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ASU celebrates milestone with new national secretariat
The Asante Students’ Union (ASU) marked a historic moment on 17th June, 2024, with the official commissioning of their brand new, ultramodern office in Kumasi in the Ashanti Region.
Solely funded and built by Dr Kwame Bawuah-Edusei and family, this momentous occasion served as a celebration of ASU’s legacy and an opportunity to chart a path of progressive future for members.
The ceremony, held at the new office in Asokwa, a suburb of Kumasi brought together distinguished guests, including Dr Richard Anane, Nana Baffour Opoku Agyemang, Dr Kwame Bawuah-Edusei and other notable personalities.
The Asante Students’ Union (ASU) was formed in 1979 at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) by a group of resilient and determined Asante students at a rather difficult time where the ‘culture of silence’ dominated in Ghana; and the voices of intellectuals and opinion leaders were suppressed into complete oblivion.
The spirited students who defied the odds at the time to form ASU include former Ghanaian diplomat and physician, Dr Kwame Bawuah-Edusei, former late Vice President of Hewlett Packard California, Osei Prempeh, former Health Minister, Dr Richard Anane and former NPP Ashanti Regional Chairman Frederick Fredua Attoh (FF Antoh).
The formation of Asante Students’ Union (ASU) became the keystone organization for Asante students and Asanteman during that difficult period of Ghana's political history.
ASU executives and members have resolved to go beyond academics, by actively promoting the cultural and social well-being of their members through series of workshops to strategically propel members into greatness.
Speaking at the ceremony, Dr. Bawuah-Edusei passionately expressed his pride in the achievements of the group.
He emphasized the inclusive nature of the organization, revealing that "ASU is an all encompassing society that discusses all aspects of Asante development. An organization for indegens of Asanteman."
He further charged the visibly excited gathering to consciously assume the role of advocates for its members, the society and Asanteman.
"This building is more than just bricks and mortar. It represents our unwavering commitment to the growth, unity and empowerment of Asante students," Dr Bawuah-Edusei urged members of the union.
Re-echoing Dr Bawuah-Edusei's sentiments, Otumfuo Twafuohene, the patron of the Association expressed gratitude to the founding members for their dedication to ASU and Asanteman.
He further extended his appreciation to Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, the Asantehene for his leadership and support.
The National President of ASU, Nana Konadu Yiadom, on his part, shared his enthusiasm over the new office.
"We have the power to make a positive impact on Asanteman in all aspects. This new office will be our central hub, fostering collaboration, learning, and the development of initiatives that benefit both our members and the wider community," he declared.
Frederick Fredua Antoh and Dr Richard Anane have, over the years, made significant contributions to ensure the group remains vibrant at all times.
With the inauguration of the new national secretariat, Asante Students’ Union (ASU) embarks on a new chapter, empowered to continue its legacy of service and build an even formidable future for its members and the entire Asanteman.
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