MMGS 2003 SetOld Students Association

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MMGS 2003 Set Old Students Association

Giving Back to the Society for a Better Tomorrow.

A global alumni organization of Manuwa Memorial Grammar School, Iju-Odo. We stand for alumni welfare, scholarships, student support, career empowerment and community development.

Class Set 97/03 crest of Manuwa Memorial Grammar School: Knowledge, Creativeness, Reverence. Upward Still and Onward.

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Iju-Odo, Okitipupa LGA, Ondo State
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Upward Still and Onward

About us

Alumni who give back

MMGS 2003 Set Old Students Association is a global alumni organization of Manuwa Memorial Grammar School, Iju-Odo. We focus on alumni welfare, educational scholarships, student support initiatives, career empowerment and community development projects.

Our mission is to strengthen alumni unity while giving back to society through impactful humanitarian and educational programs.

  • Non-Profit Organization
  • Alumni Association
  • Educational charity, Nigeria
  • Scholarship support

Strategic Pillars

6 Core Annual Programmes

Our structured agenda designed to elevate academic standards, rehabilitate facilities, and uplift our members and local community.

Educational Support & Scholarships

Providing full and partial academic scholarships, free textbooks, school uniforms, and WAEC/NECO assistance to indigent pupils in MMGS Iju-Odo.

Annual Student Award Scheme

MMGS Infrastructural Support

Rehabilitating dilapidated classroom blocks, science laboratories, desks, chairs, ICT computers, and sanitation facilities on the school grounds.

Building Rehabilitation

Mentorship & Motivational Seminars

Organizing career guidance talks, leadership workshops, and personal development sessions anchored by distinguished alumni professionals.

Youth Guidance Drives

Members' Empowerment & Welfare

Establishing business soft loans, festive season welfare packages, professional networking, and emergency support funds for registered set members.

Member Support Fund

Community Development & Outreach

Executing medical outreach, free health screenings, community environmental cleanups, and humanitarian support in Iju-Odo and surrounding towns.

Local Health Outreaches

Reunions & Social Gatherings

Hosting annual reunions, state chapter sit-outs (Lagos, Akure, Abuja), celebrating weddings, birthdays, and strengthening lifelong bonds.

Annual Dinners

Our commitment

Through these programmes, the MMGS 2003 Set Old Students Association seeks to build a strong and supportive alumni community while making meaningful contributions to our alma mater and society.

Our ultimate aspiration is to create lasting opportunities, transform lives and leave a legacy that future generations will proudly remember.

Upward Still and Onward!

News and events

What is happening in the set

Upcoming events, calls to action and stories from our reunions and school projects.

Upcoming events

Latest news

Members

The set, then and now

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Membership database form

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Add your details so the executive can keep accurate records, reach you for events and call on your skills. Your card appears in the member directory as soon as you submit.

  • Part of the “Bring Back Our Classmates” drive.
  • Your name, picture, profession and city are shown on the site.
  • Your phone number and email are kept private for the executive.
  • Come back any time to send updated details.
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MMGS 2003 Set Old Students Association Action Plan for 2026

Guiding visionTo build a united, credible and globally recognised alumni association that supports its members, empowers future generations and gives back meaningfully to society.

  1. 5 JanCorporate Facebook page liveMonday
  2. 15 JanAssociation account opened with First Bank
  3. 20 JanFeedback on membership form requirements
  4. Q1Official association websiteNot later than first quarter
  5. DecReunion and Fundraising Dinner2026 · Target ₦20 million

Association Branding and Visibility

Purpose. To position MMGS 2003 Set as a serious, professional and impact-driven alumni association that commands respect locally and globally, attracts trust, partnerships and support.

Corporate Facebook Page

  • Open and professionally brand an official Facebook page.
  • Content focus includes projects, impact, leadership updates and member achievements.
Responsible: Financial Secretary, Lebile FolarinOn or before Monday, 5 January

Association Website Development

  • Develop an official association website containing:
    • Branded introduction and vision statement.
    • Profiles of all graduating members (with pictures).
    • Records of projects, programs and activities.
    • Donor and partner recognition section.
    • Contact and enquiry page.
Not later than first quarter

E-Brochure

  • Design an electronic brochure showcasing:
    • Who we are.
    • What we do.
    • Our impact areas.
    • How to support or partner with us.
  • To be hosted on the website and shared digitally.

