A University Don, Prof Delana Adelekan has advocated for the establishment of strong and virile Old Students Associations in Primary Schools as the case in Secondary and tertiary institutions.
Prof Delana Adelekan who is the Chairman, Conference of Old Students and Alumni Associations for Western Nigeria, Ogun State Chapter noted that Primary Schools as the foundation for literacy must be supported to deliver quality education to pupils.
Prof Delana Adelekan said this at AUD Primary School, Sagamu at an event to kickstart Senatorial Celebration of 2019 Alma mater day.
Also speaking, the Akarigbo and Paramount Ruler of Remoland, Oba Dr Ajayi who was represented by the Asoju Oba of Remoland, Engr Obafemi Osasanwo urged philanthropists to focus attention to the Primary Schools by supporting their areas of need for the overall development of education.
On his part, the Managing Trustee of Education initiative for the Development of Western Nigeria, Mr Adebowale Thompson noted that the initiative will continue to collaborate with other stakeholders to revamp the educational fortune of the States in the Western Region.
The Guest Speaker at the event, Alhaji Saliu Isola Oni advised Government to see Old Students Associations as partners in progress for constructive engagement.
Alhaji Oni urged Old Students Associations to also consider academics performance of their Alma Mater through the institution of prizes and Awards to students, just as they provide infrastructure.
Contributing, a former Head of Service, Elder Sola Adeyemi said more efforts should be put in sensitizing and encouraging Old Students to go back to their Primary Schools, noting that the present pupils in the Schools are leaders of tomorrow.
The 2019 Alma Mater day celebration was attended by Pupils from 17 Schools from Sagamu Zone, Old Students, Education Administrators, Teachers, Civil Society representatives and featured songs, cultural and drama presentation.
The Celebration in Ogun West continue next week Tuesday 18th June in Ayetoro and in Ogun Central at Odeda on 25th June.
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