Molusi College 69/73 Set: Old Students Association With A Difference

When one hears about alumnus organisation of any formal institute of learning, what comes to mind is a coterie of people who converge every now and then at a rendezvous to socialise, chit-chat, eat and relief memories of old times at their alma maters.

Of course, there is nothing wrong in engaging in these aforementioned activities, but in most cases these activities are not a means to an end of humanitarian endeavours, they are not where cogent and impacting issues are discussed while the moments are savoured. The people only come together for merriment sake without a tinge of deliberation as to what to do to advance the cause of humanity and also give back to the abode of learning that nurtured them to people of repute.

However, there are handful of old students association whose modus operandi is fixated on bettering the lives of people and contributing to vital socioeconomic issues that are germane to the cause of humanity and development of the society.

One of such alumnus associations is Molusi Colllege Ijebu Igbo 69/73 Set. Molusi College Old Students Association.

MOCOSA 69/73 set is a quintessential old students association that should be emulated by other associations who are genuinely interested in making the world a better place.

MOCOSA 69/73 is not just another old students association whose acts of kindheartedness are confined to the precinct of their alma mater. The goals and objectives of the association transcends ethnic, political, social and economic barriers.

The benevolent and altruistic disposition of the association will give that of conventional humanitarian organisations a run for their money.

The association is peopled by folks who have gone ahead in life to become an important persons in the society, by individuals committed to the common cause that brings them together. The goal is to leave a delible mark on the sands of time, even at a personal sacrifice and discomfiture. To this extent, those who occupy rare and privileged positions have not let their high standings disrupt the group goals, but have learnt to accommodate all others driven by the same welfarist and humanist passions.

Truly, the spirit of altruism and selflessness has been the hallmark of this association.

Despite the COVID-19 pandemic which has effected every imaginable aspect of humans lives, the association has remained unwavering in its drive to advance the cause of humanity.

Since physical convergence of people at this particular point in time is frown upon, it shall not be heard that people of intellectual acumen and reputable members of the society are the ones flouting government order banning public gathering.

In light of this, the association has resorted to meeting virtually via the popular video app called Zoom.

“We meet every three month to Deliberate on  humanitarian issues but we can’t meet physically now due to the pandemic” social secretary of MOCOSA 69/73, Otunba TJ Abass, said “be that as it may, we will be having our first virtual meeting today via zoom and we are hoping that people will turn up”

He said the topic of discourse will be on how the association can continue its humanitarian activities amid the pandemic as they don’t think the pandemic should inhibit their altruistic endeavour.

“We are looking at how we can continue our humanitarian services, especially when we you look at the fact that this is the period people will need such gesture more as most are financially and economically decapitated from the effects of the pandemic” he said

He added that every member of the association is covered by insurance, a thing of rarity amongst associations of such standing.

The Chairman of the association, Sheik Hussein Abayomi, a geologist, also relished the prospect of meeting the members as this is the first meeting, though virtual, the association will be having since his emergence as president.

“This is the first meeting we are having since I became president as its practically impossible for us to meet physical due to the situation of things and I’m looking forward to it

“It is an opportunity to for me to share what I’ve in the offing for the association, my ideas and raft of initiatives that will better the members, our alma mater and the society at large and also deliberate with the members on what we can do to advance the cause of humanity. But we are raising the bar, we want to perform better than the last executive” he said

“It is an association of old boys and girls of the school who have now become men and women, we have done a lot to improve the situation of the school, a couple of years ago we rehabilitated some blocks of classes and also dug a borehole in the school and also donated some furniture” he said

On the welfare of members, he said the “association has an insurance scheme called group life insurance ” which has benefited the members tremendously”, he cited the case of a member who died and his family go N1 million as premium from the insurance company

He added that the association also coughed out half a million naira form personal pockets for a member who needed to undergo surgery at UCH in Ibadan.

He also disclosed that the meeting will focus on what the association can do to help cushion the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the populace.

“As you know, the country is currently going through some form of humanitarian crisis which is occassioned by the pandemic and its concomitant effects, so we will be looking at what we can do towards contributing our quota to help ameliorate the suffering of the majority who have been hit seriously by the COVID-19 pandemic”

For his part, the immediate past chairman, Dr Wole Kukoyi who is the chairman of the Mocosa Global, the umbrella organisation of all Molusians all over the world, said MOCOSA is more than an old student association, it is an assemblage of good-natured and benevolent people who view life from the lens of humanitarianism.

Dr said “human welfare and social intervention is the major foundation that the creed of MOCASA is built on. We are constantly on the look out on how to help mitigate the effects of social imbalance and economic disparity on the people, especially the downtrodden and impoverish

“We can be said to be living true to the motto of the school which says “only the best”, that is why we want the best for everyone in every ramifications”

On his successor, he described him as an astute and visionary man with excellent leadership qualities that will be brought to bear in managing the affairs of the association.

Dr Kukoyi also presented a report of the teleconference held by the national excos.

1. Meeting was held on 29th March, 2020 via Teleconference.

2. FINANCIAL REPORT
The Financial Secretary presented a financial summary of the Association in Excel format and the house agreed that the financial report should be updated from time to time and it should be post on all MOCOSA social media platforms for openness and transparency.

3. SCHOOL TOUR
The newly elected Executives visited the School on a fact finding mission and after careful deliberation with the School authorities, they were able to compile a comprehensive list of the items needed by the School. The list has since been posted on all MOCOSA platforms.

4. ALUMNI TEACHERS
The house decided that the Council appeal to all sponsors to route payment of salary through the Global account for onward disbursement to the School in order to have record of sponsors and also appreciate them. The centralization will require the Principals prepare monthly payroll before disbursement this will ensure proper monitoring and accountability.

5. COMMITTEES
The academic welfare committee will consider application for financial assistance and scholarship, Ven Bayo Odeniyi was appointed as Chairman. The building committee was asked to visit the School and assess the situation of the buildings, the Principal was also asked to report anything that needs to be done to the committee. The Chairman of the committee is Elder Tokunbo Odusanya. The Committees have not been able to meet because of the lockdown.

6. PRINCIPALS REPORT
The Principals appreciated the great concern of the Alumni for the school and promised to be more alive to their responsibilities. For now Molusi College is the best school in the zone but they will try to be the best in the state.