Netizens Criticize the State of Kings College, Call for Alumni Action
Netizens have taken to social media to express dismay over the current condition of Kings College, a historic boys-only secondary school located in Lagos, known historically as a school for the elite. Many individuals have pointed fingers at the lack of support from the school's alumni, questioning why former students, who have achieved success and influence in society, have not stepped up to improve the conditions at their alma mater.
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Netizens have taken to social media to express dismay over the current condition of Kings College, a historic boys-only secondary school located in Lagos, known historically as a school for the elite.
Established on September 20, 1909, during the colonial era by an Act of the British Parliament, Kings College was intended to provide higher general education for the youth of the colony, preparing them for the Matriculation Examination of the University of London and equipping them for professional life or government and mercantile service.
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Concerns about the school’s condition were recently highlighted by a tweet from Alex Onyia, Chairman of Educare, who shared a photo of the school’s dining hall on X.com. Onyia wrote, “This is the dining hall for Kings College Lagos. This used to be a school for elites. This is really sad.”
His tweet has since garnered significant attention and criticism from netizens. Many individuals have pointed fingers at the lack of support from the school's alumni, questioning why former students, who have achieved success and influence in society, have not stepped up to improve the conditions at their alma mater. "So, the KCOB with all their clout can't fix their alma mater?" questioned another user.
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The sentiment on social media emphasized a call for action from the school's management and its Old Boys association. Users expressed disappointment that such an esteemed institution could fall into disrepair, urging the elite and alumni to contribute to its restoration.
"The school we all look up to shouldn’t be in this state," one user asserted, adding, "Everything shouldn't be left for the government. Maintenance is non-existent in Nigeria, especially for governmental public structures."
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Furthermore, Netizens also highlighted the issue of maintenance culture in Nigeria while emphasizing the importance of prioritizing upkeep and renovation of public structures, adding that the country is usually in the habit of neglecting maintenance and opting for costly rebuilding projects instead.
Another user commented, "We all are bad managers. We don't innovate, we don't rebuild, we always want to destroy. Seriously, maintenance culture should be part of our curriculum at all levels."
While decrying the lack of maintenance culture and the mismanagement of funds allocated for public infrastructure projects, another user added, ""In Nigeria, we lack maintenance culture, Even if they allocate money for renovation, some staff in the school will embezzle the funds."
