Preparations for the golden jubilee celebration of Omoluorogbo Grammar School, Akure, Ondo State, have reached a complicated stage, with Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa anticipated to inaugurate a accomplished ultra-modern administrative block and carry out the groundbreaking ceremony for 2 new four-classroom block initiatives initiated by the college’s alumni.
The occasions, scheduled for Saturday, type a part of actions marking the establishment’s fiftieth anniversary and underscore the alumni neighborhood’s dedication to enhancing instructional infrastructure and securing a brighter future for the college.
The accomplished administrative block and proposed classroom initiatives type a part of a legacy infrastructure initiative comprising 4 four-classroom blocks deliberate for the college. The initiative is designed to deal with the establishment’s infrastructural wants, improve the educational setting and supply a extra conducive ambiance for educating and studying.
The initiatives, championed by the alumni, replicate a collective willpower to translate the golden jubilee celebration into tangible growth that can profit present college students and generations to come.
The anniversary, themed “Celebrating Our Legacy, Shaping the Future,” with the motto “Five Decades of Excellence and Impact,” is predicted to appeal to former college students, authorities representatives, conventional rulers, non secular leaders, members of the college neighborhood and different distinguished company.
The Chairman of the OGSA fiftieth Anniversary Planning and Implementation Committee, Hon. Kayode Akinmade, stated alumni units throughout totally different graduating years had been intensifying preparations to guarantee a profitable and memorable celebration.
He stated the varied units had been mobilising members, coordinating reunion actions and supporting programmes designed to commemorate the college’s 5 a long time of instructional service.
Akinmade additionally disclosed that encouraging indications had been obtained from alumni teams within the diaspora, together with members within the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada and elements of Asia, significantly China and Japan, who had expressed their intention to take part within the historic reunion.
Their anticipated participation, he stated, would add a world dimension to the celebration whereas strengthening the bonds amongst former college students throughout geographical boundaries.
The three-day celebration will start on Thursday, October 29, with an interdenominational thanksgiving service, alumni reunion, mentorship and networking actions.
Friday, October 30, will function inter-house sports activities and social engagements involving former college students and members of the college neighborhood.
The grand finale will maintain on Saturday, October 31, on the college premises in Akure, starting at 10:00 a.m.
Activities for the day will embrace the commissioning of the finished administrative block, the groundbreaking ceremony for the 2 four-classroom block initiatives, goodwill messages from invited dignitaries and stakeholders, and the presentation and launch of the golden jubilee legacy challenge.
A keynote deal with will likely be delivered by Dr. Mogaji Stephen Alaba of the Federal University Oye-Ekiti on the subject, “The Past, the Present and the Future.”
The programme can even function a dialogue on “The Future of Omoluorogbo Grammar School, Akure: Challenges and Solutions,” alongside cultural shows and different anniversary actions.
Akinmade stated the golden jubilee was greater than an event to rejoice the establishment’s historical past, describing it as a chance for alumni and different stakeholders to renew their dedication to the college’s growth.
He famous that the classroom initiatives represented a sensible demonstration of the alumni’s resolve to put money into the establishment and create a long-lasting legacy for current and future college students.
The planning committee has referred to as on alumni, dad and mom, company organisations, philanthropists, authorities companies and well-meaning people to assist the college’s growth initiatives and take part actively within the anniversary celebration.
As Omoluorogbo Grammar School marks 50 years of instructional heritage, the golden jubilee gives a chance for reflection, reunion, gratitude and renewed dedication to tutorial excellence and institutional progress.
