Mfantsipim SHS Celebrates Fourth NSMQ Victory with Generous Rewards
The proud old students of Mfantsipim Secondary High School (SHS) have been making headlines following their recent National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ) victory. Their fourth win in the prestigious competition has sparked a wave of celebration, with the school receiving an overwhelming number of gifts from individuals, groups, and alumni.
In addition to the main prize, the student representatives have been showered with various rewards, including money, laptops, an iPhone 17 Pro Max, and a trip to Dubai. The winners of the NSMQ have also been given a free trip to Dubai, which is being sponsored by a proud alumnus and business mogul, Kofi Amoa-Abban.
According to social media influencer GH Hyper, the trip will be fully funded by Kofi Amoa-Abban, who confirmed the news on his Instagram platform. He shared that GH Hyper himself will be joining the students on this exclusive tour. The announcement came as a surprise to many, highlighting the deep connection between the school and its alumni.
A Celebration of Excellence
The aftermath of their victory against St. Augustine’s SHS and Opoku Ware Senior High School has been nothing short of remarkable. The school’s success has brought together a community of proud individuals who continue to celebrate the boys’ achievements.
One can best describe the response as an overwhelming number of gifts for their excellent performance in the just-ended NSMQ 2025. The school’s fourth title in the national competition marks a significant milestone, as they now share the record with Prempeh College and St. Augustine’s College, both of which have four titles each.
Meanwhile, Presbyterian Boys’ Secondary School (PRESEC, Legon) remains the most successful school in the competition, holding eight titles. For their prize package, Mfantsipim School received GH₵70,000 (approximately $6,500) in cash, insurance for the contestants, and scholarship packages. Part of the prize money went to the school, part to the contestants, and part to their trainers.
The contestants and their school also received additional prizes worth over GH₵5,000, including laptops and other items from sponsors. All three Mfantsipim boys were also awarded a free trip to Dubai, during which they will be accompanied by one teacher.
A Challenge to PRESEC
Speaking in an interview with JoyNews, the Vice President of the Old Students Association threw a friendly challenge to PRESEC, Legon, indicating that its record would be broken. He also emphasized that Mfantsipim would return next year to win the 2026 trophy in celebration of the school’s 150th anniversary.
This shows the determination and ambition of the school, as they look forward to future competitions with renewed vigor.
Opoku Ware Students Share Their Perspective
Amid the buzz over the 2025 NSMQ, Opoku Ware School (OWASS) students are now joining the conversation on what they think really matters. In a video sighted by footcare.gh on the Facebook page of Nyira 104.5 FM, a number of OWASS students, speaking on the sidelines after their school placed third, shared their thoughts on the contest.
According to one student, winning the NSMQ should not be a student’s main goal. Instead, students should focus on excelling in the WASSCE, which he described as the ultimate purpose of being in school. He emphasized that while winning was good, it was not the ultimate goal, believing that scholarships gained from winning the quiz would only go to waste if the WASSCE was not passed.
“The NSMQ is just something they do yearly. The WASSCE is more important than NSMQ. If you pass your WASSCE and don’t win the NSMQ, it doesn’t matter. But if you win the NSMQ for your school and fail the WASSCE, what’s the use? They will give you a scholarship, but what will be the point if you can’t pass?” he remarked.
He further referenced a contestant who supposedly won the NSMQ for his school but failed his WASSCE. “He was a very good contestant for Adisadel.”
Recognition for Outstanding Performance
While Mfantsipim celebrated their victory, another story caught attention—Stephen Apemah-Baah, the National Science and Maths Quiz star from Opoku Ware School (OWASS). Stephen, who represented his school from Form 1 to his final year, leading them to three consecutive finals, has earned nationwide admiration for his dedication and brilliance.
In recognition of his exceptional performance in the contest, despite being unable to claim the coveted trophy, the NSMQ awarded him a trophy and a cash prize of GH₵5,000. His story highlights the importance of perseverance and excellence, even when the ultimate goal is not achieved.