Agboju Secondary School Old Students '83/88 Set Celebrates 35th Anniversary in Grand Style

- Emeka Esogbue

In a moment of joy and refreshing memories, the Old Students of Agboju Secondary School, Old Road, Lagos '83/88 Set, gathered in Lagos on Saturday to celebrate the 35th anniversary of their graduation from the school.

The members of the Association, coming from different parts of the country under the headship of Mr. Michael Aboiralabor were ecstatic about their youthfulness growing up as schoolmates as they smiled and felicitated with one another.

Guests and other attendees had started to arrive at Avana, the venue of the event as early as noon in anticipation of what awaited them. However, they were not alone as their former principal of the school and their teachers also joined the event.

The program started with the nation's anthem recited by all. Moments later, Mr Michael Aboiralor recognized the presence of all. He gave a view of what awaited the guests at the event, thanking all for making attendance despite the tight schedule.

Shortly after, there was a cultural display from the Agboju Senior Secondary School Drama Club as Hausa, Igbo, and Yoruba troupes took the opportunity to entertain the audience.

Guests were further thrilled by two escapologists who displayed esoteric practices with fires and papers even as the audience cheered their magical performances in wonderment.

The height of the program was the honour and recognition of some members of the Association for their pioneering efforts and excellent contributions to the existence and growth of the Association since its foundation and among them were Barr Lloyd Okereafor, the pioneer Chairman, Dr. Emeka Esogbue, the pioneer Secretary who also created the group on social media, and Mr. Wasiu Sule, the present General Secretary who was hailed for his commitment to the Association.

Others include Dr. Kayode Akinrolabu, a Lecturer and immediate erstwhile Chairman of the Association, Rashidat Taiwo Soyemi, Ekpo Odunigide, Dorathy Okafor, the Vice-Chairman, and the Chairman who also received an award.

A former Principal of the school, Mrs. J. O. Dada, and the current office holder, Mrs Adedeji Taibat Adesola were not excluded from the season of awards while Mr. Aishatu Morenike Shittu also received the same award.

Retired Nigerian Athlete, a former student who participated in the 1986 World Junior Championships in Athens and came first in the 100 meters race and also the 1987 All-Africa Games in Nairobi where she also came first in 200 meters race, was also honoured though represented.

Members relieved themselves with the various dance steps with which they matched the old-school tunes that blared from the DJ's speakers.

Members were identifiably dressed in native attire with mufflers worn around their necks to identify with the mother school.

Prominent students produced by the '83/88 Set include Dr. Roy Enemudo, an Orthopedic Surgeon with bone as an area of specialty who is based in Delta State, Dr. Shehu Latunji Akintola, Professor of Fisheries and former Head of the Fisheries Department, Lagos State University, Mr. Godfrey Efeurhobo, Group Chief Commercial Officer (GCCO), Africell who previously worked with Airtel.

Others are Mr. Lloyd Okereafor, ACIS, Lawyer and Relief Head, Litigations with ECOBANK, Dr. Emeka Esogbue, foremost Nigerian Historian, Writer, and Journalist; Editor-at-Large, Integrity Watchdog International Magazine and Winner of Social Media Personality of the Year, 2015, Dr. Owolabi Akinsheinde, CEO of Plusson Technologies and Consultancy and Some prominent Nigerian Politician and Stakeholder in Oyo State, Hon Oluwaseun Ololade Oyewo among others.

The anniversary cake was cut by the members present.

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