Eric Seddy Kutortse
The Executive Chairman of the First Sky Group, Eric Seddy Kutortse, has called on Christians and well-meaning Ghanaians to contribute generously towards the construction of a permanent Scripture Union (SU) campsite at Aburi-Pepawani in the Eastern Region.
He said the project represents “an investment in eternity,” emphasizing that the campsite would provide a safe and sustainable environment for mentoring and discipling young people at a time when they face increasing pressures from social media, peer influence, and materialism.
“This project is not just about buildings; it is about building lives. It is not just about raising money; it is about raising leaders. It is about ensuring that when we are gone, the Gospel will not fade,” Mr. Kutortse stated.
Speaking as Chairman at the SU Ghana Fundraising Dinner in Accra last Saturday, Mr. Kutortse described the proposed 14.2-acre facility — which will feature a 1,000-seater auditorium, dormitories, chalets, prayer gardens, and sports fields — as “a necessity, not a luxury.” He estimated the total cost at GH₵15 million, adding that the permanent Aburi campsite will provide affordable, uninterrupted ministry opportunities for generations to come.
Founded in 1890, Scripture Union Ghana is the country’s largest autonomous evangelical Christian organisation, partnering with churches to share the Gospel with children, youth, and families. Its residential camps offer Bible study, leadership training, sports, and practical life education.
Recounting his own formative experience in SU as a student at Kpando Secondary School, Mr. Kutortse credited the fellowship with shaping his faith, discipline, and personal life — including meeting his wife.
“That is why, with this vision of a permanent campsite at Aburi-Pepawani, I don’t see just brick and mortar. I see myself — because I know, somewhere in those dormitories or on those prayer grounds, another young person will find what I found: faith that is unshakable, friendships that are enduring, and a purpose that is eternal,” he said.
Drawing inspiration from the biblical example of Nehemiah, he urged Christians to act swiftly:
“The time to build is now. Long after we are gone, they will remember that a generation came together and said: we will arise, we will build, we will invest in eternity.”
While rallying support, Mr. Kutortse also charged the SU Board, management, and fund trustees to uphold transparency and integrity in the use of donations, noting that “Ghanaians are generous, but their trust must never be taken for granted.”
Guest speaker Rev. Albert Ocran, Senior Pastor of the New Wine Temple of the International Central Gospel Church and Technical Director of the Springboard Road Show Foundation, also recounted how SU shaped his moral and spiritual life. He described the Aburi-Pepawani Campsite Project as a life-changing initiative capable of transforming the nation’s youth.
“Many young Ghanaians now look to fellowships such as SU as a moral compass. They need to be guided and trained in sound Christian doctrines. This campsite is an ideal place to help the youth find Christ and discover their purpose in life,” he said.
SU Ghana General Director, Rev. Derek Koomson, noted that the lack of dedicated venues was hindering the Union’s camps and activities. He said current education policies limiting the use of school facilities had heightened the need for a permanent campsite to guide and mould the next generation of leaders.
