Five Antoa schools embark on educational familiarisation visit to Accra

Five selected schools from Antoa Township in the Kwabre East Municipality of the Ashanti Region have successfully completed a one-day familiarisation visit to Accra, following an invitation by the Chief of the Defence Staff, Lieutenant General William Agyapong.

The visit, which took place on Monday, March 16, 2026, brought together a 50-member delegation led by the Asunahene of Antoa, Nana Sarkodie Dartey.

The delegation comprised 40 students, five staff members, and five community representatives.

Participating schools included Antoa Municipal Assembly Primary and Junior High School, CB Mensah SDA Junior High School, Adesina M/A Basic School, and Antoa United Primary School.

As part of the visit, the delegation witnessed the 47th ceremonial guard changing at the Jubilee House, the seat of government.

They later proceeded to the General Headquarters of the Ghana Armed Forces, where they engaged in an interactive session with Lt Gen Agyapong.

The session was aimed at inspiring the students while strengthening the relationship between young learners and the military.

Lt Gen Agyapong shared insights from his professional journey, emphasising the importance of discipline, character development, and national pride.

He encouraged the students to take their education seriously, noting that academic discipline remains the foundation for future success.

He also urged them to anchor their aspirations in faith and respect for authority.

The delegation further toured the 153 Armoured Reconnaissance Regiment, where they were introduced to its role in national defence.

The visit offered students a rare firsthand experience of military operations, including exposure to armoured vehicles and a passenger ride in some of them.

A highlight of the tour was a captivating silent drill display, showcasing the precision and professionalism of the military.

Expressing his appreciation, Nana Sarkodie Dartey described the visit as a historic and memorable experience for the people of Antoa.

He noted that it was the first time such an opportunity had been extended by an indigene of the town and said the experience would remain unforgettable, particularly for the students.

Story by: Joshua Kwabena Smith