The Brong Ahafo Students’ Union (BASU), a student organisation that brings together students from the Bono, Bono East and Ahafo regions across tertiary institutions in Ghana, has marked 70 years of promoting unity, leadership development and student advocacy.
The Union, which has over the years served as a platform for networking, student welfare and professional development, launched its 70th anniversary celebrations on Saturday, July 25, 2026, at the Kofi Duah Conference Hall of the University of Ghana.
The event brought together past and present executives, student leaders, traditional leaders, Members of Parliament, business leaders and other stakeholders to celebrate BASU’s legacy and officially launch activities marking the anniversary.
Addressing members of the Union, Senior Midwife for the Sunyani West District, Vivian Opoku-Kyeremeh, encouraged students to pursue their ambitions with passion, integrity and resilience, stressing that challenges should be viewed as opportunities for growth.
“Challenges are not barriers; they are opportunities to build character, resilience and greatness. Pursue your dreams with passion, stay principled, remain self-motivated, and be willing to learn and accept corrections,” she said.
Meanwhile, the President of BASU, Godfred Amponsah, identified financial constraints as one of the Union’s biggest challenges, saying they have limited its ability to organise programmes for students.
Speaking to Univers News, he said inadequate funding has affected efforts to implement initiatives that would benefit students from the Bono, Bono East and Ahafo regions.
“One of the biggest challenges that we are facing is financial constraints. Due to the financial constraints, we are unable to organise some mega programmes that will benefit the people of Bono, Ahafo and Bono East of Ghana,” he said.
The 63rd President of the University of Ghana Students’ Representative Council (UGSRC), Kwame Amo Ntow Fianko, also appealed to stakeholders and influential members of BASU to create more opportunities for students through mentorship, career support and professional networking.
He noted that many final-year students face uncertainty about their future, including difficulties securing national service placements and employment after graduation.
“There are final-year students here; they don’t even know where to go, they don’t know where they are going to do their service, and even after service, job opportunities become a challenge,” he said.
He further urged BASU’s leadership and partners to serve as a bridge between students and opportunities beyond the University.
The anniversary celebration, themed “Celebrating 70 Years of Unity, Leadership and Excellence,” provides an opportunity to reflect on BASU’s contributions over the past seven decades while reaffirming its commitment to supporting the next generation of student leaders.
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Story by Holy Mavo | univers.ug.edu.gh
Edited by Gabriel Tecco Mensah
