Funmi Ogundare
The Accountancy Alumni Association (1986) of Yaba College of Technology (YABATECH) has invested about N100 million in rehabilitating and upgrading services on the establishment, 40 years after graduating from the faculty.
The legacy undertaking, which targeted on the previous School of Management and Business Studies, now often known as the School of Financial Studies, was just lately inaugurated as a part of actions marking the affiliation’s fortieth anniversary.
The rehabilitation coated accountancy lecture rooms and a useful resource centre, in addition to home windows and doorways, plumbing, rest room services, drainage, gutters and water infrastructure. The alumni additionally supplied computer systems, a printer and web entry to help educating, studying and analysis.
Speaking on the unveiling, the Chairman of the Governing Council of YABATECH, Prof. Funso Afolabi, mentioned that the undertaking represented “history, friendship, gratitude, reunion and enduring institutional loyalty”. He recommended the Class of 1986 for returning 4 many years after commencement to contribute to the establishment’s improvement and depart a legacy for succeeding generations.
“Forty years is a remarkable milestone. It represents four decades of memories, accomplishments, personal growth and professional contributions by the members of the Class of 1986,” he said.
He famous that the undertaking demonstrated the alumni’s appreciation for the establishment that supplied them with the data, expertise, self-discipline, and basis on which many members constructed their careers.
The chairman famous that the choice to mark the anniversary with a legacy undertaking went past celebration, describing it as a aware dedication to giving again to the establishment. According to him, establishments have been strengthened not solely via authorities and administration efforts but in addition via alumni contributions and continued dedication to their improvement.
“This legacy project will therefore serve as a lasting reminder to present and future students that they are part of a long and proud tradition. It will also inspire them to remember, when their own time comes, that one of the most meaningful ways to honour an institution is to contribute to its progress,” Afolabi mentioned.
He reaffirmed the governing council’s dedication to strengthening the connection between YABATECH and its alumni, urging the category to maintain its engagement via mentorship and continued help.
In his remarks, the Rector of the faculty, Dr Ibraheem Abdul, described the undertaking as an funding in the establishment’s future and generations but unborn. He mentioned the alumni had returned not merely as former college students however as builders who had turned their gratitude right into a sensible contribution to their alma mater’s improvement.
“Forty years after walking through these gates as young men and women determined to master the discipline of accountancy, the class of 1986 has returned as builders. Through this project, you have chosen to invest in the future of your alma mater and in generations yet unborn,” he mentioned.
Abdul mentioned the alumni had remodeled their reminiscences and affection for YABATECH into a long-lasting bodily legacy, including that the undertaking was greater than bricks and mortar. He defined that the previous School of Management and Business Studies had been restructured because the School of Financial Studies to supply a clearer tutorial id and specialised coaching in finance and associated disciplines, whereas the School of Management and Business Studies would deal with administration training, advertising and enterprise management.
He referred to as on different alumni units, company organisations and pals of the establishment to emulate the Class of 1986 by supporting the event of YABATECH. He additionally urged workers and college students to guard the renovated services and be sure that the funding translated into improved tutorial outcomes.
Earlier, the President of the Accountancy Alumni Association ’86, Mrs Itunu Omotayo, mentioned the legacy undertaking was conceived to make sure that the fortieth anniversary celebration went past reunion, ceremonies and images.
She mentioned members of the set requested themselves what they would depart behind after the anniversary and subsequently dedicated their assets, experience, time and networks to rehabilitating the faculty facility. She mentioned the undertaking represented the fruits of a 40-year journey that started when members entered YABATECH as college students in 1981 and graduated in 1986.
“Four decades later, after building careers, raising families and achieving professional milestones in Nigeria and beyond, we returned to the institution with a simple message that encapsulated the essence of our anniversary: We came, we learnt, we left, we grew, and we returned to give back,” she mentioned.
The Chairperson of the fortieth Anniversary Committee and Chairman of the Legacy Project, Alhaja Simiatu Shittu, mentioned the undertaking was funded via contributions from members of the set, donors, pals, company supporters {and professional} networks.
She famous that the alumni wished their fortieth anniversary to supply a tangible, lasting profit for current and future college students, urging beneficiaries to make good use of the services and the College group to develop a robust upkeep tradition.
