Govt urged to rescue secondary schools from decay

The Nigerian government has been urged to take immediate action to address the deteriorating state of public secondary schools across the country.

This call was made during cash awards to outstanding students of Ibadan City Academy on Wednesday.

The event which was organised by members of the Ibadan City Academy Old Students Association, ICAOSA, was part of the 80th Founders’ Day anniversary of the school.

Speaking, one of the member of the alumni, Dr Foluke Olagunju, explained that it is necessary for the government to assist secondary schools in infrastructural projects.

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Olagunju, who is based in Canad,a stated that she arrived just to celebrate the 80th anniversary of her alma mater.

She said, “10 years ago before we started intervention projects, the school was in a dilapidated state, but with our interventions things are getting better

“We are appealing to the state government to  rise up and assist the alumni in the development of infastructure  of the school.”

Also speaking, President General, Ibadan City Academy Old Students Association, ICAOSA, Tunde Akintunde, charged students of the school on hardwork to achieve academic excellence.

He noted that the discipline impacted on them while in school had helped shape the future of the members of the alumni.

While advising parents on proper care of their children in a bid to secure a better future for them.

In a brief interview with journalist, one of the award recipients, Aishat Raji, appreciates the alumni for the gesture.