MOBA Ebusuapanyin donates GH₵111,100 to NSMQ winning team

Ebusuapanyin Moses Kwesi Baiden Jnr, President of the Mfantsipim Old Boys Association (MOBA), the alumni group of Mfantsipim School has made a generous donation of GH₵111,100 to the Mfantsipim School’s National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ) winning team.
This gesture aims to honour the team’s recent success and support future scientific and academic achievements at Mfantsipim.

An amount GH₵50,000 was presented to the headmaster of the school and the four coordinators of the NSMQ team for their guidance and commitment to student success.
Each of the three contestants who won the trophy received GH₵15,000, making a total of GH₵45,000 to support their educational pursuits.
An additional 14 students who were part of the quiz team and provided other auxiliary services, including research, received GH₵1,000 each, translating into GH₵14,000.

Three drivers also received GH₵700 each making it GH₵2,100
The donation was presented during a gathering at Margins ID Group office, where Mr. Baiden Jnr, who serves as Chairman and Founder, hosted the National Executive Committee (NEC) of MOBA and the victorious NSMQ team.
This gathering was an opportunity to connect, celebrate, and express gratitude for the efforts that went into this remarkable achievement.
Mfantsipim School emerged champions of the 2024 NSMQ in a dramatic contest which saw them beating their closest contestant, St Augustine’s College with just one point.
The victory gives them their third trophy of the competition after they won the second a decade ago in 2014 and their first in 1999.

For their prizes, the winners, Mfantsipim School, received gold medals and a cash of GH₵70,000.
Mr. Baiden Jnr shared with the winning team the excitement among the MOBA community worldwide, with people voluntarily raising funds to support this accomplishment.
According to him, the NEC acknowledges this victory and recognizes the need to allocate resources to support the school and the students in the NSMQ.
He pledged their commitment to a holistic, comprehensive, and intentional approach to ensure success.
“Historically, some funding was provided, but it’s time for a more sustainable model to create an environment that fosters learning—not only for the quiz but also for cultivating talent in science and mathematics.
We’re looking to revamp the programme structure to ensure sustainable, impactful results,” he added.
Mr. Baiden Jnr said MOBA has made great strides in partnership with the school, but this partnership must be sustainable.

“It’s clear we need a robust system that won’t fall apart due to lack of planning,” he said.
He announced that several committees, chaired by NEC members, currently oversee different aspects, including the NSMQ and long-term school collaboration.
He elaborated on their determination to continue the school’s 150-year tradition of creating future leaders through quality education that instills values Ghana needs.
“We’ve realized we must compete with other schools offering quality education. In the past, this legacy has created role models both in Ghana and globally—people who inspire resilience and determination.
“We want to reignite that spirit and remind students that obstacles can be overcome. We’re inspired by the vision of our founding members who, over a century ago, aimed to make quality education accessible and foster a sense of African nationalism within the Methodist-led institution.
“Our motto, rooted in the Akan language, signifies that we’re not just here for academic excellence but to instill pride and a sense of purpose in our students,” he stressed.
To move forward, Ebusuapanyin Baiden Jnr said the NEC has devised a strategic business plan of which the NSMQ is just one element of their vision.
He said they are also building facilities for sports excellence, creating an endowment fund, digitizing alumni networks, and strengthening relationships among MOBA, the school, and the Methodist Church.
NEC members informed the three contestants that MOBA has made them brand ambassadors for the school’s 150th-anniversary celebration, which will run until 2026.

Various NEC members, who are presidents of their year groups, announced that they are contributing money to support the NSMQ team, with official announcements to be made at the school’s Speech and Prize Giving Day this Friday.
They encouraged the students to remain focused on their educational pursuits as role models for society.
Margins ID Group organized a celebratory lunch, honouring the achievements of the NSMQ team and reinforcing MOBA’s dedication to supporting the school and its students.