By Onilede Titi Faith<\/p>\n
The Old Students\u2019 Association of Ijebu-Ife Community Grammar School has unveiled a \u20a650 million rehabilitation initiative as part of activities to mark the school\u2019s 50th anniversary.<\/p>\n
Founded on September 5, 1975, through the efforts of Ijebu-Ife indigenes, the school is set to benefit from a tripartite signature project launched by the alumni.<\/p>\n
The projects include perimeter fencing, installation of CCTV cameras, and provision of solar-powered lighting.<\/p>\n
According to a statement signed by the association\u2019s president, Adeniyi Afolabi, and the chairman of the Local Organising Committee, Rotimi Omoniyi, the perimeter fence has been completed, while other works are ongoing.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis school is a community school. The founding fathers invested their time and resources to give us the best.<\/p>\n
“We have a responsibility to ensure that their vision does not die,\u201d the statement read.<\/p>\n
The alumni also revealed plans to provide digital classrooms, rehabilitate old structures, and have already rebuilt the main gate while constructing a new one at the rear of the school.<\/p>\n
Notable alumni include Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, a member of the school\u2019s second set; U.S.-based surgeon Dr. Babalola Adejinle, once ranked among the 20 most influential Nigerians in America; and Engr. Afolabi, Shell Nigeria Limited\u2019s first gas reservoir engineer.<\/p>\n
The golden jubilee celebrations will open on Thursday, September 4, with a courtesy visit to the Ajalorun of Ijebu-Ife, Oba Afolorunso Oguntayo.<\/p>\n
Activities will continue with a health talk on cancer and hypertension, free medical tests, a novelty football match, and a gala night on Friday, September 5.<\/p>\n
The keynote lecture, themed \u201cHonouring the Past, Inspiring the Future,\u201d will be delivered by Prof. Denloye Abiodun, Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academics), of the Lagos State University of Science and Technology.<\/p>\n
The grand finale on Saturday, September 6, will feature tributes to Governor Sanwo-Olu, the Ajalorun of Ijebu-Ife, and the school\u2019s founding fathers, including the late Otunba Olajide Adebanjo and Adedeji Oyenuga.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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