Igboora High School@60: Build a better Society and invest in Children….. Sharafa Alli, Akande charges Nigerians

The Senator representing Oyo South Senatorial District and former Secretary to Oyo State Government, Sen. Sharafadeen Abiodun Alli and a former Chairman, Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Adeolu Akande have charged Nigerians to invest more on self development, community service.

They gave the charge at the 60th anniversary lecture of Igboora High School on Thursday, 6th July, 2023 in Igboora, Ibarapa Central Local Government area, Oyo State.

The Ibarapa premier school was founded in 1963 through the communal efforts of Igboora community leaders.

The weeklong activities marking the 60th anniversary of the school is sponsored by Igboora High School Old Students Association (IHSOSA).

Speaking at the event, the chairman of the occasion, Sen. Sharafa Alli stressed the need for Nigerians to contribute their quota to the development of their respective communities.

“No society would develop without strong commitment, dedication and contributions from the citizenry”…., Alli said.

The lawmaker restated his commitment to excellent representation at the National Assembly, pledging to fulfill his electioneering promises.

Sen. Alli assured the people of Ibarapa region, his readiness to facilitate a project to the school within the next 18 months.

He pledged to also ensure the completion of the abandoned power line project in the zone, thanking them for their great contribution to his electoral victory.

The former NCC, Prof. Akande, who was the guest lecturer, urged the people to identify roles they can plan to further the development of their respective communities.

The former NCC boss in his lecture titled ‘Community Service and Human Development’ said that there was hope of greater rewarding future when parents invest in their children.

Prof. Akande, was represented by Dr Kunle Ajisebiyawo, said that the highest community service was self development, adding everyone is needed by their respective communities.

The professor of political science, said that one of the greatest challenges of the nation today was education, which he described as the backbone of every meaningful development.

“There is hope of better future in every investment on our children. Education is the solution to poverty, insecurity, environmental degradation and community development.

“The greatest road to success was hardwork and discipline. We embrace these and identify where we can contribute to our community,” he said.

The former NCC boss urged the people to participate more in volunteering and support programmes for the greater good of the society, saying government alone can’t do it.

“When you build a better society, it will come back to serve you. When you abandon the society, it will also abandon you in time of need,” he said.

Chief (Dr) Gbade Akinteye, the IHSOSA National President, said that the topic of the lecture was apt and timely, adding that, building the country required a collective effort.

Akinteye, who is also the Rector of Adeseun Ogundoyin Polytechnic in Eruwa, said, investment in self development and community service would go along way to solve societal challenges.

Also speaking at the event, an Alumni of the school, Olu-Aso of Iberekodoland, Oba Adedamola Badmus, said the school was built through strong dedication, commitment and contributions of their forefathers.

The monarch said the people needed to emulate these great qualities of their forefathers by returning home to contribute to community development, he called on Sen. Alli to facilitate the completion of the abandoned powerline project and the Lagos-Sokoto expressway which terminated in Ibarapa zone of the state.

In the same vein, Chairman of the Anniversary Planning Committee, Hon. Yemi Akinlabi, commended Akande for his unrelenting efforts at taking the state and Nigeria to greater heights.

Akinlabi said that no contributions to community service would go unrecognised, adding those who had contributed to the school will be honoured on Saturday at the grand finale.

The event was graced by dignitaries old students of the school , home and abroad.