International students at the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA) have undertaken an educational tour of the Kwame Nkrumah Museum, located in the heart of Accra.
The museum is dedicated to preserving and showcasing the accomplishments and legacy of the first president of Ghana, Dr. Kwame Nkrumah, who led the country to independence from British colonial rule in 1957.
The excursion to the museum, organised by the Centre for International Education and Collaboration (CIEC) in partnership with the Student Representative Council (SRC), provided an enriching experience for the international students, deepening their understanding of Ghana’s history.
Professor Abigail Opoku Mensah, the director of CIEC, the SRC president, Amoah Safo Kwarteng, along with other SRC executives accompanied the students on the tour.
“The aim of the excursion was to get the international students to know the history of Ghana and also get the opportunity to network with the local students, especially the SRC.” Prof. Abigal Opoku Mensah noted. “Here in UPSA, we embrace diversity.”
The students were guided through the museum by knowledgeable tour guides who shared fascinating stories about the life of Dr. Nkrumah and his significant role in the country’s struggle for independence.
The tour commenced with a visit to a walk-through digital room where some significant speeches by Nkrumah, including his iconic “Declaration of Independence”, were played on a loop.
Subsequently, the tour guide led the students to another chamber, housing Dr. Nkrumah’s personal possessions.
There, they had the opportunity to view rare artefacts, photographs, and documents that showcased Dr. Nkrumah’s leadership and his vision for a united Africa.
Finally, the students were taken to the sacred resting place of Dr. Kwame Nkrumah and his wife.
The visit to their final resting place provided a solemn moment of reflection, allowing the students to pay their respects to the visionary leader.
“Visiting the Kwame Nkrumah Museum has given me a profound appreciation for Ghana’s history and its people,” Osman Akorah, an international student from Senegal said.
The educational tour, according to the director of CIEC, is part of a series of cultural and educational tours for international students.
Prof. Abigal Opoku Mensah expressed her unwavering commitment to continually organising similar experiences, fostering cultural exchange and nurturing a profound sense of belonging among international students.
