Mountaineers 2021

THE IBADAN GRAMMAR SCHOOL OLD STUDENTS ASSOCIATION OF NORTH AMERICA

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WWW.IGSOSANA.ORG SEPTEMBER 2021

Meet Joel! Towards

IGS Head Boy A Center of
Excellence
2020/21 In Education

MOUNTAINEERS AND GUESTS

WELCOME TO THE

14TH ANNUAL

IGSOSANA CONVENTION

DR. & MRS. BAYO LANIYONU

~DEO ET PATRIAE!~

ABOUT IGS

Ibadan Grammar School is a co-ed Anglican
high school open to students of all backgrounds
and faiths. The school was founded on March
31st 1913 on a historical day in Ibadan by
Bishop Alexander Babatunde Akinyele. It was
the first secondary school for Ibadan. At the
heart and soul of Ibadan Grammar School
is a commitment to developing the fullest
potential of every student in learning, faith,
and leadership.

Deo et Patriae 3
Fun Olorun Ati Ile Wa

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THE MOUNTAINEER
BROCHURE

BROCHURE PUBLISHER
IGSOSA North America

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
Dr. Bayo Laniyonu

MANAGING EDITOR / CREATIVE DIRECTOR
Mrs. Ola Olafunmiloye

ASSOCIATE EDITORS
Chief Kola Thomas

Chief Mrs. Temitayo Thomas

PROOF READERS
Oluseyi Adejuyigbe

Folake Bamishe

CONTRIBUTORS
Dr. Tosin Odumosu
Dr. Gboyega Osinbowale
Mr. Abiodun Fanimokun

The IGSOSANA CONNECTIONS Magazine is an annual publication of Ibadan Grammar School Old Students Association - North America
Chapter commemorating the Annual Convention of the organization and documenting efforts that utilize the power of global connections
to tap into new opportunities benefiting our Alma Mater. It honors and celebrates fellow old students, teachers; and connects generations of
students into a coherent symphony of proud scholastic development that lifts the school to greater national and global recognition; and Alumni
to higher prominence in career, private and public service and topmost personal achievements. It encourages members to always think about

“giving back to the school.”

CONNECT & THRIVE | ENGAGE & NETWORK

IGSOSANA CONNECTIONS MAGAZINE © 2021

DECLARATION OF LOYALTY TO THE SCHOOL

I PLEDGE MYSELF TO REMEMBER THAT
AT ALL TIMES AND IN ALL PLACES,
I AM THE REPRESENTATIVE OF
IBADAN GRAMMAR SCHOOL
I WILL THEREFORE STRIVE TO REFRAIN
FROM ANY WORD OR DEED WHICH MAY
BRING DISCREDIT UPON THE SCHOOL
I WILL ENDEAVOUR TO BE ALWAYS LOYAL
TO THE STAFF AND TO ALL SCHOOL FELLOWS.
I WOULD EVER SEEK TO BE WORTHY OF THE SCHOOL;
TO ADD TO ITS LUSTRE, AND
TO CHERISH ITS HIGHEST TRADITIONS:
I WILL TRY TO PLAY MY PART IN
TRANSMITTING THEM TO OTHERS, NOT LESS
BUT GREATER AND BETTER THAN THEY WERE
TRANSMITTED TO ME.
SO HELP ME GOD

Amen

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CONTENTS

10 Schedule of Events
12 Local Organizing Committee
14 Committed to A Vision of Excellence in Education

- President’s Address

17 The Story Behind the Irefin House Name
18 IGSOSANA Executive Council
20 Goodwill Message from the Global President
22 Goodwill Message from Mr. Goodie Ibru
23 Guest of Honor - Dr. Adeniyi Ogunkoya
28 Dallas, Texas
31 Goodwill Message from IGSOSA Foundation
32 Live a Healthier, Happier Life
34 Welfare Committe Report
36 COVID-19 Myth Busters
39 Meet Joel - The Head Boy
40 The Story Behind the Olubi House Name
42 Meet Oba Akinyele - Olubadan
43 Capital Campaign Committee Report
46 Goodwill Message - IGSOSAUK
47 IT Team Report
52 Meet the New IGS Teachers
54 From the Desk of the Principal

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57 Meet the IGS Vice Principal - Academics
58 IGSOSANA Projects
64 STEM AT IGS Report
67 Goodwill From the JS Principal
68 Why I Still Support IGS
70 Essay Writing Competition 2021
74 Emergency Preparedness (Survival Kit)
75 Meet Anike Omolayo - The Head Girl
76 Unbeatable, Unpassable Bros Yemeeee!
77 IGS's Festival of Arts: A True Renaissance
82 Bringing the Humanities Back
83 Liberal Arts Committee Report
84 Seke Somolu Scholarship Fund
85 Principals 1913 - 1975
87 Principals 1975 - 2021
88 Meet Oluwatoyin Bolukale (PhD)
92 In Loving Memory

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School Songs

Arise

all Sons of the Praise God that patriots of old
Mountaineer To work did put their hand
Sing praises And for the love of Fatherland
to the Lord Their mites did not withold
And shout Brothers, sisters, now justify
for joy with The talking drums of old
one accord The hope of those who laboured long
All boys from Deo et Patriae .
far and near
Remember now Illustrious sons who rose to fame
the glorious days The scions of their days
At Oke-Are’s gates Brought glory and unfading praise
Whence we To Alma Mater’s name
came and first And in this thankful voice we sing
sang our lays Our hymn of jubilee
Deo et Patriae. Rise up on high our joyful glee
Deo et Patriae.
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Composed by G.A. Adeyemo
(Former Tutor)

NIGERIAN NATIONAL
ANTHEM

Arise, O compatriots,
Nigeria’s call obey
To serve Our Fatherland
With love and Strength and faith.
The labour of our heroes past
Shall never be in vain.
To serve with heart and might,
One nation bound in freedom,
peace and unity.

AMERICAN NATIONAL CANADIAN NATIONAL
ANTHEM ANTHEM

Oh, say can you see O Canada!
By the dawns early light Our home and native land!
What so proudly we hail’d True patriot love in
At the twilights last gleaming? all thy sons command.
Who’s broad striped With glowing hearts
and bright stars we see thee rise,
Through the perilous fight The True North
O’er the ramparts we watched strong and free!
Were so gallantly streaming? From far and wide,
And the rocket’s red glare! O Canada, we stand
The bombs bursting in air! on guard for thee.
Gave proof through the night God keep our land
That our flag was still there. glorious and free!
Oh, say does that star spangled banner yet O Canada, we stand
wave on guard for thee.
O’er the land of the free O Canada, we stand
And the home of the brave? on guard for thee.

