{
  "id": 6031987,
  "title": "31 Years After Graduation, Eric Moore Old Students Return With School Gate, Fence Painting Project",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/06/31-years-after-graduation-eric-moore-old-students-return-with-school",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-06T17:05:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "This Day",
    "slug": "this-day",
    "url": "https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/09/06/31-years-after-graduation-eric-moore-old-students-return-with-school-gate-fence-painting-project/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Nearly three decades after their time at Eric Moore High School in Surulere, Lagos, members of the Class of 1995 have returned to their former school to make a memorable contribution. Representing the Eric Moore High School Old Students Association (EMHSOSA) Class of 1995, the students unveiled a new gate and painted the school's perimeter fence to show their appreciation for the institution that helped shape their lives. Speaking at the project's unveiling ceremony, EMHSOSA President Mr. Lekan Taiwo expressed the class's gratitude to the school for the role it played in their lives. \"We are students of this school. We graduated about 31 years ago and we came back to say thank you to the school, and then donated this project to the school,\" Taiwo stated. The association plans to further support financially disadvantaged students by addressing the cost of external examinations, specifically the National Examinations Council (NECO) registration fees. As part of their contribution, the 1995 set's representatives, along with the school principals Tokunbo Ayemo and Issac Akinloye, thanked the Lagos State Government and other stakeholders for their assistance in improving the school's infrastructure. The new school building, received by the principals, alleviated years of disruption caused by accommodation issues and provided a stable environment for academic activities. The management of Eric Moore Senior and Junior High School expressed their sincere appreciation to the 1995 set of old students for their outstanding contributions to the school's development and beautification. They also valued the alumni's \"invaluable support and steadfast commitment\" to the institution, while hoping for continued blessings and brighter futures for the Class of 1995 members.",
  "summary": "31 years after leaving the classrooms of Eric Moore High School, Surulere, Lagos, members of the school’s Class of 1995 have returned to their alma mater with a tangible gesture",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}