PRESS RELEASE
BASICO alumni holds 3rd Akannual general meeting (AGM)
The Alumni Association of the School of Basic Studies, ABU Zaria (Basico Alumni), held its third Annual General Meeting (AGM) virtually on January 15, 2026. The meeting featured a comprehensive report by the Chairman, Dr. Suleyman Ndanusa, OON, former Chairman and Director-General of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), on the association’s progress and challenges during 2025.
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Membership Growth and New Structure
Dr. Ndanusa highlighted that membership doubled from 300 to 600 in 2025. Thirteen new Set Coordinators were appointed, adding to the existing five, to attract classmates and coordinate set activities in line with Basico Alumni’s aims. “Our goal is to reach out and bring every alumnus into the Basico fold,” the Chairman said. The new structure aims to facilitate peer networking, streamline reunion planning, and mobilize support for alma mater projects.
Legacy Projects Launched
Two major initiatives were introduced in 2025:
Basico Mentorship Project*: A leadership development program in collaboration with ABU’s Counselling and Human Development Center. It will enhance leadership skills and management capacity for future ABU generations. An 18-member committee, chaired by former Minister of Water Resources, Mr. Suleiman Adamu, was inaugurated in July 2025.
Basico Endowment Fund for Sustainable Development: Led by the Board of Trustees under Alhaji Ahmadu Adamu Muazu, it targets 10 billion naira to fund priority projects at ABU. Notable members include Dr. Dakuku Peterside (former DG of NIMASA), Professor Jibrin Ibrahim (Director, Centre for Democracy), Hajia Lami Tumaka (former Director of Public Relations, NIMASA), and Tamani Yusuf (Alumni Secretary).
Financial Performance
Despite economic challenges, Basico Alumni’s finances improved in 2025. According to an audited report by Finance Secretary Rabi Musa Saulawa, cash surplus increased by over 1 million naira after expenses of approximately 6.7 million naira. Net assets rose to 60.2 million naira.
Chairman Ndanusa acknowledged challenges, including a funding gap for the December 2025 Reunion Dinner and logistical issues that limited broadcast of some events. Despite this, members voted to return the 12-person Executive Committee for a second and final two-year term starting in 2026.
Looking ahead, Dr. Ndanusa outlined a vision built on three pillars: _Reach, Impact, and Legacy_. These will institutionalize mentorship, secure the association’s financial future through the Endowment Fund, and transition Basico Alumni from a social network to a sustainable institution.
Signed,
Usman Jimada
Basico
Public Relations Officer
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