Capt. John B. Yamoah
The Anniversary Planning Committee (APC) of Mfantsipim’s sesquicentennial celebration has launched a nationwide mobile money shortcode to effect broad public participation in a fundraising drive for the school’s 150th anniversary events and celebrations.
The Committee announced that alumni, staff, students, and well-wishers can contribute by dialing *920*1876# across all the mobile networks – MTN, Telecel, and AirtelTigo.
The shortcode, 1876, represents the year of the school’s founding and forms part of a wider strategy to facilitate grassroots giving while mobilising resources for high-impact legacy projects tied to the 150th anniversary.
Speaking at a pre-launch press briefing in Accra, Chairman of the 150th Anniversary Planning Committee, Captain John Yamoah, called on old boys and friends of the institution to rally strongly in support of the celebrations.
“This sesquicentennial is more than a school anniversary; it is a national celebration of 150 years of secondary school education in Ghana. For over a century and a half, Mfantsipim has shaped generations of leaders, statesmen, professionals, academics, and sportsmen who have served Ghana and the world with distinction,” Capt. Yamoah said.
Legacy Projects
Proceeds from the shortcode campaign will fund a portfolio of transformative legacy projects.
These include upgrading residential and academic facilities, expanding STEM and digital learning infrastructure, improving sports facilities, establishing a museum to preserve 150 years of history, and the construction of a commemorative monument to mark the milestone.
Director General of the Ghana Education Service, Prof. Ernest Kofi Davis, himself an old student of the school, praised Mfantsipim’s trans-generational contribution to national development.
“Mfantsipim stands as a beacon of excellence and a model for secondary education in Ghana. Its values, achievements, and enduring legacy provide a powerful lens through which we can assess the journey of secondary education in Ghana,” Prof. Davis noted.
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