The family and children of the late Augustus Kofi Kwakye, affectionately known as Teacher Kwakye, have launched the Teacher Kwakye Educational Fund to honour his enduring legacy in mathematics education and to support brilliant but needy students. The fund was officially launched by Rev Harrison Amponsah (District Minister; Awisa District- Presby Church) during a commemorative service, marking the first anniversary of his passing at the Calvary Presbyterian Church, Akyem Awisa
Born on August 8, 1949, and called to glory on February 21, 2024, Teacher Kwakye was widely celebrated for his exceptional dedication to the teaching of mathematics. Throughout his career, he helped countless students, many of whom had failed mathematics multiple times to finally achieve the pass mark needed to pursue tertiary education. His impact on the academic lives of underprivileged children remains unmatched.
Teacher Kwakye began his educational journey at Akyem Awisa Presby Primary and Boarding Schools before earning a scholarship to Ghana Secondary Technical School (GSTS). He later trained as a teacher at Fosu Teacher Training College, where he passed the Post-Secondary Teachers’ Examination in 1972 with distinction, placing second out of 59 candidates and earning the highest mark in mathematics.
He furthered his expertise at Akrokeri Specialist Training College and later earned a Bachelor of Education degree in Mathematics and a Diploma in Economics from the University of Cape Coast in 1990. His teaching career included stints at Akyem Akroso L/A school, schools in Nigeria, Achimota School, Radiant Way Preparatory, and the University of Ghana Basic School (where he retired as Principal Teacher in 2010).
Teacher Kwakye also served as the District Coordinator for Mathematics in the Akim Oda District and spent much of his time offering free mathematics tuition to underprivileged children across Accra, Akyem Awisa, and surrounding communities.
At the launch, his eldest daughter, Mrs. Wendy Ameyaw announced the fund, stating that the fund is for academically gifted church members of the Calvary Presbyterian Church in Akyem Awisa. She noted that the fund will be managed by a board comprising representatives from the church, the family, and his children. She called on all former students and persons whose lives were touched by Teacher Kwakye and yearn to support this project to contact the family via email on kkwakye2010@gmail.com or phone/WhatsApp :0242302196
Speaking on behalf of the family, Mrs. Vida Asante, sister to the late Teacher Kwakye, urged parents to support their children’s education and not to relinquish their responsibilities simply because of the fund. “This fund is here to support, not replace the role of parents,” she emphasized.
Other family members present were Nana Anti Ababio (Gyaasehene of Akyem Awisa), Hon Osafo Maafo, Mrs. Anna Osafo Maafo, Ms. Rose Karikari, Mr. Kwesi Karikari, Mr. Benjamin Asante, Mr. Kwame Owusu Ameyaw
and Mrs Julie Karikari. His children; Mrs. Evert Osei and Dr. Timothy Kwakye Karikari were also present.
The launch of the Teacher Kwakye Educational Fund marks not just the memory of a remarkable teacher but also the continuation of his life’s mission to empower the next generation through education.
