Mbaise Secondary School Commemorates 70 Years of Operation
Eziuhu Nguru, the host community of Mbaise Secondary School (MSS) in Imo State, will be vibrant from January 4 to 5, 2027, as dignitaries gather to participate in the celebration of the school’s seven decades of operation.
Founded in 1956, the Platinum Jubilee celebration presents the school with an opportunity to highlight its achievements and evaluate its challenges.
Addressing the media over the weekend, Sir Eddy Anyanwu, Chairman of the Central Planning Committee, praised the Mbaise County Council authorities who established the school for their visionary leadership.
Sir Anyanwu also expressed gratitude to the Old Boys Association for its unwavering commitment to ensuring the school’s sustainability.
He enumerated several initiatives undertaken by the association, including the hiring and remuneration of teachers, the installation of a borehole to provide potable water, the refurbishment of the dining hall, and the planned landscaping of the school.
According to him, the old boys also renovated the main block, the Ibiam dormitory,, provision of an ICT centre, perimeter fencing, renovation of school gate house and reconstruction of internal access road.
Commenting on the theme of the celebration, “Restore, Renew and Reimagine MSS,” Sir Anyanwu emphasized that the Platinum Jubilee of Mbaise Secondary School (MSS) serves not only as a commemoration but also as a call to action aimed at revitalizing the institution.
He expressed concern regarding the deteriorating infrastructure within the school and the poor condition of the access road leading to the institution.
Sir Anyanwu urged the state government to assist the school by reconstructing the access road and enhancing security measures on the premises.
Additionally, he announced that the school will honor several distinguished individuals, particularly the chairman and secretary of the Mbaise County Council, which played a pivotal role in establishing the school, along with the founding teachers.
In his remarks, Chief Christian Ikwu, a member of the 1963 graduating class, commended the alumni for their dedication to the school’s ongoing legacy.
The briefing was attended by notable figures including Chief Emmanuel Ekechukwu, National President, Chief Austin Onwubiko, Chief Steve Onu, among others.
Mbaise Secondary School commenced operations in 1956, with Rev. Fr. D. F. Curtin serving as the founding principal.
