Baptist Academy Alumni set bold 2030 strategic target to transform Alma Mater

Baptist Academy Old Students Association (BAOSA) has said it planned to transition into a ‘system-driven development’ phase, marking a significant shift in how the alumni body supports one of Nigeria’s most prestigious educational institutions.

According to the association, the plan moves away from ad-hoc projects toward a structured, institutionalised approach to infrastructure and academic excellence.

Speaking at the 2026 BAOSA National Convention with the theme, ‘Deepening Our Legacy, Advancing Our Future,’ Olumide Ajomale, president of the association, said that deepening legacy means building intentionally on what the Alumni have inherited.

Ajomale, during his address to delegates from Nigeria, the UK, and North America, said that advancing our future means making decisions today that will benefit generations yet unborn.

Alex Okoh, a member of the BAOSA Infrastructure Development Commission, while presenting a comprehensive 2026–2030 strategic direction, said the unveiling of a phased development strategy was designed to reduce infrastructure risk and professionalise alumni impact.

He further said that the Phase 1, slated for 2026, includes, formal approval of an Infrastructural Master Plan by the Nigerian Baptist Convention (NBC). The launch of the BAOSA Infrastructure Development Fund (B-IDF) and the commencement of the BAOSA House and Administrative Block.

To ensure these goals are met with “clarity and discipline,” the National Executive Council (NEC) has established ten strategic committees. These committees act as the association’s operational backbone, focusing on areas ranging from digital transformation to regional integration and succession planning.

The President emphasised that the association’s audited accounts reflect a culture of “prudent stewardship,” a move aimed at strengthening donor confidence and fostering a durable partnership with the Nigerian Baptist Convention.

The convention follows a landmark year for the academy, which recently celebrated its 170th Anniversary. Beyond the policy discussions, the event served as a high point for alumni fellowship.

He said the spirit of Baptist Academy is alive and urged all members to harness it for the good of their alma mater and the glory of God.

The Key Priorities for the coming year, based on the projects, are to prioritise B-IDF growth, reach aggressive funding targets for campus upgrades, and initiate a phased digital transformation for school and alumni operations.

Others include land protection implementation of the Master Plan to prevent land misuse on the school campus, volunteerism and deepening the culture of service across all class sets and global regions.