Education

Excitement As Set Of 1998 Old Students Visit GSS Kubwa

Published

5 years ago

June 22, 2021

Joel Ajayi

It was fun, excitment and joy when 14 old student association of Goverment Secondary School Kubwa under the auspices of #klub98 initiatives visited their institution after 23 years of graduating.

Old student dressed in the school uniform, attended school assembly and also received lecture from the principal.

The way they looked smart on their uniform after 23 years indeed, excited the current student and teachers and they were all happy to receive them.

Also, the principal took the old student on a tour of projects in the school and some of the innovation the current leadership has brought to fore to ensure quality education, which GSSK has been known for.

Among innovation are ties board, discipline as well as conducive environment put in place by the school management.

After which principal once again thought them as a student in the classroom the “importance of Agriculture”a memory that excite old student the more

While Speaking the Principal of GSSK Musa Nuhu Zuru used the occasion to charged all Nigerian student not toil away with the vocation training and their education saying that the future is competitive.

According to him, I filled fulfilled seen the student set of 1998 coming back, I filled excited because the essences of their presence here is to build the future of the student.

“Actually, the principal can’t do it alone their coming here today will help the student to have the consent of what they will become in years to come

“My advice for the student is for them to read very hard because the future is competitive and the only possible way to be great with the hard work and aspire to be great.” He said.

While addressing the SSS 3 student one of the old Student, Mr Jerry Adesewo said essence of their visit was to encourage the students and gave them hint about life after leaving school.

Mr Adesewo who could not hide his joy for visiting the school 23 years after graduation said the essence of visit is to reconnect with the source and encourage the student on the need to take their eucation serious.

According to him, we are here to reconnect with our the source.

“Even after 23 years, what I learnt in this school stayed with me s can be as good as it was then.”

He encouraged government at all level to ensure a good conducive environment is provided to student to enable succed in life.

“The governments needs to continue to encourage the younger generation.
“Government should provide more schools or additional facilities, it could be capital intensive but not impossible if we are purposeful and people-oriented

We left here 23years ago, but then we look at the deterioration of quality of education, access to quality education, you will feel like there is a lot we can bring to bear as former students and that was the spirit behind coming here.

Speaking on what the 1998 set of old student have in stock the student Mr Adesewo expressedW: “We have established scholarship awards which will kick start from next session, we have lost some of our mates so, we have instituted prices in their names and then, a global scholarship awards for 10 indigent student who are not able to fund their education.

“We choose today as the international day of African child which came about as a result of children seeking quality education which is still elusive and inaccessible as it is only the high and mighty that has access to quality education.

“Government cannot do it alone and we want to use this day to create awareness as stakeholders in education and see how we can make a difference in the life of African children and intervene physically.”

Speaking on expected contribution from all old students he said “any anywhere in the world, the old student association is an integral part of the Alma Mater. I think that, old students everywhere in the world should come together to make a difference, you don’t have to be a Dangote to do these things, you just need to have good intentions.

“We can impart in the lives of indigent students with little things we can do. Old student’s association is not about partying but about imparting the lives of other students and the Alma Mater. ” he said.

Meanwhile, the 1998 old student has concluded the for get together party in hAugust 2021, a reunion party and awards night, when the scholarships will be announced and some of the developmental projects will be unveiled. And this would culminate in a Silver Jubilee celebration in 2023 as we clock 25.

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Education

Igbinedion University, EduTech Global Partner On Digital Education, Access

Mr. Femi Shonubi, Co-Founder/CTO – EduTech Global

Published

2 months ago

August 18, 2026

The Gleamer

Cyril Ogar

Igbinedion University, Okada, one of Nigeria’s leading private universities, has entered into a strategic partnership with EduTech Global to accelerate its digital learning ambitions, expand access to its academic programmes to students in the country.

Through the partnership, EduTech will provide digital learning infrastructure and technology support for the University’s Distance Learning Centre (DLC), thereby enabling learners to access quality university education beyond the conventional campus environment.

The partnership reflects Igbinedion University’s ambition to remain competitive in a rapidly evolving higher education landscape by combining its academic heritage with technology, innovation and new models of learning that contribute to national workforce development.

Speaking on the partnership, the Vice-Chancellor of the university, Prof. Lawrence Ezemonye, said the collaboration represented a significant step in the university’s ambition to produce graduates equipped for national and global impact.

He said: “At Igbinedion University, our mandate has always been to lead in producing graduates equipped for national and global impact. This partnership with EduTech Global represents a bold step into the future of higher education in Nigeria.
“By expanding our digital learning infrastructure, we are not just breaking down geographical barriers; we are actively contributing to national workforce development by ensuring that quality, industry-aligned education is accessible to every driven learner, regardless of location.”

In his remarks, Director, Igbinedion University Distance Learning Centre, Prof. Gideon Bawa, said the university was motivated by the opportunity to transform its existing processes, which hitherto were being handled manually, and build a more efficient and scalable distance learning model.

The Director clarified: “The growth recorded by institutions that have leveraged EduTech’s technology and expertise was a major factor in our decision to engage the company. We are confident that this partnership will position Igbinedion University to achieve significant growth in enrolment while strengthening the quality and efficiency of our Distance Learning Centre.”

“With this partnership, we expect to move most of our administrative and academic activities online through EduTech. This will improve efficiency, enhance the learner experience and allow our facilitators and students to engage more effectively through a connected digital learning environment”, Bawa added.

Commenting on the collaboration, Co-founder and Chief Technology Officer, EduTech Global, Femi Shonubi, pointed out that technology had been redefining the boundaries of what a university can offer, adding that EduTech’s role extends beyond putting courses online.

Shonubi expatiated: “Technology’s true value lies in its ability to drive tangible socio-economic impact through education. By dismantling physical boundaries, we are empowering institutions like Igbinedion University to democratise access to high-quality learning. This is about more than online courses; it is about developing a resilient, highly skilled workforce at scale to meet the demands of the modern economy.

“We are helping institutions build connected learning ecosystems that support the student journey from application and enrolment through learning, assessment and graduation. Igbinedion University’s ambition to lead in innovative education aligns strongly with what we are building at EduTech.”

General Manager, Edutech Global, Moyosore Asubiojo said the partnership arises as demand grows for flexible higher education among working professionals, entrepreneurs and learners seeking alternatives to traditional full-time campus education.

She asserted that by combining Igbinedion University’s academic competence with EduTech’s technology capabilities, the collaboration will create new pathways to quality education and workforce development while enabling the University to expand beyond its traditional geographical footprint.

Analysts believe that the partnership between the university and the tech company represents a shared commitment to making higher education more accessible, flexible and scalable, while positioning the university to compete and lead in the next generation of technology-enabled education in Nigeria and globally.

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