FUN SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

“A Night of Fun & Nostalgia”

WELCOME
THURSDAY

6:00PM - 8:00PM
Executive/LOC Meeting

OBU NIGHT

FRIDAY

11:00AM - 2:00PM
City Tour
5:00PM

Welcome & School Song
5:30PM - 6:30PM

Plenary Session: Health Talk

Emergency Preparedness: How to Survive Disaster and Bounce Back Quickly

Plenary Session: Business Talk

Create a blueprint for financial Success

6:30PM - 10:00PM
Sing Song/Fabus
Jeopardy

Obu Court of Justice
Obu Galore
Networking

Photo Sessions

10 LITERARY & DEBATING CLUB STUDENTS & TEACHERS

BUSINESS

GENERAL MEETING GALA NIGHT

9:00AM - 12:00PM 6:00PM - 11:00PM

School Song “A Night of Inspiration”
Introduction and Welcome Address Cocktails: 6:00PM - 6:30PM
- Local Organizing Committee (LOC) Opening Prayer and Introduction of MC
School Anthem
New Members Welcome National Anthems
Minutes of the 2020 (13th) Convention Recognition of IGSOSA/IGSOSANA Executives
Introduction of Special Guest & Address
- Gen. Secretary: Mr. Soji Adeyemi IGSOSANA’s President's Remarks
Update on IGSOSANA / President’s Report National IGSOSA’s President's Remarks
School Update / IGS - Center of Excellence Fundraising
Dinner
Outline Budget 2020/21 Swearing In of New Executives
- President: Dr. Bayo Laniyonu Banner Roll-up Relay to Baltimore, MD
Vote of Thanks
Financial Report Closing Prayer
Election of the New Executive Council Dance! Dance!! Dance!!!
Photo Sessions
Upcoming Conventions
Any Other Buisness

Vote of Thanks and Adjournment
Closing Song & Prayer
Photo Sessions

MASTERS OF CEREMONY

Chief Mrs. Tayo Thomas & Pastor Ayo Adebowale

S U N D AY 11

THANKSGIVING WORSHIP SERVICE
St Philip Anglican Church

4990 New York Avenue, Arlington, TX 76018
Service starts at 10:30am

WELCOME

TO THE 14TH ANNUAL
IGSOSANA CONVENTION

It is with respect and honour that you are welcome to the 14th Annual Convention of Ibadan
Grammar School Old Students' Association of North America (IGSOSANA). All our members that
reside here in the Dallas /Fort Worth Metroplex also join me in welcoming you to this convention.
As you will notice, you will see why people say that everything is big InTexas. I remember everyone
at Raleigh convention saying, we are going to the “big D” in 2020. We are glad you are here now!
Our association has been growing every year since inception to this very moment, thank you to the
men and women that have stepped forward to take leadership positions within the association.
I will also have to recognize the few visionaries that started Ibadan Grammar School Old Students'
Association of North America. It is evident that our school has always produced visionaries. We
are trained to always give back to our communities and generations to come. This is what has set
Ibadan Grammar apart from all secondary schools in our native land Nigeria.
This meeting was scheduled for last year 2020, but has fate will have it COVID 19 created  a
setback. In March of 2021, I submitted at the IGSOSANA Executive meeting, that we should
defer the convention to 2022 because of the pandemic. But, at the meeting, the President, Dr.
Bayo Laniyonu, gave some good reasons why we must move forward with the convention - this
convention.
Here we are today to celebrate our commitment to our “alma mater” the pillar of the defining
moment in our lives. When I see my classmates, I marvel at their achievements and how they have
grown in wisdom from young boys of those days , I'm always looking forward to seeing each one of
us. I also look forward to seeing some of our seniors that were in Higher School, and more intrigued
with all the juniors coming behind especially class sets of the Nineties up to the present set.
It is my wish and prayer that we will have a good time to celebrate and enjoy one another’s
presence at this convention, without losing sight of the goal and common thread that bind all of us
together as Grammarians.
Come on let us celebrate IGS!
Thank  you for your presence at this convention.

Deo et Patriae!

REV. ENGR. ABIODUN FANIMOKUN

CHAIR, LOCAL ORGANIZING COMMITTE

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MR. K
PHAR
M. FEMI HOWELLS AMILU ABIOLA ALI DR. BAYO IDOWU

DEBO ADEYEMO MR. DDR.) MOSES ADEDEJIUROJAIYE OHIOSUMAH

CHIEF (

MR.

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YOUR LOCAL

ORGANIZING COMMITTEE

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Committed to a
Vision of Excellence

in Education

DR. BAYO LANIYONU, Ph.D (S/N 5799)

M y fellow • Recruited SSS teachers in English, History,
Mountaineers Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology, Data Processing,
and and Technical Drawing; salaries paid by IGSOSANA
distinguished
guests, • Refocused our STEM program into STEAM (Science,
Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) to
I welcome you to Dallas for the 14th Annual Convention provide a broad-based education

of Ibadan Grammar School Old Students' Association, • Provided career counseling and seminar for over 300
graduating seniors covering topics such as Beyond
North America (IGSOSANA). We planned to hold the Here & Now, You and Your Career Choice

13th Convention in Dallas in 2020. The Dallas team led • Organized IT workshop for graduating seniors
• Implemented the beautification and landscaping of
by Engineer Fanimokun and Dr. Bayo Idowu was ready
the science laboratories
for the mother of all conventions and prepared to give • Provided WAEC extramural classes for current

us a taste of the Lone Star State. However, the Covid-19 seniors to improve performance
• Created monetized incentive program for teachers
pandemic came along! For safety reasons, IGSOSANA
paid by IGSOSANA
Executive Council decided to hold a virtual convention • Launched Chief Ayo Labiyi award for excellence in

instead of canceling the 2020 Convention. The Dallas Liberal Arts.
• Established a committee focused on liberal arts
team would not be denied, they requested to host us
that have organized essay competition at the SS
in 2021. Of course, your Executive Council concurred. I levels and have several innovative programs in the
pipeline.
applaud the Grammarian spirit as exemplified by Dallas. • Provided equipment and reagents for the Chemistry
and Biology Labs.
Thank You! • Hosted IGS first Global Singsong with participants
from Nigeria, Europe, and North America
This Executive was also not deterred by the Covid
pandemic despite the challenges. We thank God for a IGSOSANA remains committed to our vision of excellence
successful first term in office. Here are the highlights of in education, deepening the learning experience,
our achievement: enhancing and maintaining the learning environment.
Our Liberal Arts committee headed by Mrs. Tayo
• Launched and implemented the GlobalGiving Thomas, IGSOSANA Vice President is up and running
Capital Campaign initiative. We have raised more and has come up with innovative ways of expanding
than $40K on the platform in less than two years the communication and leadership skills of all students
and infusing elements of liberal arts education into the
• Raised more than $100,000 from all sources during
this Presidency cont'd from page 16

• Launched Eng. Foluseke Somolu University 15
Scholarship for the most academically outstanding
male and female graduating seniors.

