THE Aquinas College Akure Old Students’ Association has honoured 35 old students for their outstanding contributions to humanity, the college and the alumni association.
The award recipients were recognised during the grand finale of activities marking the school’s 75th anniversary, held recently.
Recipients of the awards included the former Vice President of the Nigerian Institution of Surveyors, Dr Oyedokun Abiodun; Worldwide President of ACAOSA, Sola Adewunmi; Chairman of the 75th Anniversary Central Planning Committee, Prof Segun Ojo; Co-Chairman of the committee, Col Wilson Alade (retd); and Felix Fadeni.
Also honoured were Major Gen Adeyemi Adetayo (retd), David Fapohunda, Oluwalade Temiloluwa, Damilola Atolusi, Dr Olaide Afelumo, Francis Oladunmoye, Charles Osuntuyi, Dr Akinwunmi Odumankinde and football coach, Adeoye.
Speaking, one of the awardees, Abiodun, called for stronger collaboration between the alumni association and the college’s management to accelerate the institution’s development.
He said, “It is a distinct honour to receive this recognition from our esteemed association. I am committed to continuing my support. I believe the path to further development lies in a more intentional synergy between our vast alumni network and the current administration.
“By leveraging our collective expertise and resources, we can modernise the school’s infrastructure and elevate its academic offerings to meet the demands of the 21st century.”
Abiodun also urged members of the association to invest in future generations of students.
“I believe that investing in the next generation of Aquinas boys is the most meaningful way we can give back to the institution that shaped us into who we are today,” he said.
The week-long anniversary celebration featured the inauguration of legacy projects, essay writing and history quiz competitions, an inter-school debate, career talk and mentorship sessions, alumni engagement programmes and a novelty football match.