Protocols

First and foremost, let me use this opportunity to appreciate Almighty God, the Creator of the universe for the grace of today.  Lord, we say thank you for your faithfulness.

Next, I want to appreciate our distinguished guests for honoring our invitation.  I thank you for your time and the love you have for our great school.  May the Almighty God honor you and your families.

To the business, I would like to observe that what we are witnessing today is a product of determination and commitment.  The journey started on the 9th of March, 2024 when I was called upon by the Executive of the Association to lead a team that would give the school a befitting Digital Centre.   Our mandate was to procure 20 Computer sets together with complimentary accessories for the school, and oversee the installation and networking of all the computers.   In addition, to provide alternative source of power apart from public electricity for the center. 

It is germane to say here that right from day one, I knew it was an herculean task.  It was a shoe almost bigger than my size, but with God on our side, my residual knowledge of project management and above all with a team of inspiring, resourceful, prudent and tireless members, I could move forward without any fear or anxiety.  For the purpose of record, I have in mind the following energetic and committed individuals; Mr. Samuel Ekunseitan (USA), Mr. Mustapha Ibironke, Mr. Aasa Gbadegesin, Mr. Wole Adewusi, Mr. Lanre David and Mr. Feranmi Adesina.  I must also publicly acknowledge the valuable support we received from the advisers to this project; Engr. Olusegun J. Okebiorun and Prince ‘Dokun Agunlejika,

We had several meetings and at the end, we developed a project plan that everyone was enthusiastic about.  It is remarkable that the execution went without any hitch. 

I must place on record that the Association has an Executive that knows its onion.  The President, Alhaj Lateef Bakare FCA, is a visionary and resilient person.  For the success of this project, he turned himself practically to a Marketing Executive.  He visited the school at every stage of the execution such that we eventually surpassed our initial target.   At first, we thought of having 20 computers in place, but the situation changed with the enthusiasm of our members for the project and the ability of the Executive to network properly.   It is interesting to note that we moved from 20 to 21 sets and finally to 31 workstations.   This is fantastic! 

In recapitulation, we were able to achieve the following among other things; procured and installed 10 laptops and 21 desktops. We linked all the computers through networking system. We have fans and air conditioners in place   We have students friendly twin-table computer furniture and a beautiful centre that runs fully on solar system.   And as part of our security features, we have a twin-camera CCTV in place.  To crown it all, the Digital Centre has internet facilities with one year subscription.

Ladies and Gentlemen, I welcome you to AHSO where our members see the school as their second home.  I want to thank all our members both at home and in diaspora for their financial, moral, spiritual and material contribution that made this project a reality.   In a like manner, I want to appreciate some of our children, wives and husbands who made significant contribution to this project.  May God enrich your purse and continue to bless you all.

Finally, I want to thank our guests, once again, for honoring our invitation.  I believe you are all here, despite the fact that today is a Monday, because of the importance you attach to this project.  We are grateful for your time, and highly honored with your presence.

I wish you all God’s protection back to your various destinations. 

Thank you all.