CDSS Ojo Alumni Promotes Educational Advancement With Refurbishment of School Furniture

By Chinyere Abiaziem

In an attempt to give back to their alma-mater, and promote educational advancement in Nigeria, the 1986/1987 Alumni of Command Day Secondary School (CDSS), Ojo, Lagos, has refurbished of 150 units of students desks and chairs in the school.

The refurbished desks and chairs were presented to the school authority on Monday, May 19, in the school premises.

Representatives of the set who made the presentation said the laudable initiative was to aid smooth learning in the classrooms.

They added that it gave them joy to make a positive impact in their school, and by extension, the society.

They also expressed optimism that the gesture would spur others sets to further contribute to the school’s progress.

Receiving the units of chairs and tables, Lieutenant Colonel Commandant Chibuzor Nkemakolam, who was accompanied by the PTA chairman, described the donation as “timely and laudable.”

Col Nkemakolam, who took over the mantle of leadership of the school few months back, revealed that repair and provision of new furniture was uppermost on the list of what he was hoping to embark on before the set’s intervention.

He stated:”Your magnanimous gesture exemplifies the highest standards of selfless service and esprit de corps expected of products of this noble institution.

“By your action, you have not only demonstrated loyalty to your alma mater but also made a significant impact on the academic welfare and morale of current students.”

Adding: “This intervention has addressed critical infrastructural needs, which speaks volume of your commitment to educational development.”

He commended members of the 86/87 set on behalf of staff and students of the school for their kind gesture.

“May your continued efforts in supporting education and national development be met with abundant success and recognition,” he prayed.

Speaking on behalf of the 1986/1987 set, the Secretary, Mrs. Oluwaseyi Jibuno said: “We are happy we have done this because from what we understand, giving back to our alma mater goes a long way. We thank God for the opportunity to be able to do this.

“We hope that with this donation, it would provide a more conducive environment for the students to learn and promote excellence in their academics.

“Moving on, we hope to do more repairs, as well as provide new ones.”