Old students president seeks alumni-govt collaboration in education
Old students president seeks alumni-govt collaboration in education
The President of ’86 set of St Anthony’s Secondary School Old Students Association, Mr Ariyo Salami, has charged old students of schools to continually give back to their alma mater to complement government efforts.
Ariyo made the call on Thursday in Ilorin at the handing over of a block of two classrooms renovated by the Set to the school’s management.
The Voice Media Trust (VMT NEWS) reports that the building was inaugurated by Rev. Aselm Lawani, Proprietor and Catholic Bishop of Ilorin Diocese.
Ariyo said the project was embarked upon through members donations in commemoration of the 40th anniversary of the 1986 Set.
According to him, it is very significant for every old students to always look back to their formative years as a student and make meaningful impact in their alma mater.
Ariyo said no sacrifices was too small to fix infrastructure, contribute educational aiding materials and equipment, and empower vulnerability students to achieve their desired academic progress.
He charged old students to complement government’s developmental efforts in promoting quality and qualitative teaching and learning.
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Ariyo expressed gratitude to the school’s management for the opportunity given to the Set to contribute their quota to the development of the school.
In her remarks, Mrs Rolake Ajala, the Set’s Vice President who doubles as the Chairperson of the Project Committee, said the project reflected the Set’s continued commitment to the development of the school that laid the solid foundation for their future.
She reaffirmed the Set’s commitment to doing their best, within the resources available to contribute meaningfully to the progress and development of their alma mater.
“As we formally hand over this project today, we do so with gratitude and the hope that it will serve the school community for many years to come,” she said.
Speaking, Mrs Bose Emenalie, the Principal of the Senior Section, expressed gratitude to the Set for the project.
She promised to ensure proper maintenance of the building in order to achieve the desired academic excellence through qualitative and quantitative teaching and learning.