cont'd from page 15 leadership, and life skills the school provides.
IGS continues to be challenged to offer
educational mindset of all students including future scientists. outstanding academic programs with limited
The liberal arts, leadership, and communication skills more than funding from the State Government. I am
science technical expertise will invariably prove more useful the initiating a book scholarship for indigent
higher one advances in chosen career irrespective of field. As a students. No student should be without
bonus, this proposal will allow us to reach a greater number of IGS textbooks in a school environment. It is only
students without losing our focus or breaking the bank. through the generosity of our members
and benefactors that we can continue to
Mrs. Olafunmiloye, the Chair of our STEM program, working make our school a center of excellence and
collaboratively with members of her committee both in Nigeria allow for student’s excellence irrespective
and North America has viable and sustainable STEM enriching of background or poverty level. I thank you
programs that will nicely complement teaching subjects and for your generous support and I continue to
increase students’ love of science. To broaden our reach into covet your financial and moral support for the
the student population and expand our areas of impact, we will success of our programs at IGS. Importantly,
soon be announcing the winners of university scholarship(s) for we need to expand our donor base beyond
IGS students accepted to public universities in memory of Engr. our old students to include other deep-pocket
Seke Somolu. The current students need every encouragement Nigerians, NGOs, and non-Nigerians.
we can give to ensure that they continue to strive for excellence. IGS has new principals; Mr. Oladejo for the
Scholarship is one of the ways to accomplish this. senior school, and Mr. Akinpelu for the junior
school. Both principals are not old students,
Our school plays an important role in both indigent and middle- but it may not matter, their commitment to
class students whose lives are impacted by the education, the progress of our school is what counts.
It is unbelievable that within this Executive
Council tenure of two years, I have had to
deal with three different principals of the
senior school. Challenging to say the least
for IGSOSANA engagement and interaction.
As I see it, it is even more challenging to run
a successful school administration with this
degree of turnover. I have started engaging
the new principals and nurturing a fruitful
working relationship.

Our success depends on partnership with folks
in Nigeria. IGSOSANA has a formidable team
on the ground at IGS including Prof Jaiyeoba;
our Global President, Principal Oladejo, Prof
Adetimirin, Mr. Yinka Oshuntogun, Bola
Jaiyeola, Debo Adeyemo, Dotun Adegoke,
Sule Abiodun, Tajudeen Owolabi, Ms. Idayat
Adetunji, Mrs. Sade Babalola, Mrs. Toyin
Bolukale, Mrs. Oladunni, and Miss Adeniji.
Importantly, I have enjoyed the full conf idence
and remarkable support from members of
the IGSOSANA Executive Council. My sincere
appreciation to all for your gift of time, talent,
and treasure.

As Grammarians, we cut across generations
that did not meet each other at school.
However, we are bound together by a shared
heritage, common culture, language, and way
of yapping. Above all, we love our dear Alma
mater and forever will remain Grammarians,
for God and Fatherland. Thank You and God
Bless!

Deo et Patriae

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The Story
Behind the Irefin
House Name
I n its early years (around
1917), it is noteworthy
to note that Ibadan
Grammar School relied
exclusively on good-
spirited individuals
for its development in its early years
around 1917. The largest donation at the

foundation stone laying ceremony of the

School at Oke Are was by Baale Irefin

who donated £100.

Irefin House was named after this
visionary philanthropist who despite
being a Muslim had the foresight
to invest in a Christian School and
in the education of generations of
Mountaineers regardless of their religion
and background.

What is the meaning of Irefin?
The People of Irefin quarter of Ibadan
were predominantly blacksmiths and
may have derived the name from Irefin
(Iru efin) translated as the “emission
of smoke” which emanates from their
compound when they are engaged in
their occupational activities.
Now you know the story behind the
Irefin House name!

IGSOSANA

EXECUTIVE COUNCIL

The association is led by a board of dedicated volunteers from
all walks of life who are old students. Their goal is to offer our alumni a focal point of support,

program/event coordination and benefits.

PRESIDENT VICE PRESIDENT GEN. SECRETARY ASST. SECRETARY
DR. BAYO LANIYONU MRS. TAYO THOMAS MR. SOJI ADEYEMI HAJIA M. OWOLABI

TREASURER FIN. SECRETARY PUB. SECRETARY SOCIAL SEC.
MR. JIDE LABIYI PROF. AJIFERUKE DR. DEJI OJETOLA MRS. FUNKE OLUYEMI

AUDITOR CHAIR, STEM/IT CHAIR, WELFARE LEGAL ADVISER
PROF. LEKAN ALLI MRS. OLAFUNMILOYE MRS. WUNMI AWOKOYA MR. GBADE DARE

EX-OFFICIO, IPP EX-OFFICIO, PP EX-OFFICIO, FIN. EX-OFFICIO, MEM.
DR. YINKA OKUWOGA DR. G. OSINBOWALE MR. BAYO BAKARE MR. AKIN-JOHNSON

IGSOSA OFFICERS

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Mr. Goodie M. lbru, OON Chairman
Amb. E. Olu Sanu, OFR Member
Chief T. Adeleke, OON Member
Mr. Adegoke Adeniji Secretary

NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

Ven. Kolawole Jaiyeoba Global President
Ven. Muyiwa Oyewole lmmed. Past Nat. President
1st Vice National President
Mr. Ladi Mako 2nd Vice National President
Mrs Idayat Adetunji National Secretary
Mr Kayode Akinpelu National Treasurer
National Publicity Secretary
Mr Femi Adelugba President, IGSOSANA
Mr Yusuff Quazeem Chairman, Ibadan Branch
Dr. Bayo Laniyonu Chairman, Lagos Branch
Mr. Yinka Osuntogun Chairman, Abuja Branch
Chairman, IGSOSA UK
Hakeem Suara Chairman , Ireland Branch
Wale Labiyi Ex Officio
Tunji Fuwa Ex Officio
Ex Officio
Olubunmi Salako Special Projects
Alh. B.A. Okunola Principal School (Snr)
Ms. Dupe Kolawole Principal School (Jnr)
Mrs. Ola Olafunmiloye
Mr. Kayode Adepoju
Mr. Johnson Oladejo
Pastor A. O. Akinpelu

PAST PRESIDENTS

Late Chief E. L. Osunkunle 1983-1985
JP Late Chief Bayo Ogunyemi 1985- 1988
Late Chief T. A. Akinleye, OON 1988-1992
1992-1995
Late Chief A. B. Alabi 1995-1998
Prince ‘Goke Ademiluyi 1998- 2001
2001 - 2007
Chief Tunji Amole 2007-2010
Mr. Goodie M. lbru, OON 2010 - 2014
Late Engr. Seke Somolu, FNSE 2014 - 2018
Prof. Charles Ogugua Aworh

Ven. Muyiwa Oyewole

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GLOBAL PRESIDENT’S GOODWILL MESSAGE

TO THE 2021 CONVENTION OF IGSOSANA

BY THE VENERABLE PROFESSOR
KOLAWOLE JAIYEOBA

O n behalf of Ibadan Grammar School Old Students’ Association (IGSOSA), I
congratulate all members of IGSOSANA under the leadership of President
Bayo Laniyonu and welcome you all to your 14th Annual Convention
taking place in Dallas, Texas, USA. We thank God for the grace to be
alive to celebrate despite all the global happenings in the last couple
of years. We will all recall that last year was a virtual celebration of the
13th Convention, due to global restrictions occasioned by the Covid-19
pandemic.

