Founded
- Initial formation discussions began on 16 February 2016
- Inaugural General Meeting held in Festac Town
- Constitution and governance framework developed
- CAC incorporation completed on 12 August 2016
- Early school-support interventions commenced
About FGSCAA
One Class. One History. A Lifelong Commitment.
The Festac Grammar School Class of 1998 Alumni Association (FGSCAA) brings together members of the 1998 graduating class in service to our alma mater, one another and the wider community.
The Association was founded in 2016 and registered with the Corporate Affairs Commission of Nigeria that same year.
- Founded
- 2016
- CAC Incorporated
- 12 August 2016
Registered with the Corporate Affairs Commission of Nigeria since 2016.
Who We Are
FGSCAA is the alumni association of the 1998 graduating class of Festac Grammar School.
The Association exists to preserve lifelong bonds among classmates while supporting Festac Grammar School, its students, members of the Association and the wider community through educational, charitable, social and developmental initiatives.
Since its establishment in 2016, FGSCAA has developed from an alumni reunion platform into a structured institution with an elected leadership system, Board of Trustees, Board of Directors, Standing Committees, member groups, documented financial and governance processes, school-support projects, welfare programmes, scholarships and community outreach.
Our Story
On 16 February 2016, members of the Festac Grammar School Class of 1998 began discussing the creation of an alumni association that could reconnect former classmates and build a lasting relationship with their alma mater.
The early group used WhatsApp as its initial communication platform and began developing the structure, constitution and legal framework for the Association.
In March 2016, the inaugural general meeting was held in Festac Town, Lagos. The early Trustees were ratified and preparations began for formal registration, elections and the development of the Association’s first projects.
FGSCAA was incorporated with the Corporate Affairs Commission on 12 August 2016.
From the beginning, the Association combined fellowship with service — supporting Festac Grammar School, creating educational opportunities, strengthening member connections and developing an institutional structure intended to endure beyond any individual administration.
What Guides Us
Vision, Mission, Purpose & Commitment
Vision
To serve our alma mater, alumni members and to advance lifelong love of learning, responsible citizenship, and personal integrity.
Mission
To reunite alumni while sustaining and fostering relationships within the alma mater community through social, charitable, educational, and spiritual activities.
Purpose
To foster, advance, and support the interests and welfare of Festac Grammar School in accordance with its ideals, principles, and traditions.
Commitment
To provide services and activities that strengthen alumni connection, support students and advance the wellbeing of the school community.
Our Character
What Defines FGSCAA
Alma Mater Service
Supporting educational development, school infrastructure, learning resources, scholarships and student opportunity.
Member Welfare
Supporting members through approved welfare programmes, mutual assistance and a strong culture of fellowship.
Community Impact
Extending humanitarian support beyond the Association through outreach and community initiatives.
Institutional Continuity
Building governance, records, leadership succession, publications and digital systems so FGSCAA’s history and work are preserved for future generations.
Our Journey
Selected milestones in the development of FGSCAA.
Institutional Consolidation
Following the end of the first Executive administration, the Board of Trustees assumed a stronger continuity role while the Association developed its administrative and financial systems.
Historical arrangement — not the current constitutional model.
Major Expansion
COVID-19 response: masks and sanitizers for JSS & SSS, and on 15 April 2020 a ₦500,000 COVID-19 Palliative, raised by the BOT and members, shared in cash among 40 members affected by the pandemic. Thrift scheme, monthly bulletin and 13 standing committees launched. First Homecoming Reunion ‘The Year That Changed the World’ (18–19 December 2020): Weekend Retreat, a visit on arrival day to The Life Changer Less Privilege Home (7th Avenue), with ₦255,000 in foodstuffs, groceries and a cash gift for about 50+ resident children, free medical check-up for members at FHA field, a four-speaker maiden lecture series, AGM and Dinner/Dance & Awards Night at Rockview Hotel.
The 13-committee structure is historical, superseded by the six current Standing Committees.
Leadership Transition
- Executive election held
- Back-to-School programme delivered
- First Annual Spelling Bee held
- 10 NECO forms sponsored
- BOT Handing-Over Report presented in July 2021
Education & Outreach
- 10 JAMB forms sponsored
- Humanitarian outreach conducted
- Orphanage and spinal-cord-support beneficiaries assisted
- Continued member and community engagement
Institutional Building
- Transitional BOT stewardship period commenced after the previous EXCO tenure
- Member Groups A–F strengthened participation and meeting hosting
- Debt-recovery exercise implemented
- Legacy dues recovered
- Historical member-loan recoveries continued
- Science Laboratory works commenced (October 2023)
BOT stewardship was transitional and is historical.
Key Milestones
- Science Laboratory renovated and equipped
- Grass slasher / grounds-support project completed
- Back-to-School support continued
- Annual dues increased to strengthen welfare capacity
- 8th Anniversary publication produced
- Members Code of Conduct implemented
- Free Medical Check-Up Initiative held
Scholarships & Outreach
- Homecoming Reunion Weekend
- Tuition support scholarships of ₦100,000 each were awarded to 10 outstanding FGS graduates admitted to tertiary institutions.
- ₦1,000,000 total scholarship support
- ₦691,000 in relief materials and cash gifts donated to the Spinal Cord Injuries Association of Nigeria (SCIAN) and Beth Torrey Home.
- Continued community and member engagement
Governance Renewal
- Constitution and Bylaws restated and ratified on 25 April 2026
- Updated CAC Trustee composition recorded in 2026
- Current governance structure established
- FGSCAA marked 10 years as a registered association
- New public website and My FGSCAA digital member platform developed
Earlier governance arrangements shown here are historical. Current governance is set by the Constitution ratified on 25 April 2026 and the current CAC Trustee record.
Ten Years of Building Together
From the first conversations in 2016 to a registered association with structured governance, documented projects, welfare programmes, scholarships, member groups, publications and a secure digital platform, FGSCAA’s story is one of classmates choosing to remain connected and useful to one another and to the school that helped shape them.
- Founded & Registered
- 2016
- Projects & Programmes Delivered
- 16
- Documented Impact Investment
- ₦12M+
- Registered Dues-Paying Members
- 83
Our Guiding Principles
- School & Student Development
- Lifelong Learning
- Responsible Citizenship
- Member Welfare
- Community Service
- Integrity
- Accountability
- Fellowship
- Institutional Continuity
Built on Governance. Sustained by Service.
FGSCAA’s current governance framework includes the Board of Trustees, Board of Directors, Executive Committee and six Standing Committees operating within the Association’s Constitution and approved governance structure.
Our Archive
Our history is preserved through meeting minutes, reports, bulletins, publications, project records and other institutional documents.
Sources & Press
Independent coverage of FGSCAA's 27th anniversary activities, including the 2025 scholarships and charity outreach.
- The NationFGS Class of ’98 alumni marks 27 years with charity, scholarshipsRead on The Nation(opens external site in a new tab)
- TEJFGS Class of ’98 Alumni Celebrate 27 Years with Homecoming, Reunion, Scholarships, Charity OutreachRead on TEJ(opens external site in a new tab)
- IndependentFGSCAA ’98: Giving Back In Grand StyleRead on Independent(opens external site in a new tab)
- CitySpyFestac Grammar School ’98 Class Hosts Homecoming PartyRead on CitySpy(opens external site in a new tab)