Old students of Igbo-Owu Junior and Secondary schools (IGBOSSAA 92) on Friday donated two food marts building to the school.

The outgoing president, IGBOSSAA 92, Mrs Adenike Amoo during the donation, said that the importance of food in growth and development, especially in growing years could not be over emphasised.

Amoo said that good food must be served in an hygienic, friendly and cozy environment hence the rehabilitation of the food mart to serve that purpose.

She implored all to use it judiciously and charged the students to make the best out of their studies, so that, one day, they too could come back to their alma mater and replicate same.

The Chairman, Project Committee (IGBOSSAA ’92) Mr Akeem Durotoye said that the alumni was committed to creating a conducive learning environment for the students.

Durotoye said that the rehabilitation of the food mart by the association was a direct response to such call.

He said that the association also acknowledge that provision of appropriate food to the students helps support their growth and development.

He said that the look and feel of the canteen would create the natural stimulant for a healthy appetite.

He said that, as with IGBOSSAA 92 past initiatives, the initiative was borne out of the need to give back to the alma mater.

He reiterated that the development of key educational infrastructure could not be totally left in the hands of government.

He added that old students association had an important role to play in bridging the infrastructural gaps.

Speaking, Mrs Yeside Olatobi, principal, Igbo-Owu Junior Secondary School thanked IGBOSSAA 92 on behalf of the Lagos State Government, District VI.

Olatobi said that IGBOSSAA 92 had always been donating to the school at various times.

She said that the food mart was of international standard and had given the school a facelift.

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