Oyo State governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde, has commissioned newly renovated and totally outfitted Chemistry and Physics laboratories at Government College, Ibadan (GCI).
The multi-million naira mission was donated by the group chief government officer of Emadeb Energy Group, Mr Adebowale Olujimi, by way of the Emadeb Development Foundation. Olujimi is a member of the GCI Class of 1985.
Makinde minimize the tape and unveiled the commemorative plaque to formally open the amenities to be used by college students and academics on the weekend.
At the ceremony, Olujimi mentioned that returning to GCI after a few years evoked deep nostalgia, recalling his days on the hockey pitch and the 100-metre monitor close to the laboratory block.
“This field was a hockey pitch. I used to love hockey, and we used to run on this field, 100 metres. It was so beautiful,” he mentioned.
According to him, Government College Ibadan in his time may compete favourably with high colleges wherever on this planet.
Olujimi mentioned regardless of visiting a number of colleges throughout the nation, GCI stays distinct due to the sustained partnership between the Oyo State Government and the Old Boys Association.
“This particular school has enjoyed so much, especially from this partnership with the government of the state and the association led by its President, Dr Wale Babalakin. I have been to other schools and without mentioning names, Government College is one school with a difference,” he mentioned.
He famous that previous college students of the college are excelling globally in numerous fields, making giving again not simply fascinating however crucial.
“We have a huge set of people from this school who are in different fields all over the world. So in our own little way, we are giving back. I got engaged with the school’s management. We had a chat, and we looked at what can be done,” Olujimi mentioned.
He recommended the Government College Ibadan Old Boys Association (GCIOBA) Worldwide, beneath Dr Babalakin, for elevating billions of naira from particular person pockets to rebuild the college, citing interventions by Nigeria LNG, Aradel Holdings PLC and several other class units.
Olujimi disclosed that his alternative of Chemistry and Physics laboratories was knowledgeable by the deplorable state of the amenities he noticed throughout his go to, a pointy distinction to the top-notch laboratories of his college days.
“When we came here, we saw what was obtainable in these two laboratories. In our time, they were very, very top-notch, comparable to any best school around the world. I just felt we could do better,” he mentioned.
He described the intervention as a place to begin forward of his set’s reunion, pledging sustained help by way of yearly stakeholders’ engagement.
“Even just looking at the pictures, it shows how things have changed. As for me, I feel very happy. And this is a starting point. We are committed to yearly stakeholders’ engagement to give back and collaborate with the state,” he added.
Olujimi urged present college students to stay hopeful in regards to the nation’s future.
“There is no country like Nigeria. We are so blessed. Those learning here include future leaders. The future is so bright for Nigeria,” he mentioned.
The donation provides to the rising record of alumni interventions which have helped maintain educational requirements at Government College Ibadan beneath the collaborative administration mannequin that permits previous college students to take part in working the college.
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