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Welcome Note from the Imo State Chapter of the Imo State University Alumni Association

On behalf of the Imo State Chapter of the Imo State University Alumni Association, it is with great joy, pride, and heartfelt gratitude that we warmly welcome all distinguished alumni from across Nigeria and the globe to our 2025 Homecoming, Convention, and Annual General Meeting (AGM), holding from the 14th to the 17th of August, 2025. This year’s gathering is not just an event—it is a celebration of our shared history, our enduring friendships, and our collective achievements as products of the great Imo State University.

The Homecoming is a time-honored tradition that rekindles the spirit of unity, love, and belonging among graduates of our beloved institution. It is a moment to reflect on our formative years, to appreciate how far we have come, and to reaffirm our commitment to supporting the growth and legacy of our Alma Mater. From the bustling campus life of our student days to our diverse accomplishments in various walks of life, we remain bound by the same values that shaped us—integrity, service, and excellence.

This year’s convention promises an engaging, enlightening, and memorable experience. It will feature keynote addresses from accomplished alumni, interactive panel sessions, networking opportunities, and celebrations that will strengthen our bonds. The AGM will give us the platform to deliberate on critical issues affecting our association, review our progress, and chart a clear course for future projects that will benefit our members, the University, and the wider society.

The theme for this year reflects our vision to build a stronger alumni network that actively contributes to societal development while fostering mutual growth among members. We believe that our collective talents, resources, and influence can create meaningful change not only for our Alma Mater but also for the communities we serve. Together, we can support scholarships, mentorship programs, infrastructure development, and initiatives that promote excellence at Imo State University.

As hosts, the Imo State Chapter is honored to welcome you home to Owerri, the Heartland City known for its hospitality, vibrance, and cultural warmth. Over the four days, we encourage you to immerse yourself in the planned activities, reconnect with old friends, make new ones, and take pride in being part of a global family united by the blue and white spirit of our University.

We are confident that this gathering will inspire renewed commitment, spark innovative ideas, and leave lasting memories. Let us embrace this opportunity to celebrate our identity, share our successes, and reaffirm our pledge to uphold the values of our great Alma Mater.

Once again, welcome to the 2025 Homecoming, Convention, and AGM of the Imo State University Alumni Association. May this event strengthen our unity, deepen our pride, and propel us toward greater achievements together.

Long live the Imo State University Alumni Association! Long live Imo State University!

— Imo State Chapter, Imo State University Alumni Association. 

From 14th to 17th August 2025, the Imo State University Alumni Association (Mother Chapter) will host one of its most anticipated events – the Heartland 2025 Homecoming and AGM. This special edition promises to be a vibrant celebration of friendship, achievement, and the enduring spirit of our alma mater.

Heartland 2025 will reunite graduates from across generations and professions, providing a platform to reconnect, network, and strengthen the bonds that make IMSU truly unique. Across the four days, attendees will enjoy a rich lineup of activities including a formal opening ceremony, cultural showcases, networking sessions, sports competitions, alumni recognitions, and the Annual General Meeting where the future of our association will be shaped.

Beyond celebration, the Heartland 2025 is a call to action – to reflect on the impact IMSU has had on our lives and to reaffirm our commitment to contributing to its continued growth. Together, we will share stories, forge new collaborations, and inspire the next generation of graduates.

The Mother Chapter warmly invites all alumni to come home, relive cherished memories, and create new ones. Heartland 2025 is not just an event – it’s a homecoming of hearts.

The Federal Government has signed a $62.8m MoU with the Kuwait Fund to support Kaduna’s Reaching Out-of-School Children (ROOSC) project—Kuwait Fund’s first intervention in Nigeria. 

The project will deliver 102 schools and rehabilitate 170 learning centres across the state. 

Ghana’s EOCO, in collaboration with the FBI and US Justice Department, has seized a 2019 Lamborghini Urus from dancehall star Shatta Wale.

The luxury vehicle, tied to proceeds from US convict Nana Kwabena Amuah’s \$4.7m financial crimes, was found at the artist’s Trassaco Valley residence.

Shatta Wale voluntarily surrendered the car after pleading for a discreet operation. He and a former National Signal Bureau official are now under investigation.

US authorities seek to repatriate the vehicle as part of Amuah’s restitution. 

D’Tigress secured their fifth straight FIBA Women’s AfroBasket title with a 78–64 win over Mali, extending their unbeaten run to 29 games since 2015.

With seven titles, Nigeria now ranks second behind Senegal (11 titles) in the tournament’s history. 

The International Press Centre has condemned the shutdown of Badegi 90.1FM by Niger Governor Bago, calling it an abuse of power.

IPC urged the immediate reopening of the station, warning against threats to press freedom in a democratic society.