Ekiti Govt Urges Alumni to Support School Infrastructure

The Ekiti State Government has called on alumni associations to support the development of infrastructure in their former schools in order to improve the learning environment for students.

The Commissioner for Education, Kofoworola Aderiye, made the call in Igbemo Ekiti, Irepodun/Ifelodun Local Government Area, during the inauguration of a renovated block of classrooms, an upgraded science laboratory, and a mini-bus donated to Igbemo Community Comprehensive High School by its alumni association.

Aderiye, who was represented by the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education, Mr Bayode Ogunmola, commended the old students for complementing government efforts to improve educational infrastructure across the state.

She noted that the refurbished classroom block, upgraded laboratory, and the donated mini-bus would enhance teaching and learning in the school.

“This is a call on other alumni groups to emulate the ICCHS Old Students Association. The state government is ready to partner with individuals, corporate organisations and development partners committed to advancing education in Ekiti State,” she said.

The Commissioner for Information, Taiwo Olatunbosun, who also serves as the Vice President of the ICCHS Alumni Association, described the donation as part of efforts by former students to give back to their alma mater.

He noted that alumni associati
ons play a key role in supporting their former schools through fundraising for projects and scholarships, mentorship programmes, career guidance, networking opportunities, and infrastructural development.

Olatunbosun stressed that sustained collaboration between alumni groups, host communities, and other stakeholders remained crucial to the continued progress of the education sector in the state.

He added that the mini-bus was donated in memory of Mr Bakare Akeem Arowolo, a former Senior Prefect of the school in 1988.