My Alma Mater's Decline: Rationed Meals at Government College Makurdi

Over thirty years ago, I walked the grounds of Government College Makurdi as a member of the Class of 1995. Back then, it was a symbol of excellence, discipline and community. The classrooms were functional, the teachers dedicated, and every student received three meals a day. At our recent reunion, I was heartbroken to see crumbling buildings, worn-out dormitories and outdated facilities. Even more alarming is the reduction to two meals daily. Nutrition is crucial for learning, and this cut shows a worrying decline in how public school students are valued. This situation is not unique to Makurdi. Public schools across Nigeria face underfunding, poor maintenance and falling standards. Once equalizers, they now widen the gap between the privileged and the underprivileged. We cannot wait for government action alone. Alumni, private stakeholders and community leaders must step up. Investing in infrastructure, teacher welfare and student well-being can restore dignity to our schools. Our alma mater and its students deserve better.

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