ALUMNI RENOVATE FIVE-CLASSROOM BLOCK IN IMO SCHOOL

The Progressives of the Unique 1988 Set of the Emmanuel College Owerri Old Students Association have renovated a five-classroom block at their former school in Owerri, Imo State.

The project was unveiled on Friday as the alumni group called for stronger collaboration among stakeholders to improve education.

The group also paid examination fees for financially disadvantaged Junior Secondary School III students and cleared the school’s West African Examinations Council centre revalidation fees.

Speaking at the handover ceremony, a representative of the 1988 set, Obii Madumere, urged students to protect the renovated facilities from vandalism.

He said the intervention reflected the group’s commitment to supporting the institution that shaped its members.

The Imo State Commissioner for Science, Technology, Innovation and Engineering, Ikenna Elezianya, who is also an alumnus, expressed concern over the deteriorating condition of the school.

The Acting National President of the association, George Nwachukwu, called for greater collaboration among alumni and friends of the institution.

Project Lead Chukwueke Junai also said the group planned to extend its renovation efforts to the teachers’ block.