AMGSOSA '87 set donates computers to alma mater, promises CBT centre, mourns founder, Col. Adeniran

AMGSOSA ’87 set donates computers to alma mater, promises CBT centre, mourns founder, Col. Adeniran

Inaolaji OLAYODE

The 1987 set of Adeniran Memorial Grammar School Old Students’ Association (AMGSOSA), Ogbomoso, Oyo state, has donated 10 sets of desktop computers to its alma mater.

Presenting the computers Monday, Mr. Adegboyega Olaniyan, a representative of the set, in company with Engr Laoye Oke, also a member of the set, said it was another way of giving back to the school which moulded them into what they are today.

Mr. Olaniyan who asked for a minute silence in honour of the founder of the school, Col. Adegboyega Adeniran (rtd), who passed away recently, disclosed ten of the computers were being presented in the first phase.

He recalled the interventions made by the set in recent times including payment of WASSCE fees of ten students in December and provision of a new school gate.

“I appreciate God for making today a reality,” Olaniyan said. “Few weeks ago, we started the construction and fixing of the school gate too, we thank God that is now completed.”

He further said, “We thank the principal and the staff for their cooperation.The remaining part, the perimeter fencing to enhance security in the school and keeping the students at bay, will be completed soon by the national alumni. The remaining 10 sets of the computer will be supplied next week. The goal is to upgrade the centre to a functional ICT cum CBT centre.”

Principal Dr Adewale Adeniran

Engr Laoye Oke (left) with Mr. Adegboyega Olaniyan

He also promised the admin block, part of which would host the ICT centre, would be renovated by the set assuring work on it would commence soon.

In his remark, the principal, Dr Adewale Adeniran, expressed gratitude, asserting the computer sets would impact students positively in this era of technology.

He stated thus, “This gesture will greatly enhance our students’ learning experience, provide them with access to modern technology and essential skills needed for the digital age.

“Your kindness and commitment to education will have a lasting impact on our students’ academic journey and future prospects.”

He added the school had longed to acquire computer sets, informing he had even discussed with the parents, “unknown to me it will be done by the 1987 alumni of the school.”

He urged the alumni for more contributions for the benefits of the students. “Oliver Twist asks for more, we crave more interventions from our noble alumni.”

Also hailing the gesture, the president of AMGSOSA, Mr. Femi Ogunlana, in a statement titled, “AMGSOSA 1987 set again! APPRECIATION,* noted, “On behalf of AMGSOSA General Assembly the exco expresses heartfelt appreciation to the members of the 1987 set of the school for coming through for us again. This morning they presented 20 set of desktop computers to the school with the aim of upgrade to a CBT centre in the nearest future. We commend members of the set for their pacesetting contributions. In a spate of one and a half months, they paid WASSCE fees of 10 students worth 400k, constructed school gate worth about ₦2m and now 20 sets of computer (1st phase). Thank you, more strength and grace.”