By Silvernews
Mbaise, Imo State – The 1988 set of Mbaise Secondary School (MSS), led by Hon. Chief Justin Agochi Mgbeoduru (KSJI), has donated a range of sports equipment to their alma mater in a bid to revive sporting activities in the school.
The donation, which included football kits, volleyball and table tennis equipment, as well as a mowing machine, was described as the group’s contribution towards rekindling the spirit of sportsmanship among students. Chief Mgbeoduru highlighted the vital role sports play in shaping young lives, while recalling MSS’s enviable history of sporting excellence.
Often referred to as the “flagship secondary school of Mbaise,” MSS has produced notable sports icons such as Dr. Patrick Ekeji, the first Nigerian to coach two national teams; legendary goalkeeper Prof. Eddie Oparaoji; and Class of ’88 member and former Nigeria international, Sunny Nwachukwu.
Receiving the donation on behalf of the school, the National President of Mbaise Secondary School Old Boys Association (MSSOBA), Barr. Emmanuel Ekechukwu, applauded the 1988 set for their ingenuity and love for their alma mater. He urged the School Principal, Mr. Paschal Njoku, to ensure the proper safeguarding of the items donated. Barr. Ekechukwu further pledged to liaise with the Ministry of Education to secure greater commitment towards the protection of school properties.
Both students and school management present at the event expressed enthusiasm and gratitude to the Class of ’88 for their generous gesture, describing it as timely and inspiring.
