The 71–75 set of Molusi College Old Students Association, Ijebu-Igbo, Ogun State, has embarked on a series of interventions, including sinking a borehole at the college.
The group of old students also renovated the corps members’ lodge and provided other social amenities to the school.
The old students inaugurated the projects while celebrating 50 years after their graduation from Molusi College.
Chairman of the MOCOSA 71–75 Set, Abdulwaheed Popoola, said the gesture was its contribution to support education and improve the learning environment at its alma mater.
Popoola said, “The borehole project we are commissioning today to mark our golden jubilee is a welcome development that promotes the growth of Molusi College. This is never a waste—it is also in line with God’s direction.
“The interventions are part of our commitment to the holistic development of the institution and to ensure a conducive and habitable learning environment for students.”
The reunion offered an opportunity for the alumni to recall fond memories of their school days under their now-late principal, Samsa Balogun.
The celebration also saw the old students call on alumni, stakeholders, and the government to prioritise education and restore the glory of Nigeria’s unity schools.
They expressed deep concern over the deteriorating state of infrastructure in many of Nigeria’s government-run model unity schools
This situation, they noted, dwindled the quality of education and the calibre of students being produced.
Speaking, a member of the set, Thomas Adu pinpointed the erosion of passion and commitment among teachers, parents and students.
“The current turnaround in the country’s educational system shows that Nigeria has lost it in all ramifications,” Adu said.
“In our time, the passion to come out with good grades was the hallmark of every student. Today, that passion is missing.”
Furthermore, he decried the shifting focus of educators from teaching to personal financial gain.
Adu said, “What has changed is the commitment—on the part of teachers, government, and even parents. Parents used to be willing to do whatever it took to ensure their children received quality education.
“Now, teachers are distracted. They want to make extra income through trading, even during school hours. In those days, a teacher wouldn’t dare combine teaching with selling clothes or sneaking off to the market. People obeyed the rules. Teaching was a calling, not a side hustle.”
Those who graced the event included the chairman, Board of Trustees, MOCOSA, Prof. Ayo Ogunye; current principal of Molusi College, Mrs Felicia Banjo; chairperson of the 50th-anniversary planning committee, Mrs. Abitayo Waridi; several members of the MOCOSA 71–75 set.