Happy Founders' Day, FEGOCOOSA!

Celebrating Our Heritage, United in Hope, Faith and Resilience

Dear Esteemed FEGOCOOSA Members,

Today, we proudly celebrate the Founders' Day of our beloved Federal Government College, Ogbomoso (FEGO), an institution whose rich legacy, enduring values, and commitment to excellence have continued to shape generations of outstanding individuals since its establishment on 28th October 1977.

Founders' Day offers us an opportunity to honour the vision and sacrifices of those who laid the foundation of our great institution, celebrate the achievements of its alumni, and reflect on our collective responsibility to preserve and advance the FEGO legacy. Above all, it reminds us of the enduring bonds of friendship, brotherhood, and sisterhood that unite us as one family, irrespective of our backgrounds, sets, or locations.

As we celebrate today, we are reminded that our golden jubilee, the 50th Anniversary of FEGO, is fast approaching in 2027. This historic milestone presents us with a unique opportunity to reflect on five decades of excellence, celebrate our collective achievements, honour those who have contributed to the growth of our alma mater, and renew our commitment to securing a brighter future for generations to come. Let us begin to prepare for this landmark celebration, working together to make it memorable, impactful, and worthy of the great legacy we represent.

However, this year's celebration comes with mixed emotions as we continue to bear the pain and uncertainty surrounding the captivity of our beloved President. We recognise the emotional burden this situation has placed on our association, and we deeply empathise with every member who shares in this painful experience. We share in this pain, stand together in solidarity, and remain united in hope and prayer for his safe return.

We earnestly call on all members to continue praying for our President's protection, strength, and safe and unconditional release. May Almighty God preserve his life, sustain him through this difficult ordeal, comfort his family and loved ones, and grant the entire FEGOCOOSA family the long-awaited joy of welcoming him home safely.

As we look towards our golden jubilee, we must also recognise that unity is the foundation upon which our greatest achievements will be built. We therefore pray for genuine unity, mutual understanding, peace, and reconciliation across all boards, committees, sets, chapters, and leadership structures of FEGOCOOSA, as well as among our members and stakeholders beyond the association.

May God heal every division, soften hearts, remove every obstacle to peaceful coexistence, and give us the wisdom to put our shared interests above personal differences. May we learn to disagree without becoming divided, work together despite our differences, and embrace the spirit of collective responsibility that our alma mater represents.

Despite the challenges before us, let us draw strength from the values upon which our alma mater was founded: unity, integrity, excellence, and service. Let this occasion renew our commitment to supporting one another, strengthening our association, and contributing meaningfully to the growth and development of Federal Government College, Ogbomoso.

May the FEGO spirit continue to shine brightly in all our endeavours. May our association remain strong in unity, steadfast in faith, and resilient in the face of adversity. May the journey towards our golden jubilee be marked by healing, reconciliation, renewed commitment, and remarkable achievements.

Happy Founders' Day to the entire FEGOCOOSA family!
Long live Federal Government College, Ogbomoso!
Long live FEGOCOOSA!

Warm regards,

Ramat Aliyu, MNIPR
Global General Secretary
For and on behalf of the Global Executive Committee
Federal Government College Ogbomoso Old Students Association (FEGOCOOSA)