11th March 2025.
The 68th Independence Anniversary Celebration.
The Municipal Planning Committee, comprising 11 members, met three times in preparation for the 68th Independence Anniversary Celebration.
The 68th Independence Anniversary celebration was held on Thursday, 6th March 2025, at the Collins Senior High School Park in Agogo, featuring a march-past ceremony. The event was graced by several distinguished guests, including:
The Member of Parliament: Hon. Ohene Kwame Frimpong
The Municipal Coordinating Director: Asamoah Damoah
The Presiding Member: Hon. Frank Gyamfi
Representatives from Traditional Councils
Representatives from the Local Council of Churches
Representatives from the Muslim Community
Heads of Departments, Units, and Institutions
Company Representatives
Teachers
Assembly Members
Assembly Staff
ACTIVITIES UNDERTAKEN
As part of the 68th Independence Anniversary celebrations, a series of activities were carried out to ensure the success and inclusivity of the event. These included:
Clean-Up Exercise
A community clean-up exercise was held on Wednesday, March 5, 2025, bringing together staff from the Ghana Education Service, the Municipal Assembly, and students from Collins Senior High School. The exercise aimed to prepare the celebration venue and promote environmental hygiene.Publicity and Awareness Campaign
Extensive publicity efforts were undertaken to keep stakeholders informed and involved in the celebration. Information about the anniversary activities was shared through various communication channels:Local radio stations
Written letters to key stakeholders
Social media platforms
March-Past Ceremony
The highlight of the celebration was a grand march-past event, which saw active participation from 30 institutions and groups. These included:25 Basic Schools (Primary and Junior High Schools)
Combined School Cadet Contingent, comprising:
Oweriman Senior High School
Agogo State College
Collins Senior High School
Hairdressers Association
Dressmakers Association
MARCH-PAST AWARDS
The March-Past awards were presented under a single category to recognize outstanding performances by participating Primary and Junior High Schools. Awards were distributed as follows:
Basic School Category
| Position | Award |
|---|---|
| 1st | – One set of jersey – One (1) football |
| 2nd | – One set of jersey |
| 3rd | – Three (3) footballs |
| 4th – 25th | – 25 pieces of exercise books (each school) |
Special Awards
Best Female BECE Student from a hinterland community was awarded a laptop, donated by Hon. Ohene Kwame Frimpong, Member of Parliament.
Overall Best BECE Student also received a laptop, presented by Hon. Ohene Kwame Frimpong.
SPONSORSHIP PACKAGES RECEIVED
To support the celebration, the Assembly solicited sponsorships from institutions, companies, and individuals. The following generous contributions were received:
| S/N | Sponsor | Items Donated | Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sachet Water Association | Bags of sachet water | 120 bags |
| 2 | Ecoplanet Bamboo West Africa | Exercise books | 2 packs |
| 3 | Dr. S.K. Frimpong | Exercise books | 200 pieces |
| 4 | Prof Chem Chemicals Shop | Exercise books | 1 pack |
March-Past Results – Basic School Category
| Position | School |
|---|---|
| 1st | Hwidiem Methodist Basic School |
| 2nd | Hwidiem M/A Basic School |
| 3rd | APCE Demonstration ‘A’ Basic School |
Dignitaries present.
CONCLUSION
The celebration was executed to perfection as planned by the Planning Committee.
The Municipal Coordinating Director delivered the Independence Anniversary speech on behalf of Ghana’s President, John Dramani Mahama.