Mamfe Government Grammar School: Ex-students heighten for historic Golden Jubilee, December.

The latest in the series was an enlarged National Executive Committee meeting that held on Saturday July 27 in Yaounde.

Before members sank into the actual business of the day, the President of the Yaounde host chapter of MAGGSOSA, Enow Dickson Enow, delivered a welcome address.

Describing MAGGSOSA as an illustrious alumnus, Enow proceeded to highlight the significance of a reunion that is aimed at charting the way forward, strengthening bonds among members and engaging them in serious deliberations on how to organise a memorable Golden Jubilee in December, one that will leave indelible prints in the history of the alumni association.

He reminded members that December is barely four months away, reason there should be no further feet-dragging, stressing that time for concrete action is now. Enow pressed on members to make sure the academic excellence for which their alma mater is known for, is not watered down but continues to be transmitted from generation to generation of younger ones who leave the school.

He also harped on discipline and character development which, he said, contributed immensely towards grooming old students who today, are among the finest leaders and professionals in Cameroon and beyond. 

Enow admitted that it is this shared legacy that brought MOGGSOSANS to Yaounde to take commitment for the continuous progress and development of their alma mater and the people they serve.

Meanwhile, the President General, Enoh James Etuge, urged members to desist from sending disrespectful communication to his office and person, admonishing that it is only through mutual respect and solidarity that MAGGSOSA can forge ahead, and be able to leave a legacy for future generations to emulate and be proud of.

He thanked members for the enormous efforts and sacrifices they made in order to attend the gathering and make their maximum inputs. He especially commending Pa Ateh Patrice Nde, of the 1969 batch, (First Batch), who stood out as the oldest member.

Main purpose of the Yaounde meeting

Both the President General and the Yaounde Chapter President, in their addresses, recounted what had brought members to Yaounde. Here, they said the end game is to come up with a detailed plan for the organisation of the Golden Jubilee come December, 2024, which is barely four months away.

They were also expected to agree on a plan and date to launch the MAGGSOSA Golden Jubilee magazine tentatively scheduled to take place in Yaounde at a venue yet to be decided.

The enlarged EXCO meeting also provided opportunity for project heads to give account of what they have been doing or have done so far towards completing designated projects. These projects were designed to give the school a facelift, as it continues to aspire to raise citizens who will be capable of competing with the best anywhere in the world.

In his release to express appreciation for the successful hosting of the meeting, the Yaounde Chapter President implored all members of the Chapter as well as all MAGGSOSANS living in and around Yaounde to come on board so that diverse expertise could be harnessed so as to make both the magazine launch in October and the final Jubilee celebration in December, resounding successes.

Resolutions at end of Yaounde meeting

At the end of deliberations, EXCO members resolved that the Golden Jubilee will be celebrated in the campus of GHS Mamfe from December 12 to 14, 2024, under the theme: “A Golden Past, a Promising Future”.

Sarah Ayuk, who doubles as Divisional Delegate of Secondary Education for Manyu, will Chair the Local Organising Committee, LOC. She has as co-chairs, Enonchong Ebot and Oben Agnes Betek. Members include all MOGGOSANS of the Mamfe Chapter.

The detailed programme of the Golden Jubilee celebration is still awaited. It will be presented in the days ahead by the Steering Committee, which is working in collaboration with the LOC.

The Golden Jubilee Project Document was finalised and submitted to the South West Regional Delegate of Secondary Education and Minister of Secondary Education. A copy was also sent, through the Yaounde Chapter President, to His Excellency, Victor Mengot Arrey Nkongho.

The President General co-opted Dr Ayuketang Michael and Ayuk Samuel Owan into the Project Committee. Together with the two project officers, Raphael Ebot and Ketchen Obi Louis, they are charged with the duty of monitoring and evaluating the Golden Jubilee Project.

The launching of the Golden Jubilee Magazine/Fundraising Gala was fixed for Yaounde on Saturday October 26, 2024. The Local Organising Committee for this event is made up of Enow Dickson, who doubles as President of the Yaounde Chapter and chairman of the Committee; Ojong Stepehen Ayukogem, as Secretary; Justice Batuo Paul and Justice Mbua Alex, as Resource Persons.

Dr. Wotany Regina, Coordinator of the Golden Jubilee Steering Committee, presented a detailed progress report on the preparations towards the celebration of the Golden Jubilee. This was scrutinised and adopted at the end of the meeting.

In other matters, chapters and individual classes were urged to launch the Golden Jubilee activities at their levels, to raise funds at the Jubilee anniversary event. 

Such fund-raising activities could include but not limited to organising football matches, human investment, ecumenical services, courtesy visits, symbolic walks, student activities, radio talks, social evenings/fund raising galas, and so on.

The MAGGSOSA Logo, designed by Rev. Neba Ambe, was also adopted at the end of the Yaounde enlarged EXCO meeting. 

This story was first published in The Guardian Post issue No:3186 of Thursday August 01, 2024