IMSU can thrive on massive alumni contributions – Amuchie
Amuchie emphasized that when IMSU alumni network corldinates very strongly they would be able to make collective or individual impact that would grow their alma mater and hence advance teaching and learning..
An erudite technocrat and Executive Director of Fidelity Bank, Sir Stanley Amuchie, has stated that the School can thrive when its alumni network strongly, make massive financial contributions and collectively execute developmental projects on the Campus.
Hence, he urged IMSU alumni to be committed and work strongly on one page in order to lift their alma mater, thereby improving academics and moral excellence.
Amuchie stated this while presenting a Keynote Address titled “Reunion, Renewal And The Power Of Giving Back”, organized by Imo State University Alumni Association (IMSUAA), held at the University’s Auditorium, on Friday.
He underscored that the state government alone cannot build the school to a glorifying status, explaining that there are multiple effects when alumni gave back to their alma mater.
“When alumni invest in their alma mater, the returns multiply exponentially. Harvard’s example is instructive – 77% of donations were less than $250, yet collectively they create transformative impact. Every contribution matters”, Amuchie said.
Amuchie emphasized that when IMSU alumni network corldinates very strongly they would be able to make collective or individual impact that would grow their alma mater and hence advance teaching and learning; hinting that “global universities thrive on strong alumni networks. More than 30000 College alumni give to Harvard University each year, supporting everything from financial aid to research facilities”.
He told the alumni to adopt the Princeton University, Harvard University, Oxford University and the Cambridge models with Law alumni renovating the law library, the Engineering graduates equipping workshops, Medical alumni upgrading laboratory facilities, among others.
Being a proud Imo son, the seasoned banker and Executive Director, harped critically on the alumni mentoring the students, reflecting that “infrastructure needs updating, research facilities require modernization, our students deserve learning environment that match their ambitions”.
“The gap between what you had and what current students need has widened as technology has transformed education globally, yet many of the classrooms remain frozen in time. This is where your collective responsibility begins, not to bemoan what is lacking, but to bridge the gap between current reality and future possibilities”, he added.
He extended gratitude to the University for the sacrifices the put through in impacting academic knowledge and skills to the younger generation and all those who seek knowledge; promising to intensify contributions to add to the growth of the University through impact driven alumni partnership.
“But today is not just about nostalgia. It is about reconnecting with your roots while planting measurable seeds for the future. It is about understanding that your success stories remain incomplete until you help write new chapters for those who come after you”, Amuchie said.
Hailing the alumnus for the insightful Keynote Address and the selfless donation of the sanitation items to IMSU, IMSUAA President General, Dr. Charles Nwosu, disclosed that Operation Keep IMSU Clean 2025, is not just only to maintain neatness, but to nurture a culture of excellence, responsibility and pride.
The highlight of the event was the official handover of 8 pieces of Lawnmower Machine, 24 pieces of Bin, 12 Rolls of Extra Thick Disposal Bags donated to the university by Sir Stanley Amuchie to facilitate Operation Keep IMSU Clean Project initiated by IMSUAA.
