Vice President launches Mfantsipim's 150 years of shaping Ghana's greatest mind
Vice President Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang launched the 150th anniversary celebration of Mfantsipim School on Saturday, April 11, 2026, at the Palms Convention Centre. She described Mfantsipim as "one of Africa's most respected secondary schools," and said that its journey is intertwined with the history of education in Ghana. She added that the school's legacy "demonstrates how education has shaped our identity and produced leaders across different areas."
John B. Amoah, Chairman of the anniversary planning committee, traced the origins of the school to its founding vision of producing well-educated citizens. He noted that the school has evolved into a "bastion of excellence." A representative of the Methodist Church of Ghana said, "My prayer is that this 150th anniversary will not merely be a commemoration of past glory, but a fresh concentration to greater excellence and service for generations yet unborn."
The anniversary celebration has been designed as a forward-looking initiative aimed at inspiring future generations. John B. Amoah said, "Every program has been intentionally crafted to honor our past, engage the present and inspire the future."
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Vice President Opoku-Agyemang joined dignitaries to launch Mfantsipim School's 150th anniversary. The event celebrated the school's long history of shaping leaders - but the anniversary holds a deeper significance for Ghana's future.
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