Education

EX-STUDENTS DONATE EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS TO ARMY DAY SECONDARY SCHOOL MOGADISHU CANTONMENT

Published

5 years ago

November 22, 2020

…..HOLD MAIDEN REUNION IN ABUJA

The Class 2002 batch of Army Day Secondary School (ADSS), Mogadishu Cantonment Asokoro, Abuja has donated a large number of educational materials to the School.

The old students of the institution, formerly known as ADSS Sani Abacha Barracks, made the donation during their first-ever reunion after 18 years of graduation from the school. The gesture was in appreciation of the School’s contribution towards their solid educational upbringing.

The Principal of the school, Mr. Zaki Adama, was delighted to receive the old students, reassuring them that the School Management was always ready to interface with its Alumni in order to take the school to greater heights.

He commended the 2002 old boys and girls set for coming back to see how their school is faring. He thanked the old students for the donation, which he described as a brilliant idea worthy of emulation by other alumni. He, therefore, promised the donors that all the items would be judiciously used for the glory of the school.

Mr. Adama was happy to disclose to the visiting old students that over the past three years the School continues to record 90 percent pass in both the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) and National Examinations Council (NECO).

Mr. Adama used the occasion to make a clarion call to other former Students of the School to rise up in support of the Institution by coming out for the execution of various projects that will impact positively the academic prosperity of the students. He appealed to former students to continue to be worthy ambassadors of the School.

Mr. Innocent Okoro, who spoke on behalf of the Students, thanked the management of the School for the warm reception accorded them, not minding very short notice given to the school.

He noted that it was impossible for them to forget their foundation that made them virtuous persons in life. According to him, these virtues included self-discipline which they all possess as a result of what the ADSS inculcated in them while in school.

He paid glowing tribute to former Principal, Dr. Mrs. Grace Ogwuche, who was a great disciplinarian that did everything humanly possible to ensure that the students adhered to the school’s laid down rules.

Mr. Okoro, while acknowledging that majority of his colleagues were yet to reach the peak of their various careers and endeavors, yet pledged their support to school management in the area of project execution.

The old Students were later conducted around the classes where they interacted with some of the students, admonishing them to be disciplined and to be dedicated to their studies in order to achieve their future dreams.

The old boys and girls sang the School Anthem to the amusement of both the teachers and young students.

The memorable occasion gave the Alumni the opportunity to dine and wine as well as reminiscing on their past old days as Students of ADSS.

It was indeed a moment of joy as old Students were able to reconnect with one another and the old teachers that they never saw in the past 18 years.

The highpoint of the event was the appointment of the caretaker committee to oversee the affairs of the Alumni for the period of the next 2 years. The Committee was tasked to plan for the 20th Anniversary of ADSS Class 2002 Alumni, scheduled to take place in 2022

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Education

NELFUND assures students of smart system to improve loan access

Published

1 month ago

May 7, 2025

The Gleamer

Mariam Abeeb

The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has assured students it was working assiduously towards building a technology driven system that would improve easy access to its loans.

This was as the FUND disclosed that no fewer than 320,000 students have thus far been paid with many more currently undergoing verification process to enable their payments.

Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer NELFUND, Mr. Akintunde Sawyerr gave the assurances in Abuja, while addressing Polytechnics , Monotechnics and Institutes at a Stakeholders Engagement Session/ Technical Workshop on NELFUND System Automation and Loan Application Processes.

Sawyerr noted that the FUND was targeting a platform where students could access loan with confidence and without stress in a manner that was transparent and accountable.

He said: “At NELFUND our mission goes beyond giving loans. It’s about opening doors, it’s about making sure every young Nigerian who is willing to learn and grow has a real shot regardless of their background, location, or chosen path of study.

“For too long, many students, especially in technical institutions, have faced steep financial barriers; some drop out, others have never even applied. This is the gap we at NELFUND are here to close. But we know we can’t do it alone.

“This is a shared mission. It belongs to all of us, government institutions and the private sector alike. This technical workshop marks a major step forward.

“We’re not only providing financing, we’re building a technology-driven system that makes it easier for students to apply, for institutions to verify, and for funds to be disbursed with speed, fairness, and accountability.

“We’re aiming for access without stress, a platform students can use with confidence; transparency and trust so that no one is left wondering where their application stands; partnership with purpose because your feedback, your data, and your cooperation are critical to making this work. We rely on you as our institutional partners to help us bring this vision to life.”

Sawyerr who commended the institutions for providing technical expertise, practical hands-on training that fuels industries and empowers communities over the years, said besides teaching skills, they have built careers, created employers and strengthened economies.

“You know your students, you understand their struggles, your insights will help us tailor this system to reflect the realities on ground, not just assumptions on paper.

“To NBTE, we value your steady leadership in shaping and regulating technical education. Your collaboration is key as we move forward fully.”

The NELFUND boss urged the institutions to partner with the FUND to deliver a system that was not just functional or sustainable, but one that was transformative

“As we move forward fully, integrating NELFUND processes with institutional systems and standards, let us remember at the heart of all of this is a student, a young Nigerian with dreams, with ambition, and the courage to pursue them. Everything we do must serve that student.

“The only way to make it happen is by working together, listening to one another, and staying grounded in real-world challenges. I encourage you all to engage fully today share what’s working and what is not, and together let’s build something that lasts.”

NELFUND ‘s Executive Director, Operations, Mr. Iyal Mustapha, disclosed that apart from the 320,000 students who have so far been paid, more verifications are currently ongoing.

Mustapha, who explained that the failure of not having the number of registered students tally with the number of students whose application process was deemed successful was from the part of students and not NELFUND, said there was an urgent need to bridge the gap.

He also disclosed that the FUND was considering connecting directly to institution’s portal to get the data they need, and how student could apply to their institutions portal without necessarily reaching out to NELFUND.

“One other thing that we’re trying to do going forward is to send some of our IT to all the institutions so that we can see how possible it is we connect directly to your portal instead of saying please send us data. How can we connect using an API which makes it easier to get the data of any student coming to us directly from your portal and not from our portal. So we don’t need to be collecting any data again.

“At the same time, we’re thinking of seeing how is it possible that a student can apply to your portal without coming to us. So it makes it so easy for the student when they’re doing registration, when they’re doing payments, they can select either to apply for NELFUND loans and the process will go through your portal. So you have all the data without ever reaching to NELFUND. All we need is for you to give assurance these are your students and if we have that, we pay you directly. It makes it simpler and faster for all the students.”

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