In 1997, the Imo State University, Owerri graduated her first set of alumni, and has continued to graduate professionals, who have been found worthy in character and learning. Efforts by concerned former students of the University led by Prince Chinedu Obi to put in place an Alumni Association materialized in 2002 with the formation of the Imo State University Alumni Association, first in the FCT, which became the Steering Chapter of the Imo State University Alumni Association.

The formal motion for the setting up of the Alumni was moved by late Mr. Ononuju Onunkwo (GPD, 1999) and supported by Pastor. George Eke (Geography, 1997). Mr. Vitus Ukwuoma was appointed as the Coordinator of the Alumni in the FCT until the election of its officers a few months later.