Alumni donates 6 laptops to bridge ICT gap in Kogi school
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By Stephen Adeleye
Ofu (Kogi), Dec. 30, 2025 (NAN) The Community Secondary School (CSS) Ejule Class 91 Association has donated six laptops, worth N1.3 million, to their former school to boost students Information, Communication, and Technology (ICT) skills.
The laptops were presented on Monday during the association’s Annual General Meeting and End-of-Year Get-together celebration in Ofu Local Government Area, Kogi State.
The Association’s outgoing President, Dr Sunday Jonah, said the laptops worth N1.3 million was to boost teaching and learning, commending members for their contributions.
Jonah, a Medical Doctor at the Federal Teaching Hospital Lokoja, noted that the association in 2021, donated books to the school library, and reaffirmed their commitment to empowering the school.
He urged the students to take a diligent approach to their studies, obey teachers and parents, and eschew shortcuts.
Jonah expressed gratitude to alumni members for their support and collaboration, praying for increased unity and opportunities to do more.
The newly elected President, Prof. Friday Ogwu, promised to build on previous achievements on his predecessors and address other school needs.
“We’ve identified other needs in the school, and with God’s help, we’ll strive to address them in the next six years,” said Ogwu, a Lecturer at the Nasarawa State University.
He encouraged teachers to remain committed to shaping students into responsible citizens, benefiting their families and the nation.
Ogwu advised the student to work hard and stay focused to achieve their goals.
Hajia Habibatu Shuaibu-Onakpa, Treasurer of the Association, counseled students, especially girls, to focus on their studies and avoid social vices to achieve their educational goals.
The school’s representatives, including the Proprietor’s Representative, Commodore Godwin Obaje; and Principal, Mr Shaibu Umoru, praised the alumni’s gesture and pledged to utilise the laptops effectively.
Prof. Mohamed Onakpa of the Mass Communication Department, Prince Abubakar Audu University, Anyigba, praised the alumni for their significant contribution to the school.
He announced his intention to join the group, and encouraged other classes to follow Class 91’s example to drive further development.
The stakeholders admonished the students to be hardworking, focused, disciplined, and dedicated to their studies.
They emphasised that these traits would help them fulfill their potential and achieve greatness in life and career.
The school’s Head boy, Emmanuel Etunbi, thanked the alumni for investing in their future.
The CSS Ejule Class 91 Alumni comprises accomplished members in diverse fields, including medicine, media, security, business, engineering, academia, and more.
The event included the swearing-in of new executive members, led by Ogwu as President and Comrade Habibatu Onakpa as Secretary General. (NAN)(www.nannews.ng)
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Edited by Vivian Ihechu