The President of Lagelu Grammar School Old Boys Association (LAGSOBA), Professor Olufemi Omisore has announced that all is now set for the celebration of his alma mater’s 60th anniversary.
Speaking with Parrot Xtra during the week, the Obafemi Awolowo University don announced that all arrangements for the diamond anniversary have been concluded.
He spoke further “The celebration is a week-long affair and it starts on Sunday, January 21, 2018 with an interdenominational thanksgiving church service at the school hall, Lagelu Grammar School, Agugu, Ibadan”.
Read the full outline of the 60th anniversary:
Pre-Event
- Visit and Briefing of the Governor on the 60th Anniversary Activities
- Press Conference on the 60th. Anniversary
DAY ONE –
Sunday, January 21, 2018 – Inter-denominational Thanksgiving Church Service
Venue: School Hall
Time: 10:00am – 12:00noon
Dressing: Green OFI CAP
DAY TWO
MONDAY –JAN 22ND 2018- PEACE WALK
08:00 am: Old Boys Assemble at Mapo Hall
08:20 am: Anthem (National and School)
08:30 am: A. Address by the National President.
- Address by the Chairman 60th Anniversary Committe-
Lagelite Tony Aletor
09:00 am: Commencement of Peace Walk.
Route: Mapo – Bere – Labiran – Oja igbo –Aremo- Ode – Aje – Agugu – School.
11:00 am: Planting of Anniversary trees at School Campus
11:00 am: Presentation/Dedication of Alumni Centre.
11:45 am: Inspection of Sets’ Projects.
12:30 pm: Refreshment
DRESSING : Customized Polo Shirt , Customized Green Face Cap & Green Trouser
DAY THREE–
Tuesday, January 23, 2018 – Courtesy/Charity
08:00 am – 08:30 am: Arrival/Anthem (National and School)
08:30 am – 09:00 am: Opening Remark by the President and departure for various functions.
9.00am-12.00am: Health Campaign; Medical Check-up
09:00 am – 11:00 am: Visit to Olubadan of Ibadan Land HRH Oba Saliu Akanmu Adetunji.
11:00 am – 12:00 pm: Visit to Founding Principal Chief Ayo Labiyi
12:00 – 01:00 pm Visit to Charity Homes
01:00 – 02:00pm Refreshment
DRESSING : Customized Green Face Cap
DAY FOUR – Wednesday, January 24, 2018 –
SCHOOL MAG/CLUBS’ LAUNCH
09:00am – 09:05am Arrival/Anthem (National and School)
09:05am – 09:10am Opening Remarks / Introduction
09:10am – 9.55am
Special lecture on rudiments of mentoring
9.55am- 10.55am Drama (Incorruptible Judge)
10:55am – 11:55am Inter-Class Debate
11:55am – 12:55pm Quiz
12:55pm – 1:55pm Presentation of Gifts to Winners
1:55pm – 2:55pm Presentation of Associations
- Literal and Debating.
- Press Club
- Drama and Musical Society
- French Club
- Geography
- Agric
- Science Club.
02.55pm – 03:25pm Refreshment
03.25pm – 04:00pm Presentation of Mentors and Tutors for the Association/ Clubs
04:00pm – 04:40pm Presentation of Certificates to School Association/Clubs
04:40 – 05:40pm Presentation of School Magazine/Press Centre
DRESSING: SCHOOL TIE, WHITE SHIRT, GREEN TROUSER
DAY FIVE – Thursday, January 25, 2018
Career Talk
09:00am – 09:15am Arrival of Guests/Anthem (National and School)
09:15am – 09:20am Opening Remarks by Chairman, Career Talk
09:20am – 09:30am Key Note address by the distinguished alumni of the 60th Anniversary – Mr. Kase Lawal.
Presentation of Diamond Anniversary Distinguished Career Mentors/ Achievers in four Categories
- Leadership & Management e.g. Public Service, Corporate Management etc.
- Academics
- Entrepreneurs
- Individual Achievers e.g. Sports, Music, Law etc.
Dedication of the constructed 3-block of Classrooms by Sen. Soji Akanbi
Refreshment
DRESSING : School Tie, White shirt and Green Trouser
DAY SIX– Friday – January 26, 2018
09:00am – 09:05am Arrival of Guests/Anthem (National and School)
09:05am – 09:10am Introduction/Opening Speeches
09:10am – 10:10am Diamond Anniversary Lecture – Prof. Bolaji Owasanoye, Chairman, ICPC
10:10am – 10:40am Question and Answer Session.
10:40am – 01:00pm Refreshment
1:00pm – 2:30pm Jumat Service
03:00pm – 3:10pm Arrival of Guests/Anthem (National and School)
03:10pm – 03:20pm Introductions / Opening Speeches
03:20pm – 03:50am Key Note address by His Excellency, Governor of Oyo State – H.E. Sen. Ajibola Ajimobi
03:50pm – 04:50pm Match Pass and Calisthenics presentation by students
04:50pm – 05:30pm Novelty Match – Lagelu Old Boys vs Loyola Old Boys
05:30pm – 06:00pm Presentation of Gifts and Certificates
06:00pm – 06:00pm Vote of Thanks and Closing Remarks
09:00pm – 12midnight Boys Night Out
DRESSING : Customized Polo Shirt , Customized Green Face Cap & Green Trouser
DAY SEVEN–
Saturday, January 27, 2018
02:00pm – 02:10pm Arrival of Guests
02:10pm – 02:15pm Arrival of Chief Host – Sen. Abiola Ajimobi, Governor, Oyo State
02:15pm – 02:20pm Opening Prayer
02:20pm – 02:30pm Anthem (National and School)
02:30pm – 02:40pm. Recognition of Guests
Opening Address by the Principal, Mr. Tope Onipede, MSTAN
Address by the Chairman, Diamond Anniversary Committee, Mr. Tony Aletor
02:40pm – 02:50pm Welcome Address by the National President Lagelu Grammar School Old Boys Association. – Prof. Chief Olufemi Omisore FNITP, RTP, JP.
02:55pm – 03:25pm Address by the Chairman, Board of Trustee –Col. (Rtd) Bola Ogunsanwo
03:10pm – 03:25pm Address by the Chairman, School Governing Council – Chief Adebayo Adelabu (Deputy Gov. CBN) & Foundation Laying Ceremony of the School Governing Board Building
03:25pm – 04:00pm
Address by the Hon. Commissioner for Education, Oyo State-Prof. Adeniyi Olowofela
Keynote Address by H.E Sen. Abiola Ajimobi, Governor, Oyo State
04:00pm – 04:30pm Presentation of the various Endowment Funds and the Endowment Committee Members
04:30pm – 05:00pm Presentation of Documentary on Alumni Relation Unit – Lagelite Yinka Oyinlola
05:00pm – 05:15pm Goodwill Messages
05:15pm – 05:50pm Award Presentations
05:50pm – 06:00pm Cutting of Anniversary Cake
06:00pm – 07:00pm Menu Menu Menu
07:00pm – 07:20pm Vote of Thanks
07:20pm – 08:20pm DANCE! DANCE!! DANCE !!!
DRESSING: GREEN OFI CAP AND WHITE AGBADA.
Wale Adeoye, Secretary, Diamond Anniversary Committee
