Vice President Professor Nana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, has commiserated with the family of the late Dr Rosina Acheampong, the first black Headmistress of Wesley Girls High School in an event held at the Trinity United Church, Accra.
The event was a commemoration of her one-week passing.
Dr Acheampong passed away on January 1, 2025, at the age of 85.
In her 40 years of service to the esteemed institution, Dr Acheampong served as Headmistress for 16 of those years, upholding the rigorous academic and disciplinary standard for which the school is renowned.
Vice President Opoku-Agyemang eulogized Dr Acheampong, who was affectionately called Archie, that she was not only a good friend but a big sister as well.
She noted that her leadership as Headmistress was instrumental in shaping the lives of generations of women who have become influential in Ghana and beyond.
“Wesley Girls High School and the nation have indeed lost a gem. We pray for the comfort of her family and loved ones,” she stated. “May she rest in peace. She will be deeply missed.” In attendance at the event was former President John Agyekum Kufuor.
Source: GNA
