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Navy alumni inaugurate N25m renovated hostel in Lagos

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  • Alumni of the Nigerian Navy Secondary School, Ojo, have renovated a hostel block at the school for N25 million.
  • The renovation project was led by the Class of 1989 and other alumni, aiming to improve student welfare and learning conditions.
  • The project is seen as a catalyst for further transformation and a demonstration of alumni commitment to the school's excellence.

Alumni of the Nigerian Navy Secondary School (NNSS) in Ojo, Lagos, have collectively funded and renovated a hostel block, investing N25 million in the project. The initiative, spearheaded by the Class of 1989 and other sets, aims to significantly enhance the living and learning environment for current students.

This is an icebreaker. The Renovation Team has taken the lead, and I believe the school is now on the right trajectory to reclaim its position as one of the best and most sought-after secondary schools in Lagos State.

— Rear Admiral Abubakar MustaphaThe Flag Officer Commanding, Western Naval Command, commended the alumni's efforts and expressed confidence in the school's future.

The newly renovated hostel was officially inaugurated by Rear Admiral Abubakar Mustapha, Flag Officer Commanding, Western Naval Command. The ceremony coincided with the school's Passing Out Parade and graduation. Rear Admiral Mustapha lauded the alumni's dedication, stating that the renovation is an "icebreaker" that sets the school on a path to reclaiming its status as a leading educational institution.

Mr. Nosa Ozigbo-Esere, Coordinator of the NNSS Ojo Renovation Team and an alumnus from the Class of 1989, detailed the extensive work undertaken. This included structural repairs, refurbishment of living quarters and sanitary facilities, and upgrades to electrical systems. Ozigbo-Esere was inspired to act after observing the dilapidated state of the hostel during a visit, noting it was a stark contrast to his own student days. He emphasized that the project is a "lasting investment in the future of every student."

I discovered that the hostel facilities were a far cry from what we had during our time as students. That experience prompted me to mobilise like-minded alumni who shared the same passion for giving back to our alma mater. The result is what we are celebrating today.

— Mr Nosa Ozigbo-EsereThe Coordinator of the NNSS Ojo Renovation Team explained the inspiration behind the project.

The renovation is viewed as a way for alumni to express gratitude for the foundational support the institution provided for their careers. Ozigbo-Esere urged younger graduating classes to embrace a similar spirit of service and commitment to their alma mater.

This project is not just a hostel renovation; it is a lasting investment in the future of every student who passes through the gates of Nigerian Navy Secondary School, Ojo.

— Mr Nosa Ozigbo-EsereHe highlighted the long-term significance of the alumni's contribution.
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