Omanghana
The Wesley Girls’ High School 2005 Year Group (MMV) has officially launched preparations for the school’s 190th anniversary celebrations, unveiling an ambitious fundraising campaign aimed at completing the institution’s Legacy Resource Centre.
The alumni group, serving as headline hosts for the milestone celebrations, organized the MMV Legacy Gala at The Palms by Eagles in Accra, bringing together stakeholders, benefactors, and distinguished alumni to mobilize financial and institutional support for the project.
Focus on Legacy Resource Centre Completion
At the heart of the anniversary initiative is the completion of the Legacy Resource Centre, a modern academic facility designed to enhance teaching, learning, and research at Wesley Girls’ High School.
The project is expected to significantly strengthen digital literacy, promote collaborative academic work, and provide students with access to upgraded learning resources aligned with global educational standards.
According to organizers, the center represents a long-term investment in the future of the school, ensuring that current and future students benefit from improved infrastructure that supports innovation and academic excellence.
Alumni Drive: “Our Turn to Build Their Future”
The Class of 2005 has positioned itself as the lead coordinating group for the fundraising initiative under the theme “Our Turn to Build Their Future.”
The campaign seeks to rally past students across multiple generations of “Wey Gey Hey” alumnae to contribute towards the completion of the facility, reinforcing the school’s longstanding tradition of alumni-driven development.
Organizers say the initiative reflects a collective responsibility among old students to give back to an institution that has shaped generations of Ghanaian women leaders.
High-Profile Support and Patron Unveiling
The fundraising gala also served as a platform to formally introduce five prominent national patrons who will support and champion the anniversary project.
Among key attendees and supporters were Nana Oye Bampoe Addo, Deputy Chief of Staff (Administration), Dr. Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings, and a delegation representing Her Royal Highness Lady Julia Osei Tutu, wife of the Asantehene.
Their presence underscored the national significance of the project and highlighted the growing collaboration between alumni networks, public officials, and traditional leadership in advancing educational development.
Strong Financial Commitments and Donations
The event was marked by significant financial pledges and donations from both individuals and institutions.
The President of the 2005 Year Group, Madam Sylvia, led by example with a personal seed donation of GHS 20,000 to kick-start the fundraising campaign.
Notably, business leaders Daniel McKorley (McDan Group) and Professor Kofi Abotsi also pledged strong support, offering open-ended financial commitments described as “blank cheque” contributions toward the completion of the Legacy Resource Centre.
Alumni Solidarity and Sister Group Support
The spirit of unity extended beyond the Class of 2005, as other alumni year groups joined in to support the initiative.
The Class of 2015 made a notable donation of GHS 50,000, directly boosting the project’s initial funding pool, while the Class of 2016 contributed logistical support packages to strengthen mobilization efforts.
Organizers described the cross-generational support as a reflection of the strong bonds within the Wesley Girls’ alumni community and its shared commitment to institutional development.
Building on a Historic Educational Legacy
Founded in Cape Coast in 1836 by Harriet Wrigley, wife of a Methodist missionary, Wesley Girls’ High School remains one of Ghana’s most prestigious secondary institutions.
As the school approaches its 190th anniversary, leadership and alumni say expanding its physical and academic infrastructure is essential to sustaining its legacy of excellence.
The Legacy Resource Centre project is expected to further position the school as a center for academic discipline, leadership development, and intellectual empowerment, producing future generations of women equipped to contribute meaningfully to Ghana’s social and economic transformation.
Source: Omanghana
