John Omachonu, Media/Publicity Director, Dekina Old Boys Association (DOBA) Lagos chapter (left); Yahaya Hussaini, DOBA 1984 set Chairman (second left); Simon Ilabija Okpanachi, grand patron(third left) and Solomon Musa Ochidi, Chapter chairman, far right, during the association’s annual general meeting, held in Alausa, Ikeja, Lagos, on Friday, June 12, 2026
The Dekina Old Boys Association, Lagos Chapter, has resolved to make the welfare of its members a top priority following its Annual General Meeting held in Lagos.
At its second yearly meeting in Ikeja, Lagos on June 12, 2026, members unanimously agreed to strengthen internal support systems to ensure no member is left behind during times of health challenges, bereavement, financial difficulty, or other emergencies.
The chapter’s leadership emphasized that brotherhood must translate into tangible action, and called for increased contributions to the association’s welfare fund to make rapid assistance possible.
They was also a unanimous decision for constant update of database of members to improve communication and support coordination.
The AGM also turned its attention beyond the association, with a call for members to be more conscious of their immediate environment.
Speakers urged Dekina Old Boys to uphold responsible citizenship by keeping their surroundings clean, obeying laws, and contributing positively to the communities where they live and work.
The resolution reflects the association’s commitment to producing alumni who are not only successful but also socially responsible.
The meeting concluded with members appreciating God for preserving their lives and sustaining the unity of the chapter.
Attendees noted that despite the economic and social challenges facing Nigerians, the bond among Dekina Old Boys remains strong. The chapter pledged to continue using its platform to support members, give back to Dekina College, and contribute to national development.
in his welcome address, chairman of the chapter, Navy Capt Solomon Musa Ochidi (Rtd), praised the members for attending the event inspite of the turbulent times in navigating the country’s economic realities, typified by rising living cost and insecurity.
Ochidi reiterated the determination of the Exco for the physical meeting of members, at least yearly, stressing that it will afford them the opportunity to appreciate members more and take some practical steps at tackling some individual challenges.
He challenged members to be of good behaviour at all times, stressing that the vision and mission for which the school continues to be cherished must be upheld at all times, while pledging cooperation with the national body for policy direction and implementation.
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Senior Simon Ilabija Okpanachi, 1968 set and Headboy of the set, as well as the grand patron of DOBA, Lagos Chapter appreciated God for the opportunity to meet, urging all the members not to take this for granted.
He challenged, members, particularly those that are doing well to always remember their colleagues who may not be doing well, stressing that it is against this backdrop that the meeting would go beyond ceremonial speeches to focus on practical outcomes for members and the almamater.
Professor Isah Momoh of Salem University, Lokoja, who was unavoidably absent sent his felicitation message that was read by the chairman.
Momoh urged the members to always aspire for self development, stressing that Dobites have been known to excell in all areas of human endeavours.
He congratulated all the members for making it to the meering adding, “though I may not be with you physically, be rest aasured that I’m with you all in spirit.”
The prof reminded the older ones to be committed to the proposed structured mentorship program, involving the pairing of successful alumni with students to guide career choices and discourage vices that are prevalent in our society.
The alumni of the prestigious Government Secondary School Dekina, (GSSD), one of the Northern Nigeria’s oldest educational institutions, at the second yearly meeting, ince again relived decades of experiences gathered while they were students in the school, with a renewed determination to reposition the school to produce more human resources for the development of the country.
This year’s meeting coincided with the celebration of 27 years of uninterrupted democracy in Nigeria and the foundational role of Western education in national development.
Founded in 1932 as a senior primary school, GSS Dekina transitioned to a full secondary school at Nigeria’s independence in 1960, enrolling its first set of students that same year.
The institution’s history mirrors the evolution of modern education in Nigeria, particularly across the North-Central geopolitical zone—a region stretching from Kaduna and Niger to Kogi, Kwara, Benue, Nassarawa, and Plateau States.