It was funfair and a ceremonial recess of some sort characterised by hands shaking of old friends as the Ijebu Ode Grammar School (JOGS 78/83 gathered at the school for the 2023 eunion in celebration of their 40 anniversary of post secondary education.
Speaking at the media parley to usher in the 3 days event of the Reunion, President JOGS, Class’s of 78/83, MrTolbudeen Oduniyi challenged the Old Students to become important stakeholders in the drive to achieve high moral and academic transformation of their Alma Mater. He said they were at the occasion to give back to the school which had Immpacted their lives, nurtured and groomed them into becoming successful citizens According to him , each individual should ensure that the vision behind the establishment of the school is sustained
With the theme , “How to live a meaningful and fruitful while in school and after the School “, the President noted that the implications of the impact of the school is to give back to the school , the community and even ensure that the society moves forward
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The Keynote speaker , ArchBishop Afolabi Odufuwa in his remarks said individuals should identify with what they are passionate about and therefore should create positive changes in their various communities
Meanwhile, it was a celebration of joy and re-union for the 78/83 Set of Ijebu Ode Grammar School when they gathered to mark 40 years of leaving their former secondary school . Part of the 3 days event Saw quiz competition among the present day students and donation of a 30 seater bus to the school
Some of old students also attended a Jummat service at Ijebu Ode Central Mosque for a prayer session . The grand finale of the event witnessed a well-packaged reception where the old students, families, well-wishers, relations and friends dine and wine together to celebrate the goodness of God in the lives of the old students.
The event was concluded in grand style with a Church thanksgiving at the Christ Church Italowajoda on Sunday 25th June 2023.
