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Ilesa Grammar School to Mark 90th Anniversary in Grand Style

Shola Oshunkeye
Ilesa Grammar School

Ilesa Grammar School

By Damola Emmanuel 

For nine decades, it has maintained its prime position among the most sought-after grammar schools in Nigeria, in the West African sub-region and in Africa. For 90 years, it has held its ground firmly and proudly among secondary schools in Nigeria that offer world-class standard of education, producing producing exceptional leaders, world renowned technocrats and legends across all sectors of human endeavour.

Wherever its products are, whether in governance, the academia, legal jurisprudence, corporate world, commerce and industry, media, banking and finance, engineering, sports and recreation, they shine like a million stars flying the flag of Omoluabi with pride and dignity.

That is why all roads will lead to Ilesa Grammar School, Ilesa, Osun State, where, for a whole week in February, the old students, eminent Nigerians, and friends of the school from across the globe will gather to celebrate the school’s 90th anniversary of its establishment and the phenomenal impact it has made over the years.

Ilesa Grammar School’s Empire Building

Yes, roll out the drums! Blow the trumpet! Ilesa Grammar School, the oldest secondary school in Ijesaland and second oldest in Osun State, and a  member of the prestigious AIONIAN elite schools in Yorùbáland is 90!

Announcing the week-long celebration, the Chairman of the Organising Committee for the 90th Anniversary, Dr. Wale Bolorunduro, a former Commissioner of Finance in Osun State, said the activities marking the incredible milestone will start from Monday, February 5, and run till Sunday, February 11, 2024.

“We are set to receive the world,” he enthused.

During the anniversary week, Dr. Bolorunduro emphasized, some landmark projects executed by the Old Students Association will be commissioned. There will be anniversary lecture; special sporting activities including soccer and the school’s annual inter-house sports; presentation of awards to deserving alumni who have flown the school’s flag very high across the world; courtesy visits to the Executive Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke, and the Owa Obokun Adimula of Ijesaland, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Dr. Adekunle Aromolaran II;  community outreach activities including free medicals and charity donation to the School of Handicapped Children, among others.

The National President, Ilesa Grammar School Old Students’ Association (ILEGSOSA), Engr. (Dr.) Obisesan Daramola, underscored the significance of the 90th anniversary of the great institution, saying it goes beyond just counting the numbers.

Praising the Old Students Association for their gigantic efforts in making the school to stand proudly among its peers, he recalled the years when the wind of government policy sommersault blew the school with the force of hurricane but was made to stand firm by the resolute resolve of the old students who worked assiduously to ensure that nothing diminishes the glory of Ilesa Grammar School.

Ilesa Grammar School new wing

“Indeed, we have every cause to praise God and celebrate,” Engr. Daramola said, promising eminent Nigerians that will flood Ilesa for the week of celebration an exhilarating experience.

“Our great school, Ilesa Grammar School, is set to receive the world,” Dr. Biodun Oguniyi, Secretary of the Organising Committee quipped. “The anniversary will be a unique experience for all stakeholders, Old Students, our guests, current students, and, indeed, Ijesaland.”

Below is the programme of events as released by Dr. Wale Bolorunduro, Chairman of the Organising Committee:

(Title: Stakeholder Involvement: Shaping the Future of Learning; Towards the Future of Work)

 

 

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