Former governor of Ogun State, Senator Ibikunle Amosun has harped on the need for Alumni Associations to engender renewed commitment to giving back to their Alma Mater by contributing to Infrastructural development and inspiring academic excellence in future generations for the good of the society.
Amosun stated this on Saturday, in the midst of his former classmates at the African Church Grammar School, Abeokuta, to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the club set 715 in grand style.
The event, afforded members of the 1971 to 1975 set, drawn from across Nigeria and in the diaspora, the opportunity to reminisce on their glorious days in the school. Amosun while delivering his goodwill message encouraged his old classmates to continue to inspire sustained high academic and moral standards the school is reputed.
“I look back on those school days with immense pride and affection. The solid academic foundation, sound moral instruction, and encouragement to explore and innovate; all contributed to the strong foundation upon which we have built our lives and careers.
“It was within the walls of African Church Grammar School, Abeokuta that our values were formed and our passion for excellence became grounded — qualities that have guided us and me in particular throughout my professional journey as a Chartered Accountant and in my public service to Ogun State and Nigeria.
“As we celebrate this golden jubilee, let us renew our commitment to the values that shaped us. Let us remain worthy role models for future generations and proud ambassadors of this great citadel of learning. May the unity we enjoy as Club 715 remain unbroken, and may our legacy endure for generations,” Amosun stated.
In his remarks, Chairman of the occasion, Senator Ayo Adeseun commended the leadership and membership of the club set 715 for their selflessness, purposefulness and commitment to develop the school, calling on others to emulate. .
Adeseun also appreciated former Governor Amosun for always carrying the banner of Afrograms anywhere he goes, stressing that throughout his 8 years in office, he left wonderful imprint all over the state.
On his part, the president of the club set, Prof. Femi Babatunde, and the pioneer president, Engr. Mutiu Adebowale highlighted some of the projects undertaken by association to include; construction of ultra modern administrative block by a member of the set, Senator Ibikunle Amosun, donation of 25KVA generator, construction of borehole, rehabilitation of classrooms among others.
Highpoint of the anniversary celebration was the commissioning of a 200m road, equipped with walkway, underground drainage and solar lights to commemorate the golden jubilee.
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