I therefore would like to specially congratulate Dr Bayo Laniyonu for this first physical Over the past
outing as President of IGSOSANA. fourteen years,
IGSOSANA has
Over the past fourteen years, IGSOSANA has proved to be a vibrant and ingenious proved to be
branch of Ibadan Grammar School Old Students’ Association and has been a pride a vibrant and
of our global association. The facelift given to the science infrastructure in the school ingenious
in recent time, is a constant reminder of its commitment to the achievement of branch of Ibadan
excellence for our school. Grammar School
Old Students’
On my assumption of office as Global President in 2018, I promised to ensure an all- Association and
inclusive association in which every member whether home based or in diaspora has been a pride
will have a sense of belonging and full participation in all the activities of IGSOSA. It of our global
is gratifying that this has already been achieved. Just a few months ago, the global association.
association celebrated the 108th Founder’s day anniversary and I was delighted that it
generated a lot of interest and participation by a large number of diaspora members 21
who turned up physically and on the virtual scene, marking a sharp turn in previous
anniversaries of our alma mater.

Let me place on record the great enthusiasm and generosity of branches, class-sets
and individuals to contribute generously to the development of infra structure and
other projects for our alma mater. Many projects contributed by the old students and
commissioned in the past years brought joy and smiles to the faces of students and
parents alike. Notable examples are:
1. Contribution by IGSOSANA to the teaching standard in the school by employment of
additional teachers in subjects with vacancies.
2. Many class sets and individuals have contributed generously towards refurbishing
classrooms, provision of chairs and tables as well as donation towards purchase of
chairs and tables for Emmanuel Alayande hall.
3. A new block of class room by the Federal Government, facilitated by our own
colleagues from Abuja branch.

Our sincere gratitude to everyone involved financially or otherwise in all these projects.
To say the truth, the body of old students has for a long time been in the business of
lifting Ibadan Grammar School to an enviable standard. Along this line, IGSOSA under
my leadership, will intensify efforts at nurturing the school towards total excellence. I
am happy to inform you that two Committees have been put in place by the National
Executive Council. They are:
1. The Committee on Academic Performance, inaugurated on 2nd June 2021, with
Comrade Lateef Gbadamosi as Chairman and mandate to look into the students’
academic performance in Ibadan Grammar School over the years and make
recommendations on ways to improve overall students’ performance..
2. The Foundation Coordinating Committee, inaugurated on 1st of July 2021 to enable
systematic development and maintenance of infrastructure belonging to IGSOSA,
with Mr, Muyiwa Kupoluyi as Chairman and representation from every branch of the
global association.

Both committees no doubt, will greatly assist our alma mater to regain its past glory.
I thank God for tremendous support received from the Chairman and other members
of the Board of Trustees, members of the National Executive Committee as well as
from Chairmen of the various Branches of our Association.

Finally, let me commend the efforts of IGSOSANA and encourage you to continue in
the spirit of giving back to the school that gave so much and made us who we are
today.

Wishing you most a successful Convention.

Deo et Patriae.

The Ven. Prof. Kolawole T. Jaiyeoba, Dip. Th. FNAPharm.

GOODWILL
MESSAGE

GOODIE M. IBRU, OON

HON.DSC

CHAIRMAN BOARD OF TRUSTEES IBADAN

GRAMMAR SCHOOL OLD STUDENTS’

ASSOCIATION (IGSOSA) ON THE

OCCASION - IGSOSANA CONVENTION 2021

SEPTEMBER 3-5, 2021 HOLDING IN DALLAS

/ FORTH WORTH AREA

Fellow Mountaineers and our distinguished guests,
I am pleased that this year’s IGSOSANA Convention is holding in
Dallas / Forth Worth. On behalf of the Board of Trustees of Ibadan
Grammar School Old Students’ Association, I congratulate the
Chairman and the Executive of the North American branch, members
of the planning committee and the entire members of IGSOSANA on
the holding of the 2021 Convention and sustaining this annual event;
kindly accept our good wishes.
Inspite of the Covid-19 challenges the 108th Founders Day
anniversary and Reunion celebration(s) successfully held on 31st
March 2021.
The Ibadan Grammar School Old Students’ Association Foundation
was inaugurated on July 1, 2021. The terms of reference of the
Foundation include liaising with the National Executive Committee
“to identify areas of development of the School and its environments
(and) to promote programmes that will ensure the (orderly)
infrastructural development of the school in line with the dreams of
the founding fathers.”
Once again kindly accept our congratulations and we wish all
members of IGSOSANA friends and well-wishers a successful
convention.
Up Mountaineers!!! Up School!!! Thank you and God bless you all.
Goodie M. Ibru, OON Hon DSc Chairman, Board of Trustees, Ibadan
Grammar School Old Students’ Association.

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DR. ADENIYI

OGUNKOYA b) Primary healthcare development and management at
several levels
GUEST OF HONOR c) Teaching and training experiences at university
teaching hospitals and specialist hospitals in the state of
Dr. Adeniyi Ogunkoya New Jersey.
(alias Afijio) was born
in Kano, Nigeria. His He has held several administrative and managerial
parents wanted him positions as head, in leadership roles, and now spends
to learn the Yoruba most of his time as medical doctor, medical attending
culture and so he was brought to Western Nigeria in 1963 physician and medical board member. He was a former
and enrolled at Ibadan Grammar School the same year. president of medical executive council of the hospital.
His School Number is 3959 and he was in that feared and
magnificent house called Irefin House. He was active in He is a very strong member of the Association of
school activities and renowned for his prowess on the Nigerian Physicians in the Americas( ANPA) and
soccer field and the lawn tennis court. He sat for both his a founding member of Nigerians in the Diaspora
O’ Levels and A’ Levels at Ibadan Grammar School before Organizations, U.S.A.( NIDO).
proceeding to the United States in January 1971 for his
university education. He is happily married, and the marriage is blessed with
four children( all boys).
He obtained a BS in Biology Chemistry, MS in Physiology
and an MD from SUNY Downstate. His residency 23
training in Internal Medicine and Pediatrics was
subsequently followed by a fellowship in Allergy and
Immunology at the University of Medicine and Dentistry,
New Jersey Medical School in Newark, New Jersey. His
medical practice has spanned more than three decades.

Dr. Ogunkoya has excelled in the field of Internal
Medicine, Allergy and Immunology and he is board
certified. His expertise is in the following aspects of
medical practice:

a) Management of medical practices

ERIC JOHNSON

Mayor of Dallas




August 10, 2021

Greetings!

As Mayor of Dallas, it is my pleasure to welcome you to the 14th Annual Convention for the
Ibadan Grammar School Old Students Association of North America (IGSOSANA).

IGSOSANA is committed to promoting the interest and the welfare of the Ibadan Grammar
School. Their vision is to turn the institution into a STEAM Center of Excellence by the year
2023, ultimately helping students to gain a competitive edge as they prepare to enter the 21st
century workforce.

Alumni associations such as IGSOSANA play an integral role in helping their alma mater to
benefit academically, socially, and professionally. Members serve as financial contributors,
brand ambassadors, mentors, and even future employers.

I encourage you all to continue investing in the lives of students. Your leadership motivates
them to take the steps necessary to achieve their goals and expand their career interests,
helping them to create a future they want.

Best wishes for a fun and memorable event!

Sincerely,

24 Eric Johnson
Mayor


OFFICE OF THE MAYOR CITY HALL 1500 MARILLA ST., 5EN DALLAS, TEXAS 75201 TELEPHONE 214.670.3301

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The family of Rev. (Engr) Abiodun Fanimokun 27

Welcome Mountaineers & Guests to the
14th Annual Convention of Ibadan Grammar School
Old Students Association of North America in the

Dallas/Fort Worth area.

