Igbo-Owu old student alumni celebrate 25th anniversary
The Old Students Association of Igbo-Owu Secondary School 1999 set (IGBOSSA) Mushin, Lagos on Saturday celebrated 25th anniversary of the graduation from the school.
The celebration which involves prominent personality from various professions was held at Standard Hall in Mushin, Lagos state.
Part of the line up of activities done during the previous week was presentation of public address system to the school , Award presentation was given to the pupils of the school as free medical outreach like blood sugar level, BP Checks among others was organised for the old school students of the school, the teachers and disable at the programme.
In his address of welcome, the President of the alumni ,Mr Hakeem Kazeem commended members and their former teachers for creating time to attend the event.
Kazeem said the major objective of the programme was promote the development of the school and also encourage students graduating from the school to embrace the developmental programme and it’s milestone achievement.
He said the programme would feature exchanging of ideas among old students on projects and programmes, showcasing products and networking among members that can be executed to enhance the development of their former school members.
” I want to thank God for his grace upon our lives to witness this special day to gather and celebrate 25th anniversary of our graduation from Igbo-Owu secondary school.
“The major objective of this programme is for us to brainstorm and interact on how to promote the development of our school for upcoming graduating students to emulate and build on.
” We appreciate all our past and former principals and teachers who came from far and near to honour our invitation.
“‘ladies and gentlemen, you are officially welcome and I wish us all happy celebrations,” he said.
In his remarks, one of the former principals of the school, Mr Folorunso Etti thanked the association for inviting him and other former teachers to the event.
Etti appreciated God for giving him and the old students good health and grace to be alive to see each other after many years.
He advised the old students to embrace leadership positions in the society to bring positive development to the country.
“I want to advise every one of you to embrace leadership position in the society and promote the development of our country.
“What we impacted unto you is the idea o what you are doing today, so replicate the same to change the narration and history of Nigeria,” he advised.
Some of the highlights of the activities of the association during week includes, a football novelty match between the old students and the students, award presentation to best students and free medical treatment for school teachers.
Igbo-Owu secondary school, Mushin, Lagos was founded in the 1983 and had produced prominent Nigerians who were successful in their chosen careers.
