Eko boys high school alumni donate N6m toilet block, introduce student rewards

According to him, the condition of the toilets required urgent attention, particularly because the facilities were being used by students who needed a clean and safe environment in which to learn and grow.

“When we got there, we realised that there was no toilet. As a matter of fact, the hygiene level was very, very bad. I couldn’t have entered the toilet to use it. And these are supposed to be our children growing up,” he said.

The completed facility is intended to improve sanitation for students in the junior secondary section and address the concerns that prompted the alumni to prioritise the project.

The intervention also reflects the group’s approach to supporting the school through practical improvements to students’ daily experiences, alongside its plans to encourage academic performance through financial rewards.

EKOBA Provides Maintenance Support

Speaking at the event, National President of EKOBA, Tito Nurudeen, said the toilet project was one of several interventions undertaken by the 1981/1982 alumni service club since its establishment.

He put the value of the toilet project at more than N6 million, underscoring the financial commitment involved in delivering the facility.

Nurudeen also disclosed that the alumni had hired dedicated staff to maintain the toilets and ensure that they remain clean.

The arrangement is intended to sustain the benefits of the investment beyond the official handover, with regular cleaning expected to help preserve the facility’s hygiene standards.

Providing maintenance support alongside the construction is an important part of the project, as the condition of sanitation facilities depends not only on their availability but also on consistent cleaning and care.

The alumni group’s decision to employ staff for the facility indicates that its intervention extends beyond construction to include arrangements for its continued upkeep.

Alumni Urged to Sustain Community Impact

At the official unveiling, a member of the EKOBA Board of Trustees, Otunba Funso Owoyemi, commended the alumni who contributed their resources towards the completion of the project.

He offered prayers for the members, expressing hope that their personal resources would be replenished following their investment in improving the school’s facilities.

Owoyemi said community impact was not limited to interventions during major crises, noting that seemingly modest projects could also make a lasting difference in people’s lives.

“Impacting society is not only intervention in a critical situation but also at a minor level like this; you are impacting lives. When students graduate from a decent environment, it lives with them forever,” he said.

His remarks highlighted the importance of providing students with a decent learning environment and the potential long-term value of alumni contributions to their former institutions.

The reunion combined the celebration of the class’s shared history with practical efforts to address the needs of its alma mater.

Through the completed toilet block, the planned academic rewards and earlier infrastructure contributions, the 1981/1982 class has continued its support for Eko Boys High School.

The anniversary activities also brought renewed attention to the role former students can play in improving school facilities, supporting learners and helping their institutions respond to changing educational needs.