Wishing all delegates successful deliberations.
Enjoy our communities while you are here.

THANK YOU FOR COMING

DALLAS

TEXAS

As the ninth-largest city and part of the fourth-largest
metropolitan area in the nation, Dallas covers approximately
343 square miles and has a population of 1,241,162. The
ultra modern and sophisticated city attracts worldwide
travelers, making the area the No. 1 visitor and leisure
destination in Texas.

Britannica, T. Editors of Encyclopaedia (2021,
June 24). Dallas. Encyclopedia Britannica.
https://www.britannica.com/place/Dallas

allas, city, Dallas, Collin, Denton, Rockwell, and Kaufman counties, 6,000 companies have their corporate headquarters there.
seat (1846) of Dallas county, north-central Texas, U.S. It lies along The city is also a busy convention centre and a hub of airline
the Trinity River near the junction of that river’s three forks, in a services. It is a well-known medical centre; the headquarters
region of prairies, tree-lined creeks and rivers, and gentle hills. Its of the American Heart Association is there, as are the Texas
A&M College of Dentistry (1905) and the University of Texas
D winters are mild with brief cold spells, but summers are hot with Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas (1943).

moderate to high humidity. Dallas is the state’s third most populous city (after Dallas has one of the country’s largest concentrations of
Houston and San Antonio) and the metropolis of the sprawling Dallas–Fort Worth telecommunications and high-technology manufacturing
urban area, known locally as the Metroplex. Fort Worth lies 30 miles (48 km) and services companies. The top technology fields include
west; other major cities in the metropolitan region include Arlington, Carrollton, software production, computer services, and manufactur-
Denton, Garland, Grand Prairie, Irving, Lewisville, Mesquite, Plano, Richardson, ing of computer hardware, semiconductors, and wireless
and University Park. Dallas has a council-manager form of government that was communication equipment. Food processing, publishing,
established there in 1931. Inc. town, 1856; city, 1871. printing, and advertising are also important. Clothing man-
ufacture is less significant than in the past, but the city is
Locally produced grain, leather, and especially cotton (grown in the black-clay still known as a regional fashion and women’s apparel cen-
fields around Dallas) fed the city’s early growth and were followed by insurance tre. Aerospace manufacturing remains an economic factor,
and, later, oil. The Dallas Cotton Exchange was organized in 1907 and in the early although production greatly decreased during the 1990s.
decades of the 20th century was one of the world’s largest cotton markets. In ad- Hundreds of oil companies are still headquartered in Dallas,
dition, the city was a top manufacturer of cotton-ginning machinery. Also during as are many drilling-equipment supply firms and geophys-
the early 20th century, Dallas was a centre of food processing and the manu- ical exploration firms; however, oil and gas extraction now
facture of textiles and leather products, and an automobile plant and a branch has little economic impact. Cotton’s importance to the city
bank of the Federal Reserve System were established there. Mexican immigrants has also declined.
contributed to the population growth. In 1930 C.M. (“Dad”) Joiner discovered the
great East Texas oil field, which attracted investment and made the city a major Dallas is a major transportation hub and the trucking and
centre of the petroleum industry. Dallas’s Central Centennial Exposition (1936), distribution centre of the Southwest. The international air-
the state’s official observance of the Texas revolution centennial, was a boon to port is one of the world’s busiest, and the amount of car-
the city’s Depression-era economy, and one of the country’s first shopping cen- go passing through it ranks it as the largest inland port in
tres opened in 1931 in the suburb of Highland Park. the United States. The city operates a second major airport,
Love Field, and a smaller facility for corporate aircraft and
In 1841 John Neely Bryan, a lawyer and trader from Tennessee, built the first cabin general aviation. The region has an extensive network of
(now restored) in the area on the riverbank. Other settlers moved into the region, highways and commuter-rail and light-rail transit systems.
and a town site was laid out in 1844. The origin of the community’s name is un-
certain; most likely it is named for early settler Joseph Dallas or for George Mifflin The Dallas–Fort Worth region is one of the state’s princi-
Dallas, vice president (1845–49) of the United States. Its early settlement was pal centres of higher education. In addition to the schools
augmented by Swiss and German immigrants and in the late 1850s by French arti- mentioned above, institutions in the Dallas area include Dal-
sans from the unsuccessful Fourierist utopian colony at nearby La Réunion. Large las Baptist University (1898), Southern Methodist University
numbers of African Americans moved into the area after the American Civil War. (1911), the University of Dallas (1956), the University of Texas
at Dallas (1961), and several community colleges.
Commercial growth was stimulated by the arrival of the railroads in the 1870s.
A huge wholesale market developed, with many of the city’s retail stores serv- The city is known for its cultural activities, including opera,
ing the American Southwest; one, Neiman-Marcus, has become internationally ballet, musicals, and symphony concerts; a notable facility
known. The adjacent communities of East Dallas and Oak Cliff were annexed in is the Kalita Humphreys Theater (1959; part of the Dallas
1889 and 1903, respectively, greatly expanding the city’s size. Theater Center), designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. Dallas’s
arts district is the frequent site of shows and festivals and
The city began a period of spectacular growth during and after World War II, includes the Dallas Museum of Art, sculpture gardens, gal-
when several large aircraft-manufacturing plants were established in the area. leries of Asian art, and the Morton H. Meyerson Symphony
These were followed by electronics and automobile-assembly plants. Dallas was Center (1989), designed by I.M. Pei. Pioneer Plaza at the Dal-
thrust abruptly into the international spotlight on November 22, 1963, when U.S. las Convention Center features a life-size bronze sculpture
President John F. Kennedy was assassinated as he rode in a motorcade through of a cattle drive, complete with 70 head of cattle and 3 cow-
the downtown area. Dallas–Fort Worth International Airport opened in 1974, boys. Old City Park preserves some three dozen restored
drawing business to the region and making it an attractive location for corporate North Texas buildings, most from the 19th century. The
headquarters. The oil business reached its peak in the early 1980s; however, by John F. Kennedy Memorial Plaza is near the spot where that
the end of the decade the industry had gone bust, and thereafter its contribu- president was assassinated; the Sixth Floor Museum (in the
tion to the economy decreased dramatically. In 1987 Annette Strauss became the building facing the plaza from which the assassin allegedly
city’s first elected female mayor, and in 1995 the first African American mayor, shot) is dedicated to the assassination and its aftereffects.
Ron Kirk, was elected.
Fair Park contains extensive recreational facilities, including
Dallas today is a cosmopolitan city known for its high concentration of restau- the Cotton Bowl (home of the annual American collegiate
rants and shopping centres. Skyscrapers, such as Bank of America Plaza (1985) gridiron football classic), a music hall, several museums (in-
and Reunion Tower (1978), create a striking night skyline. The population density cluding African American art, natural history, and science),
is unusually low for a major metropolitan area, reflecting the predominance of a planetarium, an aquarium, a horticulture centre, and the
single-family homes (about two-thirds of all dwelling units). The city is ethnically fairgrounds of one of the country’s largest annual state ex-
diverse, with less than half its population being of European descent. About one- positions. The Dallas Zoo is noted for its reptile collection.
fourth of the residents are African American, and more than one-third are Hispan- Cowboys Stadium in Arlington is the home of the Dallas
ic. Dallas became well-known in popular culture as the setting for the eponymous Cowboys (American football) and the team’s famous cheer-
television drama series (originally broadcast 1978–91); the ranch where the show leaders; other professional sports teams include the Texas
was filmed is now a tourist attraction and convention centre. Rangers (baseball), Dallas Mavericks (basketball), Dallas
Stars (ice hockey), and FC Dallas (football [soccer]). Several
Dallas’s modern economy is well diversified. A top global wholesale market, the lakes in and around the city provide outdoor recreational
city is the home of the Dallas Market Center (1957), one of the world’s largest opportunities; White Rock Lake, a reservoir in the northeast-
wholesale merchandise complexes. In addition, it is the world headquarters of the ern part of the city, is surrounded by parkland that includes
U.S. Army and Air Force Exchange Service, which provides goods and services an arboretum.
to military personnel. Wholesale and retail trade combine with services (particu-
larly business, financial, and health) to form the backbone of the economy. Dallas 29
is the leading banking, financial, and trade centre for the Southwest, and some

