On Saturday, June 1, 2024, Hon. Ignatius Kwasi Afrifa, the New Patriotic Parliamentary Candidate for the 2024 election in Wassa Amenfi West, delivered a powerful and inspiring speech to students at Asankrangwa Senior High Technical School (ASECTECH) during their third SRC celebration. The event, which was held at the school, saw Hon. Afrifa empowering the students with his words of wisdom, urging them to embrace three critical qualities that are essential for success in life: the courage to express, the courage to engage, and the courage to confront.
Hon. Afrifa began by emphasizing the importance of chasing one’s dreams. “A dream is just an imaginary thing,” he said. “A dream will never chase you. You must chase your dream.” He encouraged the students to be proactive in pursuing their goals and aspirations, reminding them that they are constantly learning and growing to achieve their dreams.
He encouraged the students to have the courage to express their thoughts and ideas, to engage in meaningful conversations, and to confront challenges head-on.
The parliamentary candidate also expressed his admiration for ASECTECH’s slogan “Dare to Dream, Learn to Achieve for their third SRC celebration,” which focused on the importance of taking action to make dreams a reality. He advised the students to take leadership positions and challenge themselves to make things happen. “You must know what you want and work towards it,” he emphasized.
Hon. Afrifa stressed that dreams do not simply come true on their own. He advised the students to take ownership of their dreams and work towards achieving them.
To further encourage the students, Hon. Afrifa urged them to embrace leadership roles. He expressed his desire to see a student serve as the Master of Ceremonies for the ASECTECH 2025 SRC celebration.
Hon. Afrifa emphasized the transformative power of education. He stated that education is the key to levelling up classes in society and empowering individuals to achieve their full potential. He presented himself as a beacon of hope, committed to addressing the challenges faced by the students and the community.
Throughout his speech, Hon. Afrifa’s passion and sincerity were palpable, inspiring the students to embrace the three critical qualities he highlighted. The event was a resounding success, with the students leaving the celebration feeling motivated and empowered to take on the challenges of life.
The students of ASECTECH were inspired by Hon. Afrifa’s message of empowerment and his unwavering belief in their abilities. They pledged to embrace the three critical qualities and to strive for excellence in all their endeavours.