The Okene Secondary School Old Students Association (OSSOSA) has called on its alumni across the globe to mobilise resources and step up support towards reviving their alma mater and restoring it as a safe, conducive environment for teaching and learning.
The charge was given by the Chairman of the 2026 National Convention Committee, Mr. Ebenezer Adurodija, while addressing members at the association’s national convention held in Okene, Kogi State.
Mr. Adurodija, who also serves as the National Treasurer of OSSOSA, described the institution as far more than mere blocks of classrooms, emphasizing that it remains a citadel of excellence that has shaped countless lives through quality education and character formation.
To strengthen ties among alumni, he advocated for the immediate development of a deliberate communication strategy and a comprehensive database covering both old and current students to ensure all members stay connected and actively involved in the school’s developmental affairs. He further urged the incoming leadership to prioritize unity and the welfare of all members, expressing optimism that the convention would mark a fresh chapter anchored on responsible governance.
Also speaking at the event, the pioneer National President of OSSOSA, Alhaji Abubakar AbdulSalam, commended members for their dedication in making the convention a reality. He, however, expressed deep concern over the current low student enrollment figures and urged the alumni body to initiate an aggressive enrollment drive to attract more students to the school.
In a key decision at the convention, delegates amended the association’s constitution to extend the executive tenure from two to four years. Following the constitutional review, Mr. Momoh Mustapha emerged as the new National President of OSSOSA to lead the executive committee for the next four years.
In his acceptance speech, Mr. Mustapha expressed gratitude to the members for the confidence reposed in him and his team. He pledged that his administration would decisively address the critical challenges raised during the convention, including alleged land encroachment, prevailing security concerns, declining student enrollment, and the urgent provision of a school bus to facilitate student transportation.
