'Every happiness of today is a memory of tomorrow'
It is often said 'Every happiness of today is a memory of tomorrow' this is obvious particularly when you think of some good and remarkable moments you passed through in this life. Certainly, last week was magnificent and so prominent to me and to all my course mates who graduated in 2008 from the Department of Economics, Bayero University Kano particularly when friends and course mates convened for the first time after 10 years of separation, this signifies the notion that says 'We meet to part and we part to meet' which has great magnitude on our lives.
On the 21st day of October 2008, the then final year students (level 400) were forced to be isolated inevitably, while nature and circumstances dissociated many of us from meeting and visiting one another. Some of us are very far away while others are within the same area, town or state but could not meet categorically for the whole decade. Thanks to the efforts of some concern members of class 2008 who deemed it useful and expedient to reunite the whole class and also to remember the deceased members who lost their lives in the course and after.
What impressed me much were the series of important and colorful activities that came in succession which made the celebration of our 10th years of graduation meaningful and worthwhile.
I have witnessed many events similar to this, in 2013 we marked our 10th years celebration with CAS Alumni 2003 where I was the PRO 2, and in 2016 I also commemorated 15th years anniversary with RUMFOBA CLASS 2001 as a Secretary of the Chapter, but to be honest that of 2008 Economics class was entirely different, it was superb and exceptional among others. It was really exclusive, well organised and excellently presented.
Among the series of activities that took place were the intense campaign and exposure via both conventional and social media platforms. e.g. information transfer and transmission through contact and mobilization, presentation of Radio programmes on Freedom Radio ( Kalubale) and also live/phone-in programme (Don Tuwon Gobe) on Aminchi FM which have assisted immensely in showcasing the motive, the aims and rationale behind the reunion.
Part of the series of activities was the Visitation to 3 deceased members in Hadejia, Bichi and Rijiyar Lemo respectively which was consider as utmost and notable gesture. Foodstuffs and cash gifts were given to their family, a feat that everyone became so elated with. The football match cocktail and barbecue were so attractive and commendable. People were very delighted and excited with the joyous moment we shared among ourselves. We also paid an appreciation visit to our level coordinator Dr. (Mallam) Badamasi Usman.
A compassionate visit was also organized by class members to Nassarawa Orphanage Home (Gidan Marayun Yara) where foodstuffs and other items were given to serve as Sadaqah.
The last among the list was the impressive, colourful and extraordinary dinner and awards presentations that took place at the Grand Central Hotel Kano. Many among our class members, our lecturers, invited guests and other dignitaries converge on and witnessed the eventful, remarkable, auspicious and memorable ocassion.
My general overview and remarks on the whole events marking our 10th year's anniversary is EXCELLENT and SATISFACTORY, and that is what everyone was saying, because I saw many of my classmates that in no way meet for 10 years, I observed some transformation in appearance, social status, family size, reputation and responsibilities etc. The idea of the reunion was seen by many as great and it was positively conceived and supported by majority including those that were far away and unavoidably absent who called and register their apology and intense regret for not making it. I received many commendation calls from colleagues which gives me more hope and courage to continue participating in such kind of activities despite its difficulties especially to the members of organizing committee who to some extend forced number of them to obtained casual leave all in an effort to accomplish the mission of 10 years reunion.
Finally, the sensational achievement of our great reunion must be credited to the overall support, cooperation and contributions by the entire class members courtesy of Organizing Committee's effort in making the occasion feasible and achievable.
I hope and pray this great idea will continue to flourish and should be extended to and emulated by many within the university environment and the society at large.
Long live Class 2008! Long live Department of Economics!! Long live Bayero University Kano!!!
By
Mudassir Aliyu Yunusa
NTA Kaduna NWC
mudassiray@gmail.com
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