Transforming Amenities in public Schools is Achievable with Alumni Support, President Coker Secondary Sch 1999/2000 Set says

•••As Old Students celebrate 25th anniversary, commission projects, award outstanding students & teachers.

Nigerians with means have been implored to collaborate with government in addressing infrastructural deficit in public schools as well as complement government commitment in delivering affordable and quality education for all irrespective of their status.

The President of the 1999/2000 set of Coker Secondary School old students association, Dr Nelly Ozoemena gave the charge at the 25th anniversary celebration held at the school assembly hall with students and teachers.

The President who was represented by the Vice President, Barrister Ayeni Babatunde, acknowledged that the government has enough issues to grabble with hence the need for concerned bodies especially Alumni associations to assist in creating a conducive learning environment for every child.

The President equally admonished the students to keep focus with their studies, remain resilient and not allow social media distractions affect their academic performances while expressing optimism that they would also share great testimonies of success in the future.

In their various words of encouragement and career talks to the students, some of the old students; Mr Innocent Amaefule, Mrs Helen Olugbuo, Mr Emmanuel Okwudili, Mr. Lucky Onorah and the former President and BOT chairman of the old students, Mr Macanthony Ezeugo charged them to shun drugs or substance abuse, remain godly, build network of impactful friends, and maintain high sense of morality in line with the school motto: Academic and Moral Excellence.

Earlier, in their speeches at the event, the Principal of the senior and junior schools, Mr Isaac Awojuyigbe and Mrs Fatokun RF unanimously commended the 1999/2000 set of old students association for their thoughtfulness, promising to continue to sustain the cordial relationship for the benefit of the school

In their words “Your kind gesture is a powerful reminder of the lasting bonds that tied past and present members of the Coker family together.

The awards presented reflect your deep appreciation for education and the values instilled during your time at Coker Secondary School. Your generosity and continued involvement are a true testament to the strength of our alumni network and the positive legacy you continue to uphold.

Please accept our sincere gratitude. We look forward to more meaningful engagements with the Class of 2000 and hope this will mark the beginning of even greater collaboration in the future.”

As part of activities to celebrate the 25th anniversary, merit awards were also presented with gift items to outstanding students from JSS 1 – SS 3, comprising three students from each level, while exceptional teachers received special honours and gift items.

In their elated mood, the students appreciated the 1999/2000 set of old students for their immense gesture of love and gifts of goodwill, pledging to be good ambassadors of Coker Secondary School even upon graduation.

The highpoint of the anniversary was the commissioning of two giant HDF Foreign plywood shelves in the school’s library, well furnished with over 200 textbooks in science, art and commercial subjects donated by the old students association.

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