{
  "id": 17622393,
  "title": "Mfantsipim @150 gala honours Alex Apau Dadey and other distinguished alumni",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/01/mfantsipim-150-gala-honours-alex-apau-dadey-and-other-distinguished",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-01T15:08:25.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
    "slug": "myjoyonline-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/mfantsipim-150-gala-honours-alex-apau-dadey-and-other-distinguished-alumni/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On Saturday, October 31, 2026, Mfantsipim School celebrated its 150th anniversary with an Awards and Fundraising Dinner. The event honored distinguished alumni, staff, and corporate partners, recognizing their contributions to the school's 150-year legacy and national development. Among the recipients were Alex Apau Dadey, who received the Partner of Impact Award and a special category for his support of Mfantsipim, and Mr. Solomon Kweku Afful, recognized as Outstanding Teaching Staff. Other honorees included Mrs. Constance Odur, Outstanding Non-Teaching Staff, Kwame Dapaah-Afriyie for Education Impact, Prof. Albert Kwadwo Adu Boahen for Distinguished Alumnus Award in Academia and Research, and George Quaye for Arts and Cultural Excellence. The dinner also served as a fundraising platform, featuring a live auction of artworks, anniversary Caveman Watches, and a Collector's Edition of the school's 150th Anniversary Anthology. The funds raised will support long-term development projects at the institution. The evening was graced by the presence of notable guests, including the Deputy Attorney-General and Minister for Justice, Dr. Justice Srem-Sai, and the Okuapemhene, Oseadeeyo Kwasi Akuffo III.",
  "summary": "Mfantsipim School has honoured distinguished alumni, members of staff and corporate partners at its 150th anniversary Awards and Fundraising Dinner, held on Saturday, October 31, 2026. The event brought together old boys, invited guests, institutional partners and corporate leaders to celebrate the school's 150-year contribution to education and national development while raising funds towards…",
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      {
        "outlet": "Adom Online",
        "title": "The Multimedia Group Ltd honoured with special award at Mfantsipim @150 Gala",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/01/the-multimedia-group-ltd-honoured-with-special-award-at-mfantsipim-17636312",
        "published": "2026-11-01T16:05:27.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}