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IGSOSA FOUNDATION
Emmanuel Alayande Hall, Ibadan Grammar School, Ibadan

GOODWILL MESSAGE FROM THE
CHAIRMAN, IGSOSA FOUNDATION TO THE
14TH ANNUAL CONVENTION OF IGSOSANA

F ellow Mountaineers,

I am delighted to present this goodwill message on behalf of
the IGSOSA Foundation.

The current Committee was inaugurated on July 1, 2021 and we

have hit the ground running constituting 3 Sub-Committees to facilitate the effective delivery

of our mandate. The Foundation has plans to employ a full-time Administrative Secretary to man the

Secretariat at Alayande Hall; to this end we have placed adverts on the various platforms of IGSOSA.

May I commend the Executive and members of IGSOSANA for the unalloyed support for our alma
mater and the vision to ensure it is a Centre of Excellence in Education. The Foundation is proud to be
associated with you and we look forward to a more robust and productive engagement in the nearest
future. I am sure that your representative on the Committee, Yinka Omole,Esq. will give you favourable
periodic feedback of our interventions in IGS.

I wish you all happy and fruitful deliberations at the Dallas Convention.

Deo et Patriae!

Yours sincerely, 31
Olumuyiwa Kupoluyi
Chairman, IGSOSA Foundation

LIVE A HAPPIER
HEALTHY LIFE

1. Your shoes are the first thing people 22. Eat more foods that grow on trees
subconsciously notice about you. Wear and plants and eat less food that is
nice shoes. manufactured in plants.

2. If you sit for more than 11 hours a day, 23. Drink green tea and plenty of water. Eat
there’s a 50% chance you’ll die within blueberries, broccoli, and almonds.
the next 3 years
24. Try to make at least three people smile
3. There are at least 6 people in the world each day.
who look exactly like you. There’s a 9%
chance that you’ll meet one of them in 25. Don’t waste your precious energy on
your lifetime. gossip, energy vampires, issues of the
past, negative thoughts and things you
4. Sleeping without a pillow reduces back cannot control. Instead invest your
pain and keeps your spine stronger. energy in the positive present moment.

5. A person’s height is determined by their 26. Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a
father, and their weight is determined by prince and dinner like a college kid with
their mother. a maxed out charge card.

6. If a part of your body “falls asleep”, 27. Life isn’t fair, but it’s still good.
You can almost always “wake it up” by 28. Life is too short to waste time hating
shaking your head.
anyone. Forgive them for everything.
7. There are three things the human brain 29. Don’t take yourself so seriously. No one
cannot resist noticing - food, attractive
people and danger. else does.
30. You don’t have to win every argument.
8. Right-handed people tend to chew food
on their right side. Agree to disagree.
31. Make peace with your past so it won’t
9. Putting dry tea bags in gym bags or
smelly shoes will absorb the unpleasant spoil the present.
odor. 32. Don’t compare your life to others. You

10. According to Albert Einstein, if honey have no idea what their journey is all
bees were to disappear from earth, about.
humans would be dead within 4 years. 33. No one is in charge of your happiness
except you.
11. There are so many kinds of apples, that 34. Frame every so-called disaster with
if you ate a new one every day, it would these words: ‘In five years, will this
take over 20 years to try them all. matter?
35. Help the needy, Be generous! Be a
12. You can survive without eating for ‘Giver’ not a ‘Taker’
weeks, but you will only live 11 days 36. What other people think of you is none
without sleeping. of your business.
37. Time heals eerything.
13. People who laugh a lot are healthier 38. However good or bad a situation is, it
than those who don’t. will change.
39. Your job won’t take care of you when
14. Laziness and inactivity kills just as many you are sick. Your friends will. Stay in
people as smoking. touch.
40. Envy is a waste of time. You already
15. A human brain has a capacity to store 5 have all you need.
times as much information as Wikipedia. 41. Each night before you go to bed, pray
to God and be thankful for what you
16. Our brain uses the same amount of accomplished, today. What if you
power as a 10-watt light bulb!! woke up this morning and only had
what you thanked God for yesterday?
17. Our body gives enough heat in 30 DON’T FORGET TO THANK GOD FOR
minutes to boil 1.5 liters of water!! EVERYTHING.
42. Remember that you are too blessed to
18. Stomach acid (conc. HCl) is strong be stressed.
enough to dissolve razor blades!!

19. Take a 10-30 minute walk every day &
while you walk, SMILE. It is the ultimate
antidepressant.

20. Sit in silence for at least 10 minutes
each day.

21. When you wake up in the morning, pray
to ask God’s guidance for your purpose,
today.

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PRINCIPAL AND VICE PRINCIPALS DEBATING SOCIETY STUDENTS

CODING CLUB WITH MR OGUNDEJI STUDENTS THAT PARTICIPATED IN PYTHON
PROGRAMMING LANGUAGE

STEM INSTRUCTORS CODING CLUB STUDENTS WITH
DR. (MRS.) BOLUKALE

STEM STUDENTS AND THEIR INSTRUCTORS IGS TEACHERS (BY IGSOSANA)

