The Mangun Old Students’ Association (MAOSA) has celebrated the 50th anniversary of the Government Science Secondary School, Mangun, commemorating five decades of academic excellence and societal contribution.
In a statement on Wednesday, Hon. Sunday Garba Biggs, President of MAOSA, expressed profound gratitude to the school, noting its pivotal role in shaping the lives of former students, many of whom have gone on to make significant contributions in various sectors including media, law, medicine, politics, business, civil service, academia, and technology.
“The vision of our Alma Mater has guided us for decades, shaping our identity as a centre of knowledge, innovation, and societal progress,” Biggs said, reflecting on the school’s evolution since its founding on November 27, 1975, as Mwaghavul Community Secondary School. The school was later taken over by the Plateau State Government in 1976, becoming Government Secondary School, before being redesignated as Government Science Secondary School to emphasize science education. It is now under federal management as Federal Government Science Technical College, Mangun.
Biggs highlighted the critical role of alumni in supporting the school’s development over the years, including donations of computers, construction of boreholes, hostels, and provision of student furniture. Some alumni have also facilitated scholarships, paid school fees, and contributed to sundry items such as food and mattresses, helping to arrest infrastructural decay.
While the association would have preferred a more formal convention to mark the occasion, the President noted that security challenges in surrounding communities necessitated a more subdued celebration. “It is not news anymore that several communities have come under serious attacks in the last two years,” Biggs said, remembering those alumni and community members who lost their lives and property to violence.
The celebration also served as a platform to thank both past and present teaching and non-teaching staff for their dedication and sacrifices in nurturing generations of students. Biggs concluded by acknowledging the enduring bond among alumni, emphasizing that the lessons learned at the school continue to guide them in life.
