The Government, through the Ghana Education Service (GES), has committed to completing a state-of-the-art Robotic Engineering Laboratory for Mfantsipim School by the first quarter of 2026.
Works such as painting and the installation of burglar- proof for the lab are done, along with the setup of gadgets and kits to house the engineering equipment.
Shipment of more than 70 per cent of the foreign equipment are already in and with the contractor, while the remaining 30 per cent are expected to arrive by the end of the year.
Prof Ernest Kofi Davis, the Director General of GES, indicated that with their back-to-back wins at the National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ), Mfantsipim’s accolades had expanded.
He made the remarks at the School’s 149th Speech and Prize-Giving Day on the theme: “Hɛn Nananom Botae Pa: 149 Years of Sustaining Legacy, Building Excellence.”
The event brought together students, staff, old boys, dignitaries, education stakeholders, and parents to celebrate the rich legacy of Ghana’s oldest secondary school and reflect on its future as it approaches its 150th milestone.
Prof. Davis, an old boy, explained that the Robotics Engineering Laboratory would strengthen the school’s long-standing academic excellence spanning 149 years through enhanced Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) education.
The laboratory would provide students with practical, hands-on STEM learning and enhance their problem-solving, creativity and teamwork abilities.
Alongside four similar labs to be established across the country, they would prepare students for future careers by introducing them early to robotics, AI, and automation technologies, increasing their competitiveness in the evolving tech-driven job market.
Prof. Davies called on the school leadership to uphold professionalism, discipline and strong moral values that had historically shaped the school’s graduates, who had served the nation in prominent roles.
He encouraged the students saying with dedication, resilience, and commitment to faith, they must aspire to join the ranks of distinguished alumni such as former Prime Minister Dr Kofi Abrefa Busia, Nobel Laureate Mr Kofi Annan, former late Vice Presidents, Dr Paa Kwesi Amissah-Arthur and Mr Kow Nkensen Arkaah, and the Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr Ernest Kwamina Yedu Addison.
Mr Ebenezer Kobina Aidoo, the Headmaster, expressed deep gratitude to God and all stakeholders for preserving the school’s legacy for nearly 150 years.
He described Mfantsipim as “a citadel of character, intellect and excellence,” emphasising that it was more than a school, and an institution where discipline and sacrifice nurtured well-rounded individuals.
Mr Aidoo celebrated the school’s achievements across academics, sports and moral development, highlighting the just ended 2025 NSMQ victory as proof of their sustained commitment to excellence.
He urged students to wear their uniforms with pride and purpose, reminding them that the uniform symbolised a calling, making it more than a mere attire.
As the school prepared to mark its 150th anniversary next year, he called for unity among all stakeholders to celebrate that milestone peacefully together.
He also thanked the Methodist Church Ghana, alumni, and parents for their continuous support, especially those contributing monthly to vital services like electricity.
Some outstanding students, teaching and non-teaching staff were given awards in kind and cash for going all out to make the school the best in Ghana.