WELFARE COMMITTEE
REPORT

WMy Fellow Grammarians, To date, we have been able to bring awareness
hat a joy to gather again after such an to the importance of preparing for the future of
unprecedented year. We all felt the shock our loved ones through resource information as
waves of anxiety brought on by the un- it regards to insurance, and retirement. We also
certainties of the pandemic and weath- moved motions to offer monetary gifts to mem-
ered some problematic situations. Oth- bers during life-changing occasions. We would
ers walked through the pains of losing like to see an increase in the overall member-
loved ones and are working on picking up the pieces. My heart ship and participation of old students in North
and prayers are with you. America and worldwide. I want to encourage
you to please reach out to any old students you
As we pick up the pieces and navigate a new everyday life, I know so they can be a part of this great com-
want to encourage us to move forward with hope. Hope that radery. Speaking of membership, I want to take
will help us plan for a strong tomorrow for the next generation. the opportunity to welcome our new members.
A hope that will sustain us as we pierce through the fog of what Thank you for joining IGSOSANA. I trust you will
COVID-19 left behind. A hope that encourages us to keep mov- help take us to even greater heights.
ing despite challenges. Hope helps us know that our efforts in
keeping IGSOSANA alive and well through the years make a dif- It is truly an honor to serve as the IGSOSA Wel-
ference. YOU are making a difference. fare Chair. I am surrounded by an amazing
team that consists of Mr. Jide Johnson, Mrs.
In moving forward, I do want to highlight the incredible wins Funmilayo Thomas, Mrs. Motunrayo Owolabi,
from the past, mainly through 2020. During the past year, we and Zeus Williams Otukoya. Your zeal and ded-
were able to host our first virtual convention and it was a suc- ication to IGSOSANA is very much appreciated.
cess given the unknowns of the year. Many thanks to the ex- My prayer and hope are that we all experience
ecutive team and members at large, your sacrifice did not go a more fruitful and productive year for both the
unnoticed. We were also able to serve the families of our fellow organization and our personal lives.
members who have passed on. As we mourn their sudden pass-
ing, may their souls rest in peace. We also celebrated important
milestones with members such as marriages, births, and grad-
uations. Finally, we were able to connect with new members
and reestablished contact with old members we have not seen
for a few years. Many of these things would not have been pos-
sible if we did not rally around each other. Thank you for your
support and dedication.

WUNMI AWOKOYA (CLASS OF ’68/ ’72; SN - 5446)

WELFARE COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSON

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Mrs. Omowumi Awokoya Mr. Jide Akin-Johnson
Committee Chair

Mrs. Motunrayo Owolabi Mr. Zeus Williams Otukoya Mrs. Funmi Thomas

IGSOSANA Welfare Team 35

Welcomes The Mountaineers to our
14th Annual Convention.

COVID-19
MYTH-BUSTERS

TO PREVENT INFECTION AND
TO SLOW TRANSMISSION OF
COVID-19, DO THE FOLLOWING:

1. Wash your hands regularly with soap and
water, or clean them with alcohol-based
hand rub.

2. Maintain at least 1 metre distance between
you and people coughing or sneezing.

3. Avoid touching your face.
4. Cover your mouth and nose when cough-

ing or sneezing.
5. Stay home or in your room if you feel un-

well.
6. Refrain from smoking and other activities

that weaken the lungs.
7. Practice physical distancing by avoiding

unnecessary gathering in large groups.

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JMoel eet 39
NAME
Joel Gideon Olawale

DATE OF BIRTH

22nd April, 2006

NATIVE OF

Ibadan

POST HELD

Head boy 2020/21 academic session

EDUCATIONAL ACHIEVEMENT

1. He came first at the African children day program,
organized by the first lady of the state, Engr. Mrs.
Tamunominini Olufunke Makinde.

2. He came second in the University of Ibadan Alumni
association interschool oratory contest(state level),
after emerging the first in both the local and zonal
level.

3. He came second in the Daka foundation interschool
quiz competition (third stage), after coming second
and first in the first two stages respectively.

4. He came third in the World HIV/AIDS day debate
competition organised by the state.

HOBBY

Reading

GOAL

To become a world class Neuro-cardiologist

THE STORY

BEHIND The

Olubi House

Name

Pioneer missionary to “Yoruba Proper” in the nineteenth century, David
Hinderer hailed from Weisbuch, near Schondorf, in Württemberg,
Germany.

Rev. David Hinderer converted Rev. Daniel Olubi, with his 1st cousin, Rev.
Canon Okusehinde to Christianity during his missionary work in Abeokuta.
Olubi and Okusehinde came with Hinderer to Ibadan and settled in
Kudeti. There were 6 missionaries including Hinderer that left Abeokuta
on a mission to Ibadan. The horse that they rode was the 7th and that is
the reason for the say in Yoruba “eeyan mefa lo mu igbogbo wo Ibadan,
esin (horse) lo sekeje”. These 2 men rocked education system of Ibadan &
Yoruba land.

Rev. Olubi in turn converted and trained our Founder Bishop Akinyele.
Olubi was part of the committees with CMS that were in talks to establish
Ibadan Grammar School before passing away on September 29, 1912. Rev.
Olubi was buried at Kudeti. He never returned to his town, Abeokuta.

The Anglican Communion put everything on hold as Rev. Akinyele
succeeded him to run St. David’s, Kudeti. Despite the weight of the burden,
as Rev. Akinyele was very young then, a few months later, he founded IGS
on March 31st, 1913.

Years later Rev. Latunde, grand-son-in-law to Rev. Olubi and the second
Principal of IGS named Olubi House in his memory.

Above is the first storey built in Ibadan (inside St. David’s Church Kudeti),
known as Hinderer House. It was built by Reverend and Mrs Hinderer as the
first Mission House in Ibadan. Its foundation was laid in 1844 and completed
in 1855.

• First set of male boarding students of IGS lived in this building in 1913.
• Rev. Olubi and Bishop Akinyele lived here.
• Mama Alayande grew up inside this building at Kudeti as a vicarage girl.
• It is in this house that the First Sacrament was administered to the first

set of Christians in Ibadan.

40 • It is in this building that the then Baale of Ibadan and his chiefs first had
contact with a mirror.

THE POWER BEHIND
GREAT THINGS

OLUBI
HOUSE

Co1n4gotrnhattAuhelnanotucecsaalIsCiGonoSnoOvfeSnittAisonNA

WE WELCOME ALL DELEGATES TO

DALLAS/FORTH WORTH, TEXAS

By Hajia Motunrayo Owolabi 41

MEET OBA AKINYELE
THE FIRST PASTOR CROWNED A KING IN NIGERIA

The brother of Bishop A. B. Akinyele and the Olubadan whose name is behind
the Olubadan House at Ibadan Grammar School.

I n the Holy Bible, a few prophets were sent
by God. Not many of these prophets were
recorded to be Kings in their realms. Oba
Isaac Babalola Akinyele likewise follows the
stride of incredible prophets in the Bible
who became Kings during their lifetime.

As a devoted Christian, Isaac Akinyele turned into
a functioning individual from the Christ Apostolic
Church (a pentecostal church) and served for quite
a while as the congregation’s leader in Nigeria.

He additionally turned into a boss and rose
consistently in the conventional chain of importance
over which an Oba, the Olubadan, has controlled
since 1936. He became Otun Balogun and afterward
in late 1953, Balogun. Issues were normal in light of
the fact that the title had close relationship with the
customary Yoruba religion which made it hard for a
sincere Christian to hold such a title.

For around ten years, correctly 1955 to 1964, the city
of Ibadan was held hypnotized by maybe its most
strange conventional ruler known in history. In any
case, the issues were survived and Akinyele rose
consistently towards the Oba’s seat.

During his rule he asked for a great deal of help
generally with Apostle Ayodele Babalola, the author
of Christ Apostolic Church.

