Accra: 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 features for the lab are completed, along with the setup of gadgets and kits to house the engineering equipment.
According to Ghana News Agency, more than 70 percent of the foreign equipment has already been shipped and is with the contractor, while the remaining 30 percent are expected to arrive by the end of the year. Prof Ernest Kofi Davis, the Director General of GES, highlighted Mfantsipim's expanded accolades with their back-to-back wins at the National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ).
He shared these remarks at the School's 149th Speech and Prize-Giving Day, themed 'H?n Nananom Botae Pa: 149 Years of Sustaining Legacy, Building Excellence.' The event gathered students, staff, old boys, dignitaries, education stakeholders, and parents to celebrate the rich legacy of Ghana's oldest secondary school as it approaches its 150th milestone.
Prof. Davis, an alumnus, explained that the Robotics Engineering Laboratory would bolster the school's long-standing academic excellence through enhanced Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education. The laboratory aims to provide students with practical STEM learning experiences and enhance their problem-solving, creativity, and teamwork abilities.
Alongside four similar labs to be established across the country, the initiative will 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. Davis urged the school leadership to maintain professionalism, discipline, and strong moral values that have historically shaped the school's graduates.
He encouraged students to aspire to join the ranks of distinguished alumni such as former Prime Minister Dr. Kofi Abrefa Busia, Nobel Laureate Mr. Kofi Annan, and former Vice Presidents Dr. Paa Kwesi Amissah-Arthur and Mr. Kow Nkensen Arkaah, among others. Mr. Ebenezer Kobina Aidoo, the Headmaster, expressed 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,' emphasizing its role as an institution where discipline and sacrifice nurture well-rounded individuals. Mr. Aidoo celebrated the school's achievements in academics, sports, and moral development, highlighting the recent 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 symbolized a calling. As the school prepares for its 150th anniversary, he called for unity among stakeholders to celebrate the milestone peacefully. He also thanked the Methodist Church Ghana, alumni, and parents for their continuous support, particularly those contributing to vital services like electricity.
Outstanding students, teaching, and non-teaching staff received awards in recognition of their contributions to making the school the best in Ghana.