The 1993 academic set of the Government secondary School (GSS) Ilorin has inaugurated two standing committees to address the numerous challenges facing the alumni and the alma mater.
The Chairman of the set, Mr Adeniran Adebisi stated this during the Reunion Party held at the GSS Auditorium, Maraba , Ilorin.
The duo standing committees are Welfare and Project committees.
According to Mr Adebisi, the Welfare Committee among other committees have been put in place to adequately address some of the challenges facing the alumni and their alma mater.
He mentioned that the welfare committee which is headed by Alaya Tajudeen would be responsible for identifying some of the graduates of the school who are in need of supports.
He said Project Committee is headed by Bello Morouf and the committee would be identifying important areas necessary for the set to undertake projects for the School as time goes on.
The Chairman stated that meetings would henceforth be holding on quarterly basis by members residing in Ilorin and to be called the “Home Grown Group” and the following.
He explained that one of the reasons for the reunion was to identify ways in which “we can be of good assistance to one another”.
“To God be the glory, for making it possible for us to come together again after our graduation from this great school, 25years back.
Though, is not easy getting reconnected but with the help of social media (facebook and Whatsapp) and physical efforts of some members, we are able to arrive at this point”.
The Chairman however called for more unity and cooperation among the members of the alumni.
Mr Adeniran identified social media as one of the vibrant tools that has made it possible for them to regroup.
In his lecture at the event, the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Oloru Rout Commander ,Kwara State Mr Amosa AbdulMumuni in his lecture told the people to continue to avoid road accidents by always obeying the traffic rules and regulations.
Mr Amosa who considered adhering strictly to good driving rules as only alternative to avoid road accidents, mentioned that many accidents were caused by human errors.
The Rout Commander also advised drivers to always ensure that their vehicles are in good condition before putting them on the road.
He also described driver’s licence as the only legal documents that authorises one to drive on the road.
“Before any driver could embark on any journey with his vehicle, you need to check your car engine, wipers, tires, lights, radiator among other things “he advised
One of the former teachers of the school, Mrs Juliana Abiola Adekola
who was honored by the old students, thanked them for appreciating her contributions in their lives.
Mrs Adekola also commended the old students for their contributions to their former school, GSS.
Mr Abdullahi Toyin Abubakar and Bashir Dasuki were also honoured at the occasion.
The group also prayed for the repose of late Esorun Dare and other late members
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