The Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has pledged to provide Mfantsipim School with a 66-seater bus as part of activities marking the institution’s 150th anniversary.

He gave the assurance during the school's sesquicentennial celebration, stating that the vehicle would be delivered on or before January 1, 2027.

Mr Iddrisu said the commitment was being made on behalf of President John Dramani Mahama and the government, in response to the needs of the school as it marks a major milestone in its history.

Addressing the gathering, the Education Minister specifically assured the school's Senior Prefect that the government would fulfil the promise within the stated timeframe.

"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 pledge forms part of the government's recognition of the school's longstanding contribution to education and national development.

The announcement was one of the notable highlights of the anniversary celebration durbar on Saturday, November 14, which brought together government officials, traditional leaders, education stakeholders, alumni, staff, students and other well-wishers to commemorate 150 years of the institution's existence.

Founded in 1876, Mfantsipim School has played a significant role in Ghana's educational history, producing generations of professionals and leaders who have contributed to the country's development.

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