The St Teresa’s College Nsukka Old Boys’ Association (STOBA) Worldwide has launched a N1 billion infrastructure upgrade project aimed at restoring academic excellence and improving facilities at its alma mater in Nsukka Local Government Area of Enugu State.
The President of STOBA Worldwide, HRH Igwe Professor Johnny Eluka, announced the initiative during the association’s 2026 National Convention held at St Teresa’s College, Nsukka, from October 23 to 25.
Eluka said the fundraising initiative was a collective responsibility of all old boys, sets and branches of the association, stressing that the restoration of the school required the commitment and support of its alumni.
He said the project would address critical infrastructure needs, including classrooms, laboratories, hostels, water supply, electricity and other learning facilities, to provide students with an environment conducive to academic excellence.
“One billion naira is a bold target, yet it remains achievable when we recognise that support for our alma mater is a collective obligation. No single person, no single set, and no single branch can bear this burden alone,” he said.
The STOBA president called on members to move beyond periodic reunions and take practical steps towards rebuilding the institution that contributed to their personal and professional development.
He said the initiative reflected the theme of the convention, “Restoring Excellence; Rebuilding the Base of Our Alma Mater,” adding that the association was committed to ensuring that current and future students enjoyed the quality of education and facilities that shaped previous generations.
Reviewing his administration’s achievements since its election in October 2022, Eluka said the association had established the STOBA GLOBAL platform to mobilise support, revitalise branches and improve the learning experience of more than 1,600 students of the college.
He disclosed that an assessment by the National Executive Committee had revealed widespread infrastructural deterioration, prompting the association to engage relevant stakeholders and explore ways of supporting the institution.
He further commented the Local Organizing Committee of the Convention led by Ozo Chijioke Attah, for hard work and commitment for the success of the event.
While delivering the Convention lecture on the aforementioned theme, an alumnus of the College, Okey Akobundu, stated that the task of restoring excellence to their alma mater rests on the shoulders of the alumni of the College.
To consolidate the restoration efforts, Akobundu proposed a five-point agenda comprising the return of old boys to the school, re-equipping its facilities, motivating teachers, reorienting students and re-connecting of the alumni to the alma mater for periodic interventions.
He urged alumni to contribute meaningfully to the project, regardless of the size of their donations, noting that sustained collective action was essential to rebuilding the institution.
During the on-the-spot assessment of facilities in the College conducted by the Principal of St. Teresa College, Rev Fr. Paul Alli, the Chairman of the Occasion, Hon. Chinedu Onu, enjoined the students of the College to work hard in order to become influncial members of the society.
He further encouraged the students to be disciplined, respectful to their teachers and parents and to obey all the regulations of the College, adding that the alumni of the College would continue to intervene to restore the glory of the institution.
The convention featured the celebration of 50 years and 25 years anniversaries for the 1976 and 2001 classes respectively.
It equally featured launching, novelty match and a banquet.
The Association equally held an election and produced the following executives:
National President, HRM Professor Eluka Jonny Chibueze;
First National Vice President, Barr. Tony Ugwu; Second National Vice President, Engr. Tony Offor; Third National Vice President (Diaspora), Dr. Okocha Augustine; National Secretary, Dr. Ossai Nelson Ike.
Others are National Assistant Secretary, Anigbo Anointed Chukwudi; National Treasurer, Nwosu Peter Chuks; National Financial Secretary, Aneke Ugochukwu; National Social Secretary, Onyechi Ugochukwu; National Assistant Social Secretary, Ezeugwu Evaristus Okeke; National Publicity Secretary, Ezema Ikechukwu Humphrey; and National Assistant Publicity Secretary, Onyishi Nnandi Charles.
