ABOUT US
Methodist Girls Secondary School Ovim Alumni Association (MGSSOAA) is a long-standing group of past pupils and graduates of Methodist Girls Secondary School, Ovim (known as Ovim Girls)
The Associations’ primary role is fellowship and supporting Ovim Girls through special programmes, fund raising and other events and to contribute financially to the school through scholarships and bursaries, and support for the school’s capital campaigns.
MGSSOAA are committed to empowering young girls into education and eliminating Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), Human Trafficking, Child Labour, Sex Slavery in Nigeria, especially in Ovim Girls Secondary School. As graduates of a formidable institution, the Association shall retain a zest for excellence by nurturing members to be consistently at the forefront of effective advocacy. Drive social change that results in the highest academic ideals for current students.
Our History
Foundations of Purpose and Excellence
Methodist Girls Secondary School, Ovim (MGSSO) was established in 1930 by the Methodist Church Nigeria, in partnership with the Eastern Nigeria Government. Located in Isuikwuato LGA, Abia State, the school was created to give young girls access to quality secondary education at a time when such opportunities were scarce.
From the start, MGSSO was built on Christian values, academic excellence, and strong moral training. It quickly became known for producing disciplined, capable girls who went on to lead in education, healthcare, public service, and other fields.
Despite disruptions during the civil war and the later transition to government control, the school remained resilient. Its legacy has been sustained by a committed alumni base and community support. Today, MGSSO continues to thrive as a symbol of empowerment and purpose.
With a growing global alumnae network, including the UK & Ireland, MGSSO is being revitalised through projects that restore its facilities, mentor current students, and protect the girl child from harmful practices.
A Legacy of Empowerment
From humble beginnings in rural Nigeria to a school with global impact, MGSSO remains a beacon of what is possible when education and vision come together.
