And the Ship is set to Sail........................................... a history of the RAOSA journey so far

The Ransome- Kuti Old Students`Association was founded on January 3^rd, 2010. Its inauguration witnessed the attendance of many graduates of the school who, on that fateful day, jointly granted a sacrosanct consent to what will go down in the history of the school as a great beacon light of hope for both the pupils of the school and her graduates. The Association did not just come into existence. Prior to it, were various gatherings of each graduated sets of the school that have been meeting set-ly without unassailable understanding of the idea behind old students’ association. Effort was not made by these rather irregular and formless gatherings to go through the rigorous processes of intellectualism needed to give life to such association that will forever be relevant, thus, gradually they became non-existent with the passage of time.

 However, some Kutites notably Chukwuka Okonkwo and Suliat Saka both former headboy and headgirl respectively, will have their names remain indelibly in history for their strong support and intellectual givings in summoning the preceding meetings that lead to the inauguration of the Association. They understand very well the need for an old students’ association; they joined in the visitations to the school to liaise with Mr Adebayo- the Principal of the school in order to establish rapport and foster unity with the school. It was in those early visitations that the need for the Association became more obvious as it was realised that the school is bereft of basic modern education facilities despite its beautiful and welcoming exterior. Very alarming, was the sad realisation that the school is without a library! And, the students were without the commensurate number of chairs and desks for learning! A situation where, in the course of learning, students sit on the floor in 21^st century civilisation is abominable and intolerable. With this, it then became increasingly important that a gathering of old students be convened to address the fierce urgency of the situation through a recognised platform.

This platform is the Ransome-Kuti Old Students`Association, and its pioneers reasoned that, it must take such form as to achieve the aim for establishing it and to strengthen the bond of the old students while advancing the cause of humanity. Upon inception of the Association, it then became imperative to have persons who will steer this mighty ship from harbour unto the sea to begin that great journey of lifting Ransome-Kuti Memorial Grammar School to the enviable position of the best public school in Nigeria. For that great journey, Kingsley Muoneke a former prefect alongside Suliat Saka and some eight others has managed to keep the ship on course in the face of stormy challenges. Meanwhile, on their mettle, they quickly devised a guideline on administering the Association which lead to the redacting of a constitution for the Association.

Sequel to that, a ten-member Constitution Draft Committee was instituted to redact a constitution for the Association. The members are: Kingsley Muoneke, Muritadoh Oduleye, Deji Adewunmi, Helen Oni, Ayodele Buraihmoh, Deinde Ogunko, Kemi Adeyemi, Funmilayo Davies, Kuburat Ogunjobi and Adebayo Awoyale. However, upon completion of their work, the Constitution Review Conference, comprising of only members of the Association, under the direction of Kingsley Muoneke had to review it to make sure it reflects the longings of the members. The Conference took place from July to October 2010, then, made little changes as espoused by the members after which the Constitution became law. Meanwhile, this Constitution is expected to fall into full operation from January 2011 since the work of the pioneering leadership who have been in acting capacity from the inception of the Association, is accomplished.

PS: The Constitution of RAOSA is available and as such we will require that all alumni should provide email address where an electronic copy will be sent to on request.