admin It was a remarkable day filled with nostalgia and embellished with philanthropy as the Class of 1987
of the Department of Mass Communication, The Polytechnic Ibadan, recently reunited to relive old times and to also make donations to their alma mater.
It was a sort of homecoming as these former classmates reunited in a warm embrace, filled with reminiscences of their Polytechnic years and how the foundation laid at the institution had shaped the journey of their lives in positive ways. The reunion re-echoes the saying that “Home is where the heart is and for many of us, our alma mater will always be home” (author unknown).
The donation, a legacy gesture, consisted of digital camera, console and others. No doubt digital tools/equipment, have changed the face of media practice all over the world, impacting how information is created, disseminated and consumed. The donations valued at about 1.7 million would thus go a long way in enhancing the quality of education being given to the students.
Reinforcing the importance of the donations, the HOD, Dr. Olusoji Olatunji explained that they will be “A nexus between what we teach them (i.e. the students), especially the TV and the radio studio. “It will go a long way in shaping the digital future of our studios.”
The Group Administrator of class of 1987, Pst. Banke Jesse, explained the motive behind the donation. “We know they have studios in the school but without much equipment. We just told ourselves that we have to look for a way to keep filling up the studios – the print studio, the broadcast studio, and the radio station, which has just been licensed.”
To further underscore the importance of giving back, the words of the respected journalist and CEO United Nations Foundation, Kathy Calvin leaves a lasting impression: “Giving is not just about making donation, it’s about making a difference.”
No doubt, the class of 1987 will continue to make a difference to their alma mater.
By Our Reporter
