On June 18, 2025, the Andy Amuna Foundation presented laptops and GH₵2,000.00 cash awards to each five continuing scholarship beneficiaries at a brief ceremony held at the Directorate of Student Affairs DoSA. The event honored both academic achievement and the values of community service espoused by the late Andy Amuna, in whose memory the Foundation was founded.
Andy Amuna, a first-class graduate in Electrical and Electronic Engineering from KNUST (2017) and valedictorian of the University of North Carolina, Charlotte (2021), was known for his academic brilliance and unwavering commitment to helping others. Before his passing in 2021, Andy initiated several charitable efforts, including mobilizing his family to build an 80-bed pediatric ward for Bongo District Hospital. The Foundation continues his legacy by supporting underprivileged students through scholarships and practical resources.
The Director of Student Affairs, Prof. Marian Asantewah Nkansah, chaired the event with heartfelt gratitude and a strong call to action.
“As a Directorate, we encounter students in need on a daily basis. So, every effort at helping us reduce the numbers is worth celebrating,” she said. “We are grateful for the support, the faith, and the help of this foundation.”
Ing. Prof. Mark Adom- Asamoah, former Provost of the College of Engineering and Foundation board member, who spearheaded the initiative described Andy’s lasting impact:
“Andy’s instinct was always to help. He saw a need and acted. That spirit of action is what we’re carrying forward through these awards.”
The students honored were: Adhok Nambont Sundey, Awumbila Afred Wusuy, Toyin Pearl Yinsongma, Godfred Asalibire Apana and Elizabeth Yennongre Nagroug.
These students had already been selected through a competitive process for the Andy Amuna Foundation Scholarship and are now receiving this additional support to aid their academic journey.
Prof. Francis Kemausuor, who represented the Provost of the College, reminded the students of their responsibility:
“This support is an investment. We expect to see your CWAs rise. We expect you to give back, just as Andy did.”
Mrs. Theodora Oduro, Senior Assistant Registrar and Head of Student Financial Services (DoSA), shared her emotional connection to one of the recipients:
“I’ve worked closely with Elizabeth. Seeing her receive this award is a joy. This isn’t just financial aid—it’s encouragement.”
Dr. Paul Kwadwo Addo, added a practical reminder:
“Laptops are not luxuries—they’re essential. But they must be used wisely. We’ll be monitoring how they’re used to ensure they serve their purpose.”
Elizabeth Yennongre Nagroug, speaking on behalf of the group, expressed deep gratitude:
“We are thankful to the Foundation. This support pushes us forward. We promise to represent Andy’s legacy with integrity and commitment.”
The event concluded with a call for students to engage in community service and find ways to give back. Speakers encouraged them to lead small but meaningful initiatives in their communities—honoring Andy not just with words, but with action.
As the Foundation continues to support students across disciplines, its mission remains clear: to make opportunity possible where it once seemed out of reach—and to keep Andy Amuna’s light shining through the lives of those he continues to inspire.
