The Moshood Abiola Polytechnic (MAPOLY) Alumni Association (MAPALUM), Lagos Chapter has promised to work together with the United Kingdom, Ireland and Europe chapter of the institution, which was inaugurated at the weekend in London.
The Chairman, MAPOLY Lagos Alumni Chapter, Mr. Gafar Odubote, in his goodwill message shortly after the inauguration of the body, described the occasion as a milestone win for the global alumni network.
The newly inaugurated executives are :Chairman, Mr. Kunle Orekoya, Secretary; Mr. Gbenga Yeku, Treasurer, Pastor Deji Abioye, Welfare & Ireland Coordinator,Mrs. Margret James,and Alhaji Razak Ashiru as a member of the executives.
Odubote also expressed that the occasion signified a clear demonstration of the diaspora team’s leadership and dedication to fostering unity, visibility and continued excellence within the MAPOLY alumni community across international borders.
He reiterated that the Lagos Chapter was proud of this achievement and remained fully committed to supporting the growth of the UK, Ireland & Europe Chapter.
He hoped that the partnership between the Lagos chapter and the new chapter, would lead to the strengthening of the ties between the two and create lasting benefits for both local and diaspora communities.
He appealed to the new chapter, just like others, to create robust professional development opportunities for members and students of the institution, which would lead to the empowerment of individuals, enhancement of their skills and ensure the advancement in their careers.
Besides, he advised the new chapter to create an online form or directory, which could be used to propagate information across all chapters, especially for those in the diaspora.
“I extend our warm appreciation especially to the Chairman of the Chapter, Pastor Kunle Orekoya, for his vision and tenacity in bringing this initiative to life; to our National President, Pastor Ezekiel Obasanya, for his consistent leadership; and to the Council of Distinguished Alumni (CODA) for their steadfast commitment to institutional legacy and global expansion.
“We pledge to actively refer and connect alumni based abroad to your network, ensuring they find a welcoming home and a sense of purpose within the diaspora chapter.
“We also look forward to exploring joint initiatives, particularly in areas of educational and cultural exchange, professional development, and alumni-student mentorship opportunities that will benefit both home and diaspora communities,” he said.
In his speech, Pastor Ezekiel Obasanya, National President, MAPALUM, said that apart from networking and reunion, the association’s four areas of opportunities available to alumni included : business and entrepreneurship, individual development, community action and international cooperation.
Obasanya further congratulated Pastor Kunle Orekoya, the new chapter chairman and his other executive members for their doggedness and tenacity in bringing the chapter to bear.
According to him, “The National Executive Council (NEC) is proud of this achievement and remain fully committed to supporting the growth of the UK, Ireland and Europe chapter.”
Also, the Past National President, MAPALUM,Mr. Olalekan Otun, on behalf of CODA, pledged to refer and connect alumni based abroad to UK chapter and the provisional USA and North America chapter.
He further urged the UK Chapter to create directory and social media platforms that could be shared to various sets in the diaspora to join the chapter.
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