By Joy Salami
Former students of Crowther Memorial College (CMC), Lokoja, who graduated in 1976, have celebrated their 50th anniversary by giving back to their alma mater through the donation of four solar-powered street lights, including two fitted with surveillance and security cameras, and over 1,390 customised exercise books for students.
The projects were commissioned during a ceremony held at the school, where members of Set ’76 reunited to commemorate five decades since leaving the institution.
In his address, the Chairman of the 50th Anniversary Planning Committee, Hon Yabagi Bologi, who was represented by Pastor Oluwagbemi Olushola, described Crowther Memorial College, as a “nourishing mother” that laid the foundation for their academic and personal growth.
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He expressed gratitude to God for preserving members of the set over the past 50 years and thanked both former and current teachers for their dedication to shaping generations of students, adding that their alma mater had nurtured them by providing the intellectual and personal growth that greatly shaped what they had all become today.
Bologi noted that the anniversary celebration was not only about reunion but also about giving back to the institution that contributed to their success.
He revealed that the set donated four solar lights to improve security and lighting within the school, with one equipped with a surveillance camera and another fitted with a security camera. The alumni also presented 1,390 customised coloured exercise books for every student.
Bologi said the donations would enhance learning and create a safer environment for both students and staff.
The chairman appreciated members of the alumni, the national leadership of the association, and everyone who contributed morally, spiritually, financially and physically towards the success of the project.
He also commended the representative of the National President for attending the event, describing the presence as a demonstration of the importance attached to the celebration.
Speaking at the event, the Principal of Crowther Memorial College, Mr Abdulmalik Adinoyi, commended the Set ’76 alumni for remembering their alma mater and investing in the future of its students. He described the donations as timely and impactful, noting that the solar lighting would improve security within the school premises while the exercise books would ease the learning burden on students.
Adinoyi also used the opportunity to appreciate other alumni sets that have contributed immensely to the development of the school by remembering their alma mater.
He said the collective support and interventions of former students have been instrumental in the facelift now visible across the school. He urged more alumni to emulate the gesture, stressing that sustained support from old students would complement government efforts in improving educational facilities and preserving the school’s rich legacy.
