James Kwegyir Aggrey
James Kwegyir Aggrey was a prominent Ghanaian educationist and a pioneering advocate for education in Africa. Born in 1875, Aggrey was instrumental in promoting the importance of education as a means of empowerment and social progress. He served as a teacher and later as the first African principal of the Achimota School, where he emphasized the integration of academic learning with practical skills. Aggrey's vision for education included the idea that it should foster not only intellectual growth but also moral character, making him a significant figure in Ghana's educational history.
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The President paid tribute to Ghana’s education icons, including James Kwegyir Aggrey.
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