the Paramount Chief of the Paga Traditional Area, local clergy, education officials, community leaders, parents, students, the media, and other invited guests.
In a heartfelt welcome address, the Headmistress of Bishop Abadamloora RC JHS, Abugah Catherine Kawe, expressed profound appreciation to Rev. Fr. Wugaa and his partners for their sustained contributions to the school’s development.
“Today, we gather in peace, harmony, and mutual respect to celebrate our special donors. We are humbled to have you with us to recognize the invaluable contribution you’ve made,” she said, drawing warm applause from the audience.
The durbar featured engaging performances by pupils and women’s groups, whose colourful cultural dances thrilled the audience and showcased the rich traditions of the local community. Students also presented poetry, storytelling, and personal testimonies highlighting how the donors’ support has positively transformed their academic experiences and aspirations.
The women’s groups, adorned in vibrant traditional attire, moved gracefully to the beat of drums and local instruments, generating excitement and loud cheers from the crowd. Their dances not only entertained but also symbolized the community’s heartfelt appreciation and deep cultural connection to the value of education.
The Founder, Rev. Fr. Albert Bawe Wugaa, whose life story inspired the founding of the school, shared his personal journey of struggle and triumph through education.
Born in a modest community with limited access to schools, Fr. Wugaa recalled how he once walked long distances to attend classes. His turning point came when the late Bishop Oscar Abadamloora saw potential in him and sponsored his studies in the United States. That opportunity, Fr. Wugaa said, changed his life forever.
“I was sent abroad to study because someone believed in me. So now, I must believe in others too, especially children who may be struggling just as I once did” He shared.
He founded Bishop Abadamloora RC Primary and JHS in honour of the late Bishop, determined to give back to the community that raised him and to ensure that no child is left behind because of poverty or circumstance.
With the help of compassionate donors from the USA, Fr. Wugaa’s vision of an accessible and nurturing educational environment has become a reality for children in Banyono and surrounding areas. The school continues to grow, providing a beacon of hope and opportunity to the next generation.
The durbar closed with joyful dancing, heartfelt exchanges, and renewed commitments from local authorities and stakeholders to sustain the impact of the donors’ contributions.
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