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Lagelu Grammar School Ibadan’s Class Of ’82 In Classic Re-Union

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L-R: Dr Kamoru Ogunsesan, Col Bola Ogunsanwo and Sunday Amoo
L-R: Dr Kamoru Ogunsesan, Col Bola Ogunsanwo and Sunday Amoo

History was made recently when the 1982 class-set of Lagelu Grammar School, Ibadan staged at two-day reunion ‘carnival’ in the capital city of Oyo State.

The well-attended reunion was graced by the national leadership of Lagelu Grammar School Old Boys Association (LAGSOBA).

While delivering his speech, LAGSOBA’s President, Professor (Chief) Emmanuel Olufemi Omisore of the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife admonished influential Nigerians, groups and associations to lend hands of support to governments at all levels to radically transform the country’s education sector.

Professor Omisore explained further that the economic recession being experienced by the country has made it imperative for concerned groups and individuals to lift more than one finger in support of education in the country.

L R Toba Fabiyi Bolanle AdeyemiFisayo KoladeEng Olateju Sunday Amoo Professor Omisore Wale Adeoye Kola AmoleKayode Afolabi Alloy Sikiru Odediran Fawole and others
L R Toba Fabiyi Bolanle AdeyemiFisayo KoladeEng Olateju Sunday Amoo Professor Omisore Wale Adeoye Kola AmoleKayode Afolabi Alloy Sikiru Odediran Fawole and others

His words “when we take care of education, we take care of the future. The present generation of youths must be supported to acquire quality education. Governments at all levels must get their priorities right. Education should be given the kind of attention it requires.”

R L Bolanle Adeyemi Kayode Akintola Afolabi and Kola Amole
R L Bolanle Adeyemi Kayode Akintola Afolabi and Kola Amole

He also took time to salute members of LAGSOBA for doing a Yeoman’s job of keeping their alma mater in top shape and for contributing to the smoothness of the flow of education there.

Taofeek Arowona and others
Taofeek Arowona and others

“We thank God that Lagelu Old boys are excelling in all spheres and are everywhere all over the world. I am also proud that they love their alma mater and have been doing their very best to make it the best.

“Permit me to use this opportunity to urge them strongly to do more especially when we are about to mark the 60th anniversary of the school.”

Yombo Olasupo Orowale Yomi Laniyan and Sikiru Odediran
Yombo Olasupo Orowale Yomi Laniyan and Sikiru Odediran

Professor Omisore elaborated more on the 60th anniversary which comes up sometime in January, 2018.

“We have set up several committees that will work to ensure that the anniversary celebration records resounding success. We are insistent that we will use the opportunity to further transform the school and the lives of the present students and those coming behind them.”

From the left Kayode Afolabi Olayinka Agboola and Professor Olufemi Omisore
From the left Kayode Afolabi Olayinka Agboola and Professor Olufemi Omisore

Earlier in his speech, the Chairman of the set, Mr Sunday Amoo enumerated some of the contributions of the set towards the growth of the school.

According to him “we have been paying the WAEC fees of some indigent students in the school, we produced stools for students’ use at the laboratories among others.”

L R Dr Kamoru Ogunsesan Professor Olufemi Omisore Professor Ayobami Salami
L R Dr Kamoru Ogunsesan Professor Olufemi Omisore Professor Ayobami Salami

During the two-day reunion, LAGSOBA 1982 set members had the opportunity of being lectured on how to make money via agricultural practices.

Pastor Taiwo Otegbeye left with'Oba' Victor Kayode...powerfully present too...
Pastor Taiwo Otegbeye left with Oba Victor Kayodepowerfully present too

A lecture on personal health was also delivered by one of them, Dr Kayode Afolabi who was a onetime Commissioner for Health in Oyo State. He is now a Director at the Federal Ministry of Health in Abuja.

Before Afolabi, another 1982 set member, Pastor Taiwo Otegbeye equally delivered a lecture on personal insurance policy choices. Otegbeye was also a former Commissioner for Information and Culture in Oyo State.

Colonel Bola Ogunsanwo being handed a plaque to confirm his position as'Mentor' of the Class set by Professor Ayobami Salami, the chairman of the set's School's Liaison Committee. He is also the Vice Chancellor of The Technical University, Ibadan (Tech-U)
Colonel Bola Ogunsanwo being handed a plaque to confirm his position as Mentor of the Class set by Professor Ayobami Salami the chairman of the sets Schools Liaison Committee He is also the Vice Chancellor of The Technical University Ibadan Tech U

Another high point during the reunion was the official swearing in of the National Executives of the group led by Mr Sunday Amoo. They were sworn in by Colonel Bola Ogunsanwo (Rtd), the Chairman, Board of Trustees of LAGSOBA. He was earlier decorated as the ‘Role Model’ for the 1982 Set members. The set’s board of trustee was inaugurated too.

Fisayo Kolade left with Barrister Wole Adeosun
Fisayo Kolade left with Barrister Wole Adeosun

A gala night was held afterwards with many prizes won by members during the ‘raffle draw’ segment.

Cultural drama group were also present to thrill LAGSOBA 82 members
Cultural drama group was also present to thrill LAGSOBA 82 members

The two-day reunion was rounded off on the second day with a visit to the school at Agugu, Ibadan.

during the set's visit to Lagelu Grammar School, Agugu, Ibadan on the second day of the reunion...
during the sets visit to Lagelu Grammar School Agugu Ibadan on the second day of the reunion

While speaking after the event, the new Chairman for LAGSOBA ’82, Mr Sunday Amoo thanked all who contributed to the success of the event.

Bolanle Adeyemi left with Dr Kayode Afolabi and others deliberating after inspecting facilities inside the school
Bolanle Adeyemi left with Dr Kayode Afolabi and others deliberating after inspecting facilities inside the school

Said Amoo “On behalf of LAGSOBA 82 set, I thank all who worked assiduously to ensure the success of our two-day reunion. We thank God that we enjoyed clement weather. We thank our national President, Professor Omisore and both Comrade Wale Adeoye, the National Secretary and Engineer Lukman Olateju, the National Financial Secretary who accompanied our President.

“We are also grateful to Colonel Bola Ogunsanwo, our Role Model for graciously accepting to identify with us.

I must specially thank the Diaspora-chairman for LAGSOBA 82, Pharmacist Sikiru Odediran for coming all the way from the US to attend. I can’t forget our Reunion Chairman and Member, Lagos State House of Assembly, Hon Tunde Braimoh who could not make this event because it falls on his birthday and he has to attend to his constituent in Lagos.

“My appreciation goes to other members of the organizing committee including Godwin Okorie, Kolawole Amole, Toba Fabiyi and Bola Adeyemi. May God continue to keep us in one love.”

The two-day event took place at the exclusive Pristine Guests’ Place, Alalubosa GRA, Ibadan between Saturday, September 30 and Sunday, October 1, 2017.

Packaged by Dare Alesinloye

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