Haruna Iddrisu pledges 66-seater bus for Mfantsipim’s 150th anniversary

The government has pledged to provide Mfantsipim School with a 66-seater bus by January 1, 2027, as part of its 150th anniversary celebrations.

The Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, made the commitment during the school’s sesquicentennial durbar on Saturday, November 14, assuring students and school authorities that the vehicle would be delivered within the stipulated period.

Speaking at the event, Mr Iddrisu said the pledge was being made on behalf of President John Dramani Mahama and the government in recognition of the school’s request and its milestone celebration.

He specifically addressed the school’s Senior Prefect, assuring him that the government would honour the commitment before or on January 1, 2027.

“I want to assure the senior school prefect that, for and on behalf of President John Dramani Mahama and the government of Ghana, on or before 1st January, I will deliver a 66-seater bus to Mfantsipim School as part of your 150th anniversary celebration,” he said.

The announcement was among the highlights of the anniversary durbar, which brought together government officials, traditional authorities, education stakeholders, alumni, school staff, students and other well-wishers to celebrate the institution’s 150-year history.

Established in 1876, Mfantsipim School is one of Ghana’s oldest secondary schools and has contributed significantly to the country’s educational development, producing generations of professionals and leaders who have served in various sectors of national life.