A REPORT ON THE GHABSA GENERAL MEETING
ON THE 10TH OF OCTOBER, 2013
As Paulo Coelho thought “Man
improves himself as he follows his path, if he stands still, waiting to improve
before he makes a decision, he’ll never move”; this is what keeps us going. God
being so good the first general meeting for the semester took place on the 10th
of October, 2013 to welcome the level 100 students into the school as well as
the department and to congratulate them for making it into the school; one of
Ghana’s best.
In fact, it was encouraging to
see majority of us seated before the commencement of the meeting. Aside that,
everything was also set for the success of the occasion. We were honoured by a
very interesting MC by name Mr. Desmond Koomson who engaged us in sharing of
jokes which we all enjoyed. The end of the jokes also marked the end of the
informal session.
This was immediately followed by
an opening prayer by the secretary of GHABSA known by the name Miss Priscilla
Essandoh; who also made mentioned of the purpose for our gathering. She said
and I quote” we are gathered here this day to officially launch the GHABSA week
celebration and also to take this opportunity to welcome our special freshmen
and women into our family” unquote. The president
of GHABSA, Mr. Edem Agbenyegah , humbly gave the welcome address and also
introduced the “big men and women” who had joined us for the meeting. The dignitaries
who were present were Dr. K Sarfo, the Head of Department, Mr. W. Ekloh, a very
free and good man, Mr. Adinortey, another free and good man, Mr. Abrokwah, the youngest
lecturer in the department; also present were some teaching assistants and
senior research assistants. These include Mr. Ofori, Mr. Kyei, Nana Banahene,
Miss Priscilla and Miss Rosemary.
The chairman was then introduced
in the person of Dr. Sarfo. He really encouraged us all; especially the
freshers as they are about to take the bold step. He also spoke about what the
biochemistry programme entails and the job opportunities as well. He further
went ahead to advise us to take our studies serious and also to take every
opportunity that the university has to offer unto us. In addition, Mr Ekloh took
over to samely advice and motivate us on the journey we have decided to
embark. The financial secretary, Mr.
Raphael Abban, read the accounts of the association, which was followed shortly
by the official launching of the GHABSA blog by the chief editor, Jude Asante
Marfo.
After all was said and done, it
was time for the main course of the day; a debate between the level 200’s and
300’s. The topic was “Traditional medicines are more potent than synthetic
medicines”. The debate was keenly contested as both sides argued their points
very well to the expectation of all. At the end of the debate the judges, Mr.
Abrokwah, Nana Banahene and Miss Rosmary, gave out their judgements by
declaring the level 300’s winners as was expected by most of the audience base
on the clarity of their arguments. Notwithstanding,
the level 200’s gave them a run for their money as they manage to debunk most
of the points brought up by the 300’s. Truth be told, to me the debate should
have been a draw but it’s quite unfortunate I wasn’t a judge. All the same, better
luck next time to the 200’s and to the 300’s I say congrats on defending your
title for a second time.
Shortly after the debate the
secretary announced the activities scheduled for the week and a vote of thanks
was rendered by Miss Hillary which was followed by the closing prayer by Miss
Diana Abekah, both fresh women. I must
confess, we were very much loaded with knowledge, encouragement, words of
inspiration and above all we were nourished physically with the refreshment at
the end of it all. To all who were able to make it for the meeting and those
who wished to be there but weren’t able due to one reason or the other; we say
a big thank you and may God bless you all.
GHABSA – Sustaining
Life
BIOCHEMISTRY- A fascinating science.
By
Diana Abekah
Level
100.
