TRIBUTE TO OUR FORMER PHYSICS CONSULTANT, PROF. KOFI ODURO-AFRIYIE, FROM PRIMETIME LIMITED, PRODUCERS OF THE NATIONAL SCIENCE & MATHS QUIZ
- vanessa nordzi
- 4 days ago
- 2 min read
Today, we gather to say a sad goodbye to our friend, brilliant physicist and esteemed consultant – Prof. Kofi Oduro-Afriyie, who was our consultant for Physics for the National Science & Maths Quiz (NSMQ) for a number of years. He possessed a unique blend of analytical skills and a genuine passion for Physics, leaving an indelible mark on all who had the privilege of knowing and working with him.
As Physics consultant, Prof. Oduro-Afriyie brought his usual warmth and pleasant nature to the NSMQ, and was always on time with his set of questions. He played a pivotal role in shaping the competition, helping to establish the foundation that has transformed it into the prestigious intellectual challenge it is today. He set high standards to ensure that the quiz maintained its integrity, rigour, and prestige, working tirelessly to guarantee that the questions were relevant to the curriculum. Indeed, his contributions to the NSMQ have significantly promoted Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education in Ghana.
Prof. Oduro-Afriyie left the NSMQ, when he changed career and joined Wisconsin University as its Vice Chancellor; the demands of his new job made it impossible for him to stay with the programme. Primetime did not forget him, or his contributions, however and honoured him with a Friend of the NSMQ: Dedicated Service Award at the 25th Anniversary Edition of the NSMQ in 2018.
We extend our condolences to Prof. Oduro-Afriyie’s family, friends, and colleagues. May they find comfort in knowing that his life's work has made a lasting impact on the world.
We salute you, Prof Oduro-Afriyie: you have done your duty in promoting the study of Science, especially in your field of Physics. It is time to bow out, but your memory will endure through the countless lives you touched.
May your legacy continue to inspire future generations of physicists, scientists, and educators.
Rest in peace, Prof. Kofi Oduro-Afriyie.
Damirifa Due!!!