SCHOOL PREFECTS 2020/2021 ACADEMIC YEAR He was an exceptionally strict man and was
an incredible disciple of contextualisation and
acculturisation of strict convictions, since he held
the view that religion without regard to social roots;
would interminably be viewed as outsider religion
by the agnostic populace.

It was an augmentation of these solid perspectives
that made him split away from the primary universal
brand to join the Faith Tabernacle; the antecedent
of the Christ Apostolic Church, the first Aladura
Pentecostal Church in Nigeria.

As a major aspect of his commitment in freeing
the city of Ibadan, Oba Akinyele was selected as
a Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the
British Empire and was portrayed as ‘The Bishop
who carried on with an existence of virtue and
uprightness urged by all Christians’.

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n assuming the leadership of IGSOSANA in
September 2019, Dr. Bayo Laniyonu decided
to look into alternative ways of raising funds
to finance IGSOSANA’s laudable activities

O of improving the quality of education and
achieving the goal of making Ibadan Grammar School a Center
of Excellence in Education by 2023, in line with the policy started
by his predecessor, Dr. Yinka Okuwoga. He started serious
discussions with many members of IGSOSANA and finally
appointed Dr. Osinbowale, a former President of IGSOSANA, as
the coordinator. This culminated in the formation of the Capital
Campaign Committee comprising the following members:

REPORT ON THE GENESIS & ACTIVITIES OF • Dr. Gboyega Osinbowale (Chairman) Laniyonu, the Committee did due diligence
THE CAPITAL CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE • Dr. Bayo Laniyonu (IGSOSANA into partnership and membership in
the GlobalGiving organization as a
President) non-profit entity as a source of raising
• Mr. Jide Labiyi (IGSOSANA Treasurer) funds for IGSOSANA’s activities in
• Mrs. Funke Oluyemi (IGSOSANA Social addition to direct contributions through
IGSOSANA’s website and endowments.
Secretary) IGSOSANA’s application into GlobalGiving
• Mrs. Olawunmi Olafunmiloye (Chair, was approved in late January 2020
and IGSOSANA participated in its first
IGSOSANA’s STEM/Science Committee) GlobalGiving Campaign in March 2020 and
• Mr. Yinka Omole has consistently participated in most of
• Mr. Yemi Adigun GlobalGiving’s fundraising campaigns with
the latest one just concluded on July 14,
The members of the Capital Campaign 2021. We are glad to report that the Capital
Committee met regularly to discuss Campaign Committee has raised nearly
strategies to raise funds for IGSOSANA’s US$50,000.00 (fifty thousand US dollars) in
laudable projects in Ibadan Grammar School the last fifteen months of our association
including science education, information with GlobalGiving despite the scourge of
technology, improvement and development the COVID-19 pandemic throughout 2020.
of literary skills, career counseling,
accountancy and economics, civic We would like to express our deep
education. Attempts were made to contact gratitude to IGSOSANA members, families
non-governmental organizations and other and friends of IGSOSANA who consistently
philanthropic organizations in Nigeria and stepped up to contribute when called
the United States of America but our efforts upon and especially those members who
have not yielded any positive results in that contribute monthly on a recurring basis.
direction due to the extensive requirements We could not have been able to achieve the
of these big charitable organizations and the level of success we have recorded without
limitations of our organization regarding the their financial contributions and unalloyed
infrastructural organs necessary to meet the support. We hope their continued support
demands of these organizations. Pending will inspire other IGSOSANA members to
future development of these necessary also rise up in helping us in our quest to
infrastructures, the Capital Campaign make Ibadan Grammar School a Center of
Committee decided to concentrate our Excellence by 2023.
efforts on utilizing the opportunities
presented by the GlobalGiving organization, Respectfully submitted,
especially its matching program, and Dr. A. Gboyega Osinbowale
we have benefitted reasonably from that Chairman
program. The Capital Campaign Committee

Towards the end of 2019 and at the
behest and strong recommendation of Dr.

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IGSOSAUK PRESIDENT GOODWILL
MESSAGE FOR IGSOSANA
CONVENTION DALLAS 2021

MR. MIKE OLATUNJI FUWA

President, IGSOSAUK

Dear IGSOSANA President, Dr Bayo Laniyonu, IGSOSANA Executives, Fellow Mountaineers, Dis-
tinguished Guests, Ladies and Gentlemen attending IGSOSANA Convention DALLAS 2021, I am
deeply honoured to have the privilege of writing a short congratulatory message.

The past 15 to 18 months have been challenging across the Globe with the Covid-19 pandemic. At
the height of the pandemic the IGSOSONA 2020 convention had to go virtual as with other events
around the globe. It is by the thankful grace of the Almighty Lord that it is possible for IGSOSA-
NA Dallas 2021 to meet in-person at this convention and we your brothers and sisters in the UK
rejoice with you. Most importantly, we wish you All a safe convention.

The IGSOSA UK being the first IGSOSA Chapter in the diaspora, has watched the growth of
IGSOSANA over the past 15 years to the powerhouse it is today and are proud of its growth and
achievement over the years. The vision of IGSOSANA has been seen in the provision of the new
Physics & Biology laboratory, Teacher Recruitment, The STEM (Science, Technology, Engineer-
ing and Mathematics) programme, Engineer Seke Somolu University Scholarship (in honour of a
great Grammarian) to name a few.

It has been an honour for me over the last 18 months to have been collaborating with IGSOSANA
President Dr Bayo Laniyonu where we have shared the same values in collaborating at IGSOSA
National Level and with other IGSOSA Chapters for the success of the school. It is important to
stress that this collaboration at National Level and other chapters must continue and let it be at
the forefront of what we do in the future years. It is with this tenacity and cooperation that allows
us to continue making a difference in the lives of IGS Students.

At this point, on behalf of IGSOSA UK, I wish to extend our hearty congratulations to IGSOSANA
on the Dallas 2021 Convention and wish The President, The Executives, The Mountaineers, and
the Distinguished Ladies & Gentlemen a successful and safe Convention.

46 Thank You and God Bless …… Up School!!!!

IT TEAM REPORT

The IT Team at IGSOSANA is responsible for all the behind the scenes fun stuff that makes the association run well. Our responsibilities include, the
development and maintenance of the association’s website, the email system, the event registration portal, the online payment portal, social media outreach
and designing print media for events and other programs. The team is also responsible for advising other committees in the use technology, enabling them to
be successful. To date, we have completed all the listed objectives and we continue to support the organization as needed.

Our team is however very small and stretched out. We need additional volunteers to join our dynamic and very important team. If you can use MS Word or if
you are managing your own Facebook page and Instagram page yourself, you can do the work that is required. If you are a graphic artist, your talent is much
needed. Along with your talent and willingness to help, a very crucial requirement is your availability to get the work done. Weekly time commitment of 1-2
hours is required. Interested? Follow the steps below:

1 2First, determine if you have the required skills as stated above. Determine your availability. Can you put in a minimum of 1
If you are willing to learn, you are welcome to join also. hour per week? There are some weeks you may not have to do

anything at all.

3 Next, sign up by sending an email to us at [email protected]. 4 Once you are in the team, we will organize an orientation and
We are excited to have you come on board. set you up with all the necessary tools to start volunteering.

OLA OLAFUNMILOYE
CHAIR, INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

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