The 2016 set of the NKST Secondary School Adikpo Old Students Association (NAOSA) has begun its 10th graduation anniversary celebration with a school outreach programme, mentoring session for current students and visits to former teachers who contributed to their academic and personal development.
The three-day celebration, themed “A Decade of Unity, Legacy and Impact,” is holding from Friday, November 13, to Sunday, November 15, 2026, at NKST Secondary School, Adikpo, Benue State.
The anniversary provides an opportunity for members of the graduating set to reunite, reflect on their journey over the past decade and thank God for His grace, protection and achievements since leaving the institution.
As part of the Day One activities, the alumni returned to their alma mater to give back through an interactive session with current students on the topic, “Positioning Yourself for Success.”
The session allowed the former students to share their experiences and offer guidance to the younger generation, urging them to embrace discipline, determination, hard work and purposeful living as essential ingredients for success.
In his welcome address, the school principal, Mr M. H. Anyamikegh, expressed appreciation to the alumni for remembering their roots and returning to appreciate the institution.
He said their visit demonstrated that the school’s investment in their education and character development had continued to yield positive results.
“I am happy that you have not forgotten where you started. Thank you for remembering your roots and coming back to appreciate the investment we made in you,” Anyamikegh said.
The alumni also paid courtesy visits to some of their former teachers who have retired from active service, including Sir Mbam J.K., their former English Language teacher; Sir Yiase, former Chemistry teacher; and Mrs Asaku, former Vice Principal (Academics).
The visits provided an opportunity to reconnect with the retired educators and recognise their contributions to the academic and personal development of the former students.
The association described the reunion as nostalgic and emotional, noting that the teachers’ sacrifices, dedication and commitment to education had continued to shape the lives of their former students long after graduation.
The Chairman of NAOSA Set 2016, Calvin Tesem-Tor Ishom, said the anniversary was not merely a celebration of the set’s achievements over the past decade but also an opportunity to honour those who laid the foundation for their success and give back to the institution.
He disclosed that the alumni planned to honour their former teachers and donate a basketball court to the school as part of their appreciation for the role the institution played in shaping their lives.
“We have come back not only to celebrate our journey but also to honour the teachers who invested in us and helped shape us into responsible individuals and worthy ambassadors of the school. As a mark of our appreciation, we intend to honour our teachers and donate a basketball court to the school,” Ishom said.
He added that the anniversary was an opportunity to renew the set’s commitment to the institution and inspire current students to make the most of their educational opportunities.
The celebration is expected to strengthen the bonds of friendship and unity among members while reinforcing their commitment to supporting their alma mater and contributing to its development.
The anniversary committee is chaired by Aovor Terkura, with Gbinda Vivian as secretary, while Ngobua Johnnie serves as patron of NAOSA Set 2016.
The alumni are marking the milestone under the message: “Celebrating Our Roots, Honouring Our Past, Inspiring the Future.”
