BAOSA Commits Resources to Rehabilitate Labs, Install Solar Lighting

The Baptist Academy Old Students’ Association (BAOSA) has pledged resources to rehabilitate laboratories, enhance campus safety, and rejuvenate the school’s green environment during its 171st Founder’s Day celebration. The projects, spearheaded by various groups of alumni, encompass the renovation of the Physics and Chemistry labs, restoration of the Home Economics and Agricultural Science labs, deployment of solar lighting across the campus, and the inauguration of the BAOSA Garden.

BAOSA Global President, Olumide Ajomale, explained that these interventions aimed to tackle infrastructure shortcomings, elevate the learning atmosphere, and safeguard the institution’s heritage. The lab renovation was essential due to years of subpar maintenance, while solar lighting installation sought to improve campus security and visibility, especially during power outages.

Ajomale stressed that the landscaping and tree-planting initiative sought to restore the school’s lush greenery and foster environmental awareness among students. He urged current students to cherish nature and recognize the significance of environmental conservation. The association's commitment transcends physical infrastructure to encompass scholarships, mentoring, skills development, and character formation.

Over the years, BAOSA has awarded millions of naira in scholarships, prizes, and support for students with disabilities and those from financially disadvantaged backgrounds. Additionally, the group sponsors initiatives to bolster students' public-speaking and debating skills, including the 'Have Your Say' debate competition organized by BAOSA, UK.

Ajomale emphasized that the association's efforts extend beyond monetary investments, focusing on holistic support. To preserve the school's 171-year legacy, the association plans to develop the heritage room further, showcasing historical documents, graduation programs, and memorabilia that encapsulate the institution's evolution and alumni achievements.

The President of the Lagos East Baptist Conference, Rev. Matthew Olawale Awujoola, commended the alumni for investing in their former school, believing that sustained alumni involvement could bridge infrastructure gaps, bolster academic development, and provide students with role models. He expressed optimism that these investments would significantly enhance Baptist Academy over the next decade and urged students to embody the values championed by the association.

School Principal, Mr. Solomon Ajagunmo, affirmed that the projects would improve teaching and learning, promising to maintain the facilities and protect the investments. Zonal Administrator of Baptist Mission Schools, Lagos Zone, Mrs. Titilayo Amune, praised alumni interventions for their pivotal role in restoring the standards of established schools, noting that their contributions extend beyond physical structures to encompass scholarships, mentoring, and other educational support.