75th Founder’s Day: ‘Molusians Have Been Part of Nigeria’s Narrative’ — TJ Abass

• Abass sees the award received as a validation from his root.

• He reminisced on his set’s celebration of their 50th year anniversary of leaving Molusi College.

• Abass lauded the generosity of Molusians towards making the Founder’s Day anniversary a success.

Eko Hot Blog reports that Otunba TJ Abass has expressed his gratitude after being recognised and presented with an award of excellence.

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The presentation occurred during the 75th Founder’s Day Anniversary celebration to deserving members of Molusi College Old Students Association (MOCOSA).

The ceremony which started about a week ago was held in the Assembly Hall within the school premises, on Thursday, January 25, 2024.

Basking in the euphoria of the moment, Abass expressed his joy by the recognition from his alma mater, viewing it as a validation of the enduring values instilled during his school days.

He said, “It is a special moment, anytime you are recognized it comes with a special feelings but when your alma mater recognizes you, it makes it more special and this award is like a coach watching and applauding his trainee.

“So this award is a validation from you root. It also tells that despite all those years it has never eroded the values that were instilled in us during our days.”

He recalled the recent celebration of his set’s 50th anniversary since graduating from Molusi College, stating that,

“We just celebrated 50 years of leaving school so it’s been 50 years, and we are celebrating 75 years of this great institution. My set has been part of the story. As a matter of fact, it is 55 years because we spent 5 years then we finished this school 50 years ago. So it’s a very special moment.”

He mentioned how dear the award meant to him, while also lauding the impact of the school in shaping his life.

“I have been given so many awards in my life but nothing compares to that which I received today. I feel so humble and highly honored to have been chosen for this recognition,” the Epe chief said.

“This school made me who I am today because when I walked out of this school 1973, not only did I walk out with my certificate but I walked out with the ethics that has actually guide me all my life, that made me become who I am today.”

Abass expressed gratitude to Molusi College and everyone who influenced him, including teachers, administrators, and classmates, for inspiring him throughout his life. He feels nostalgic reflecting on his time at the school.

He believes Molusi College aims to provide excellence to the world, emphasizing the importance of giving one’s best in everything. The school’s ethos include contributing positively to society, as reflected in its anthem.

Abass acknowledged Molusi College’s contributions to Nigeria and beyond, noting its role in producing individuals who make a difference nationally and internationally.

He emphasised the school’s commitment to hard work and impactful achievements.

Moreso, the Molusi College alumnus highlighted the route to success, lauding his set for being unique and taking charge of helm of affairs in different capacities and ensuring the success of the anniversary celebration.

He said, “There is no shortcut to success; you just have to go out there and give your best to the world, and the best will come back to you. There is a relationship between hard work and success; that’s what they made us understand. That’s our motto, only the best, nothing but the best is good for the world.

“The 1969/73 set is one of the best sets ever in the history of this school. The global president is from our set, the global vice president who is the chairman of the anniversary committee, the global secretary is from my set, the global ex officio is from our set. We have four executive members from my set. I don’t want to create controversy by saying it’s the best set, but it’s one of the best sets.

Molusians at the 75th Founder’s Day Anniversary

“They are the working around with other members to put together a very successful program. It’s been one week, and there are other programs tomorrow and next. There are so many projects that have been commissioned.”

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Abass prided in the generosity among the old students who have transformed the school’s appearance, reflecting their dedication to the commemoration of the 75th anniversary with a fundraising goal of 75 million naira.

As a proud Molusian, he expressed gratitude for the collective effort, considering it a remarkable milestone in his life.

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