Alumni Donate Borehole, Sports Equipment To FGC Ilorin

The old students (1996 set) of the Federal Government College (FGC), Ilorin, Kwara State, have donated a solar-powered borehole, sports equipment, and a 3D printing machine to their alma mater.

Speaking during the commissioning of the donated items, the president of the FGC College Ilorin Old Students Association, Class of 1996, Barr. Chukwuyere Izuogu stated that the initiative aimed to address critical needs in water supply, sports development, and technology learning at the school.

Izuogu explained that the donations were their way of appreciating the foundation the school gave them.

“The solar-powered borehole, fitted with an overhead tank, is expected to provide clean water for the entire school population,” he said.

He explained that the sports athletic kits would also revive sporting activities in the school.

Izuogu also observed the need to introduce tools for innovation; hence, a United States-based member, Mr Shola Adekanye, donated three brand-new 3-D printing machines, installed in the school’s ICT laboratory.

He explained that the retail price of the machine is worth N3 million, adding that this would help to build the next set of youths who would become industrious and drive innovation in the country.

“The world is moving to innovation and design. With this 3-D printer, our students can now bring their ideas to life. Like designing prototypes of sandals or other products,” he said.

Also speaking, the chairman of the Re-Union Committee, Mr Enahoro Oherein, explained that the project took the association about six years to materialise due to the restrictions placed by the COVID-19 pandemic.

He noted that the major challenge then was what to give back to the school, adding that the school has more than 40 Alumni sets since 1972.

“We originally intended solar lights in classrooms and public areas, but when we got here, we heard that some sets have already done that.

“We were informed about the problems with water. We converted an existing borehole that was dysfunctional into a solar-powered water supply system,” he said.

The principal of the FGC, Ilorin, Dr Paul Agbo, thanked the old students for giving back to the school that has shaped their tender years.