Membership Database Form

  • Collect accurate member details for records and engagement.
  • Fields to include personal data, profession, skills, location and willingness to serve.
Responsible: Lebile Folarin and Akinbowale OboloFeedback on requirements: on or before 20 January

Google Branding

  • Brand the association on Google for search visibility and credibility.
  • This includes official description, contact details and updates.
Status: already in progress

Fundraising and Resource Mobilisation

Purpose. To create a sustainable financial base that enables welfare support, educational projects, empowerment programs and long-term impact.

Opening of Association Bank Account

  • Complete account opening with First Bank.
On or before 15 January

Fundraising Letters and Proposals

  • Issue formal fundraising letters and proposals to friends, associates, individuals, corporate bodies and organisations.
  • Focus areas: education, scholarships, empowerment and school support.

Personal Donations

  • Encourage able and willing members to make personal contributions.
  • Promote voluntary giving culture within the association.

Fundraising Dinner

  • Organise a major Reunion & Fundraising Dinner.
  • Target audience: members, friends, partners and donors.
Fundraising target: ₦20 millionProposed timeline: December 2026

Annual Programmes and Activities

Purpose. To strengthen unity, relevance, learning and engagement among members while creating visible impact.

Mentorship Seminars and Motivational Talks

  • Focus on students and young people.
  • Alumni professionals to serve as mentors and speakers.

Members’ Empowerment Programmes and Support

  • Career talks, business exposure and skill-sharing sessions.
  • Online and physical formats.
  • Cash support and business loans.
  • Festive period cash and food supports.

Reunions and Social Gatherings

  • Strengthening bonds and sense of belonging.

Flagship Programme

  • Reunion and Fundraising Dinner.
  • To combine social bonding with fundraising for projects.
Proposed period: December 2026

Project Planning and Budgeting

Purpose. To ensure that funds raised are purposefully planned, transparently budgeted and impact-driven.

Seed Funding for Fundraising Event

  • Able and willing members to commit personal funds to sponsor event logistics.
  • Objective: to enable smooth hosting of a fundraising event targeting ₦20 million.
Proposed seed budget: ₦500,000

Project Identification and Budgeting

  • Funds raised will be earmarked for clearly defined projects, including:
    • Full and partial scholarships for less-privileged students (e.g. 6/20).
    • Study materials, uniforms and learning support.
    • Members’ empowerment initiatives.
    • Physical school support projects (e.g., tables, chairs, basic facilities).

Budget Preparation

  • Prepare itemised budgets for each project with specific cost.
  • Approval and reporting through appropriate association structures.

Building Ourselves and Self-Empowerment

Purpose. To ensure that no member is left behind and that the association remains a source of strength, support and growth for all.

Full Reconnection of Members

  • Complete the “Bring Back Our Classmates” drive.
  • Maintain updated contact and engagement records.

Reunion and Reintegration

  • Use events and platforms to reintegrate reconnected members.

Welfare and Empowerment Proposals

  • Welfare Directors to design:
    • Quarterly welfare and empowerment initiatives.
    • Emergency response mechanisms.
    • Focus on support, dignity and confidentiality.

Quarter-Wise Engagement

  • Structured activities every quarter to sustain momentum.

Governance, Monitoring and Continuity

Purpose. To ensure continuity, accountability and institutional maturity.

  • Annual Action Plans to be developed every year.
  • Periodic progress updates to members.
  • Documentation of activities for records and future reference.
  • End-of-year review to guide subsequent plans.

Conclusion

Year 2026 is a foundation year. The actions outlined above are deliberate steps towards building a credible, impactful and enduring MMGS 2003 Set Old Students Association. Success depends on collective ownership, discipline and commitment. Together we rise, together we win.

© Akinbowale Obolo · General Secretary · For: MMGS 2003 Set Old Students Association

Donation and sponsorship

Stand with the set

Your gift goes to scholarships, learning materials and the rebuilding of MMGS classrooms. Partners and sponsors are welcome.

  • Full and partial scholarships for less-privileged students.
  • Study materials, uniforms and learning support.
  • Tables, chairs and basic facilities for the school.
  • Empowerment and welfare for members in genuine need.

Donors and partners

Individuals, corporate bodies and organisations that support our projects will be recognised here. To be listed, speak to the contact on the right.

Donations, sponsorship and advertisement

Contact Ukanah Iyabo Ayodeji (PhD) on the number below.

Location

Where to find us

NigeriaIju-Odo, Okitipupa Local Government Area, Ondo StateHome of Manuwa Memorial Grammar School Open in Google Maps

Contact and enquiries

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