UNITY HIGH SCHOOL ALUMNI INAUGURATE NATIONAL BODY, PROMISE SCHOOL DEVELOPMENT

The Unity High School Ago-Ika, Abeokuta Old Students Association has inaugurated its pioneer national executive officers, opening a new phase in the alumni body’s efforts to support the school.

The inauguration took place on Thursday. Kabiru Odusiji, a 1992 graduate of the school and former Secretary to Abeokuta North Local Government, emerged as the pioneer National President.

ValidViewNetwork reports that the new leadership is entering office with a practical agenda centred on school infrastructure, student support, teacher welfare and the consolidation of the alumni association.

“IT IS AN HONOUR”

Speaking after his emergence, Odusiji described his election as both an honour and a responsibility.

“It means a lot. First of all, I would like to thank all my members for honoring me, assisting me, and allowing me to be their leader. It’s an honor.” He pledged to work with former students, teachers and government institutions to improve the school. “I will try as much as possible to promote the school, develop the school, work with my elders and teachers, and complement the efforts of the government and the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology,” he said.

ALUMNI ROLE IN SCHOOL DEVELOPMENT

Odusiji said government alone could not shoulder every responsibility involved in school development.

“Government will build schools, pay teachers, and monitor students. We who have finished school as old students need to support the government by doing some small projects to assist the school so that they can achieve their goals,” he said.

He said teachers also needed support through teaching aids, financial assistance and better working facilities.

FOUR-POINT AGENDA

The new president identified four broad areas of focus:

— School infrastructure

— Student support

— Teacher support

— Organisational consolidation

The proposed projects include provision of chairs, books, pencils and stationery for students.

The association also plans to provide tables and chairs for teachers, construct toilets, paint school buildings and undertake roofing projects, depending on available funds.

ValidViewNetwork reports that the emphasis on relatively small but practical interventions reflects the association’s stated intention to complement government spending rather than replace the government’s responsibility for public education.

NEW EXECUTIVE

The pioneer national executive includes:

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-Odusiji Kabiru Ayinla, President

-Ogunyinka Rasheed Olu, First Vice-President

-Ogunbayo Gbenga Olatoye, Second Vice-President

-Onabote Olubukola Bamidele, General Secretary

-Abiodun Kehinde Ibrahim, Assistant General Secretary

-Ogunleye Sulaimon Ajasa, Treasurer

-Ajayi Mojisola Olajumoke, Financial Secretary

-Salami Olawale Adigun, Assistant Public Relations Officer

-Tella Ahmed Yemi, Social Secretary

-Balogun Abosede Mariam, Welfare Officer

-Abeeb Ajayi, Auditor

-Yusuff Temitope Simbiat, Project Coordinator

-Pastor Oluleye Odofin Omotola, Ex-Officio 1

CALL FOR UNITY

The Electoral Committee Chairperson, Mrs Rofia Ayoade, described the inauguration as an important milestone.

She commended the committee members, elders and former caretaker chairman for facilitating the transition.

Speaking for the Board of Trustees, Elder Olayemi Akeem Rafiu urged the new executive to maintain cohesion. He said the emergence of the executives through consensus should help them focus on delivering their programmes.

Rafiu also identified toilet construction and perimeter fencing as areas requiring attention.,

ValidViewNetwork reports that the new UNISOSA leadership now has an opportunity to turn alumni goodwill into measurable projects, particularly in areas where students and teachers need direct material support.