KCOSA ’89 Set Celebrates 35th Anniversary, Urges Members to Foster Bonding
Mary Nnah
The Kuramo College, Victoria Island, Lagos, Old Students Association (KCOSA), 1989 Set, recently celebrated its 35th anniversary with a call to members to strengthen their bonds and foster a sense of community and connection among themselves.
The event held at a prestigious hotel in Lagos was attended by guests and members. The ceremony featured speeches from notable members, including KCOSA National President, Mr. Felix Onoriode Uweribeno, who expressed joy and pride in the set’s growth.
“The 89th set is like a baby to me because that’s the set I belong to. And by the grace of God, I’m one of those who brought this set to life. So, seeing the baby you gave birth to growing, of course, you will be happy,” he said.
Uweribeno also highlighted the set’s achievements, particularly the empowerment of 14 people.
“And coupled with the fact that we can touch lives today, I am very happy. So, I’m so grateful to God, so happy that the set will keep growing and it will be a set to be reckoned with by other chapters,” he added.
The event featured an award ceremony, which recognised the contributions of several members, including Mr. Uweribeno and Mr. Samsideen Lawal, a quantity surveyor.
Lawal, while receiving his award, said he was deeply humbled by the recognition, describing it as “a great privilege” and “a gesture of appreciation from my peers.”
He also noted that the award would motivate him to continue making positive impacts.
“Receiving this award is a great privilege. It’s a gesture of appreciation from my peers, and I’m deeply humbled by it. Like the saying goes, to whom much is given, much is equally desired. It’s just an opportunity to tell us that, well, don’t relax. More grease to your elbow. We still want you around. We want you to continue to do what you are doing,” he said.
In her remarks, Chairperson of KCOSA ’89 Set, Lolo Justina Nkechi Udunna, praised the members for their commitment to the association. She noted that the anniversary celebration was a kind of reunion, and that the association had also used the medium to empower some of its members.
“This is our 35th year anniversary of leaving secondary school. It’s a kind of reunion. We have also used this medium to empower some of our members,” she said.
Udunna emphasised the importance of unity and love among members. “Let’s continue to pray to God to keep us alive and as long as we live, we continue to reach out to every one of us.”
However, Mr. Iroh, a retired English teacher at the school, sounded a note of caution, emphasising the importance of bonding among members. He expressed his disappointment at the low turnout, saying, “I was expecting to see a sea of familiar faces, but unfortunately, that was not the case. As I looked around, I wondered, ‘Where is the bonding?’ How do we foster a sense of community and connection among our members?” He urged members to prioritize bonding and community-building, saying that it was essential for the growth and development of the association.
“Wealth is not just about material possessions; it’s also about the relationships we build and the support we offer one another. As an association, we should strive to create an environment where everyone feels welcome and valued,” he added.
The KCOSA ’89 Set has been at the forefront of promoting unity and bonding among its members, and the 35th-anniversary celebration and award ceremony served as a poignant reminder of the enduring bonds of friendship and camaraderie forged during the time spent at Kuramo College.
As the old students parted ways, they carried with them a renewed sense of purpose, inspired by the achievements of their peers and the knowledge that their contributions to society are valued and appreciated.
