About the Association.
Voluntary, fraternal, and united by our formative years across Catholic seminaries worldwide.
Conceived in Abuja (2020–2021)
The Association was conceived in the course of a series of events involving Old Seminarians in the year 2020 in Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory.
Meetings commenced in earnest in February 2021, culminating in the grand plan for our historic inauguration on Saturday, September 4th, 2021.
Who We Are
We are the Old Seminarians Association of Nigeria (OSAN). OSAN is a voluntary, fraternal association for all Nigerians who had their post-primary education in any Catholic Seminary anywhere in the world.
We serve as an umbrella body for all Nigerians irrespective of their current socio-economic and religious backgrounds, united by the rare privilege of passing through seminary formation.
Aims & Objectives
The core principles driving our fraternal network and societal impact across Nigeria.
National Integration
To work towards national integration and cultural cohesion in Nigeria, bridging divides through shared values.
Ethics & Public Service
To use our intrinsic values and trainings to promote national harmony, good ethics, and selflessness in public service.
Fellowship & Solidarity
To work towards the fellowship of love and solidarity among all Old Seminarians in Nigeria irrespective of ethnic, religious, and cultural background.
Become Part of the Brotherhood
Join hands with fellow alumni to preserve our heritage, foster national unity, and support our alma maters.