A call has been made to alumni associations to maintain their pivotal role in advancing educational institutions.
This was contained in a message delivered by the Vice Chancellor of Tai Solarin University of Education, Prof O. S. Banjo, recently, at the 2023 national convention of the Nawair Ud Deen Grammar School Old Students Association, held in Abeokuta.
Addressing a diverse gathering of former students, Prof. Banjo emphasized the crucial need for sustained support and nurturing of educational institutions. He underscored the vital role alumni associations play as a backbone for schools, advocating for their continuous involvement in uplifting their alma mater.
“Alumni associations are the lifelines that breathe vitality into educational institutions,” Prof. Banjo remarked. He outlined various aspects where alumni associations can make substantial contributions, citing their significance in fostering togetherness, acting as ambassadors, providing support systems, and offering expertise.
The distinguished professor stressed the importance of alumni networks in aiding current students, citing how alumni support enhances employability through mentorship, scholarships, and career guidance.
Prof. Banjo further highlighted areas where alumni can support their alma mater, including infrastructural development, provision of essential tools, support for teachers and administrators, and crucial funding initiatives.
“Old students’ associations are not merely nostalgic gatherings; they are powerhouses capable of revitalizing and projecting their alma mater to greater heights,” Prof. Banjo affirmed. He underscored the reciprocal benefits for alumni members, including inspiration, financial support avenues, and opportunities for personal growth and networking.
In his closing remarks, Prof. Banjo fervently recommended active participation in alumni associations, urging former students to engage and assist one another for mutual growth.
There were enthusiastic responses from attendees, with renewed pledges to actively engage in the betterment of Nawair Ud Deen Grammar School.
Alumni members voiced their commitment to leverage their collective strength and resources for the continuous development of their beloved institution.
The convention concluded with a call to action, echoing Prof. Banjo’s sentiments on the pivotal role of alumni associations in shaping educational excellence and fostering a robust network of support for present and future generations.
The Nawair Ud Deen Grammar School Old Students Association convention served as an inspiring platform, igniting a fervor among alumni to unite and contribute meaningfully to the advancement of their alma mater, reaffirming their unwavering commitment to educational development.
