AFROGRAMS is set to honor Amosun and others at its 70th founder’s anniversary.
Glamtush reports that as African Church Grammar School (AFROGRAMS) Abeokuta is set to celebrate its 70th Anniversary, former governor of Ogun state, Senator Ibikunle Amosun FCA CON, is among prominent individuals set to be honoured during the week-long activities of the establishment of the school.
Founded in 1955 by the African Church Mission, the school, which is “famous for high standard”, has produced prominent individuals who have excelled in their various field of endeavours. It is in recognition of this that National Executive Council of the Old Students Association of the school has come up with a series of engaging events, including career talk, award presentation, projects commissioning to herald its 2025 Annual General Meeting (AGM).
Located in Ita Iyalode, directly opposite the residence of the former Nigerian president – Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, the institution remains a cornerstone of academic excellence in Ogun State.
In a statement jointly signed by the Old Students Association’s National President – Dr. Babatunde Akinsola and General Secretary – Alhaji Lion Shafih Adeyemi Amusa, the celebration will start from Tuesday, 18th February 2025, to Sunday, 23rd February, 2025.
Activities marking the event will include a career talk for students, a literary and debating competition, a novelty football match between old students and teachers, and a Jumat service at Owu Central Mosque while a Church service also follows at African Church, Idi-Ape, Abeokuta.
Other highlights include suya night, presentation of a 10-year master plan, commissioning of new projects, awards ceremony, and elections of new officers.
The anniversary, which also aims to reunite past students, celebrates the school’s achievements, and set a vision for its future will see other prominent Alumni get awards from the National Executive Council of the Old Students Association. Among the Awardees are, Hon. Oyetunde Ojo – the Chairman of Federal Housing Authority, Chief Biodun Agbaje – a businessman and philanthropist, Dr. Mutiu O. Agboke Esq – Resident Electoral Commissioner (Osun State), Mr. Bayo Olujimi Ogundimu – a reputable administrator and former Registrar of D S Adegbenro ICT Polytechnic, Mr. Bola Badmus – a financial expert and consultant, and Dr. Tokunbo Sowunmi – a medical doctor based in the UK.
The Old Students Association remains committed to ensuring the continued growth and development of their alma mater.
