Class 1983 of Old Students’ Association of Igbo Elerin Grammar School, Bangbola, via Ibadan on Thursday, 25th of August 2022 celebrated the retirement of the outgoing Principal of the school, Mrs Janet Olufunmilola who will retire from active service on the 31st August, 2022.
Dignitaries who graced the event includes Engr. Gbade Ojo, SGB Chairman also an old student of the school; Chief Mrs Grace Bisi Oderinde the former Permanent Secretary of TESCOM, currently Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Women Affairs & Social Inclusion, who was also the Mother of the Day; The Ven. Moses Popoola, father of the day; Chief Sunday Gbenjo, Chairman of the Day and also of class “83; Comitite Emmanuel Adetoro Comity 1983 President; Dr Sikiru Adekola Adebayo, a medical consultant at University College Hospital Ibadan.
Speaking at the event, Comitite Emmanuel Adetoro, “83 President appreciated the outgoing Principal on her selfless and meritorious services towards the development of the school, and he equally wished the graduating students success in their future endeavors.
Presenting Certificate of Excellence and Cash Prizes to best three students in Science Innovations & Arts, Dr. Sikiru Adebayo said it was in fulfillment of his pledge to the school, and an encouragement for the Students and those coming behind them.
Furthermore, Engr. Sunday Gbenjo who chaired the event stated that it is important to celebrate teachers who are instrumental to the growth of the students after which an award of excellence was presented to two teachers.Mr Folasayo F. S Mrs Alawode B R.
In her speech, Mrs Grace Bisi Oderinde admonished the Parents to ensure that their children further their education and always monitor their progress in school, after which she was decorated by Engr. Sunday Gbenjo as honorary member of Class “83 on behalf of Class “83.
In addition to the gifts presented to Mrs Janet Olufunmilola Ogundare, Engr. Sunday Gbenjo announced additional cash gift of #100,000.
Finally, the Chairman of the event, Engr. Sunday Gbenjo advised the graduands to be a good ambassadors of the school and pay attention to their studies moving forward. He further congratulates the parents for their scarifices towards their children and pray that they will reap the fruit of the labor.