THE IBADAN GRAMMAR SCHOOL OLD STUDENTS ASSOCIATION OF NORTH AMERICA
M UNTaiNeer
W W W. I G S O S A N A . O R G SEPTEMBER 2022
TOWARDS
A CENTER OF EXCELLENCE
IN EDUCATION
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 in 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
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
Seyi Adejuyigbe, Esq.
Folake Bamishe
CONTRIBUTORS
Dr. Sanya Aribatise
Mr. Kola Owolabi
The IGSOSANA MOUNTAINEERS 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 © 2022
BRANDON M. SCOTT
MAYOR
100 Holliday Street, Room 250
Baltimore, Maryland 21202
September 1, 2022
On behalf of the people of Baltimore, I am pleased to welcome the Ibadan Grammar
School Old Students Association of North America (IGSOSANA) on the occasion of
your Annual Convention.
The mission of the Ibadan Grammar School Old Students Association of North America
is to foster a lifelong relationship between the school, located in Ibadan, Nigeria and its
former students. This weekend’s convention is an opportunity to renew old friendship
networks and boost the development of Ibadan Grammar School.
I am delighted that you have chosen Baltimore for this year’s convention, and I invite you
to explore our great city. From Baltimore’s numerous waterfront attractions, outstanding
restaurants, and fabulous shopping to our charming neighborhoods, historical sites, and
world-class art museums, you’ll find that our city has something for everyone.
Best wishes for a memorable convention.
Sincerely,
Brandon M. Scott
Mayor
City of Baltimore
phone: 410.396.3835 fax: 410.576.9425 e-mail: [email protected] 5
CONTENTS
8 School Songs
9 National Anthems
10 Schedule of Events
12 LOC Chairman Welcome Message
13 Event Organizing Committee
14 Inspiring Minds to Learn
- President’s Address
17 Guest of Honor - Justice Mojisola
Olatoregun
18 IGSOSANA Executive Council
20 Goodwill Message from the
National President
22 Goodwill Message from Mr. Goodie Ibru
23 Goodwill Message from IGSOSA
Foundation
26 Remembering the Veno
28 IGSOSANA Awards
36 Baltimore, Maryland - A History
42 Welfare Committee Report
45 Goodwill Message from Abuja
Capital Campaign Committee Report
IT Team Report
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46 IGSOSANA Spouses Award
53 Capital Campaign Committee Report
56 IT Team Report
58 How to Improve Your Mental Health
64 IGSOSANA Projects
68 IGSOSANA Teachers
70 From the Desk of the Principal
71 4 Ways to Give Back After
Graduation
74 STEM AT IGS Report
77 Goodwill From the JS Principal
80 Essay Writing Competition 2022
84 Liberal Arts Committee Report
85 IGSOSANA-A Great Force to Reckon With
86 IGS and the Rest of the World
87 Principals Honor Roll
92 Seke Somolu Scholarship Fund
96 In Loving Memory
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School Songs
Arise Praise God that patriots of old
To work did put their hand
all Sons of the And for the love of Fatherland
Mountaineer Their mites did not withold
Sing praises Brothers, sisters, now justify
to the Lord The talking drums of old
And shout The hope of those who laboured long
for joy with Deo et Patriae .
one accord
All boys from Illustrious sons who rose to fame
far and near The scions of their days
Remember now Brought glory and unfading praise
the glorious days To Alma Mater’s name
At Oke-Are’s gates And in this thankful voice we sing
Whence we Our hymn of jubilee
came and first Rise up on high our joyful glee
sang our lays Deo et Patriae.
Deo et Patriae.
Composed by G.A. Adeyemo
8 (Former Tutor)
THERE IS SUNSHINE
There is sunshine in my soul today
All glorious and bright
There is light in every smiling face
For Jesus is my light
O! There is sunshine
Blessed sunshine
When the peaceful happy
moments roll
When Jesus shows His smiling face
There is sunshine in my soul
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”
THURSDAY
WELCOME
6:00PM - 8:00PM
Executive/LOC Meeting
FRIDAY
OBU NIGHT
11:00AM - 2:00PM
City Tour
5:00PM
Welcome & School Song
5:30PM - 6:30PM
Plenary Session: Health Talk
Mental Health
Plenary Session: Business Talk
Real Estate Investment
6:30PM - 10:00PM
Sing Song/Fabus
Jeopardy
Obu Court of Justice
Obu Galore
Networking
Photo Sessions
10 ESSAY WRITING PARTICIPANTS
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 / National Anthems
New Members Welcome Recognition of IGSOSA/IGSOSANA Executives
Minutes of the 2021 (14th) Convention Introduction of Special Guest
Special Guest Address
- Gen. Secretary: Ms. Folake Bamishe IGSOSANA’s President's Remarks
Update on IGSOSANA / President’s Report National IGSOSA’s President's Remarks
Fundraising
School Update Seke Somolu Scholarship
Inspiring Minds to Learn Dinner
IGSOSANA Leadership Awards
Outline Budget 2021/22 IGSOSANA Spouses Awards
- President: Dr. Bayo Laniyonu Banner Roll-up Relay to Newark, NJ
Vote of Thanks
Financial Report Closing Prayer
Adoption of Updated Bylaws Dance! Dance!! Dance!!!
Photo Sessions
Upcoming Conventions
Any Other Buisness
Vote of Thanks
Adjournment
Closing Song & Prayer
Photo Sessions
S U N D AY
ALL SAINT ANGLICAN CHURCH
4849 LYDELL ROAD HYATTSVILLE MD 20781
Service starts at 10:00am
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Welcome
to the 15th Annual
IGSOSANA Convention
We’re not Delegates or people with any interest be it political or otherwise but we’re brothers
and sisters from the formative years at our Alma Mater- Ibadan Grammar School, Ibadan Nigeria.
It is with a resounding pleasure and height of happiness to welcome each one of us specially to our
15th Annual Ibadan Grammar School Old Students Association North America ReUnion - Baltimore
MD 2022.
I’m fully aware that most of us look forward to the Convention yearly and this year’s will not be an
exception. It is the time that we see ourselves giving back and at the same time reuniting with
classmates and schoolmates we have not heard from years even decades - it’s the time to feel the
nostalgia of being a teenager and high schoolers all at the same time.
The Baltimore Convention Local Organizing Committee members having put a lot of their precious
time in planning and bringing this meeting to fruition believing that we have done our best to
ensure that all our guests are comfortably settled in for the camaraderie we’re all looking forward to
in the next three days in Baltimore Maryland.
Over the years, the common denominator has always been Ibadan Grammar School - whether you
were at Alekusho Agbeni, Oke Are or Molete- we all look up to those 5-6 years we spent that molded
us to young adults.
We have packaged into these three days fun at various levels viz tour of the city of Baltimore which
includes the Inner Harbor, Cruise, Aquarium and some museums, while minding the business aspect
of our association and not losing focus on our fundraising activities combined with gala night and
recognition of people that have made their marks both in our youthful days at school and those that
have been contributing in no small way for the continuous reunions both at home and in diaspora.
We will round up by giving thanks to God at All Saints Anglican Church on Sunday before departing
to our various homes. I wish you all happy deliberations.
Deo et Patriae!
MR. KOLA OWOLABI
CHAIR, LOCAL ORGANIZING COMMITTE
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MS. FOLAKE BAMISHE HAJIA MOTUNRAYO OWOLABI MRS. DESOLA AYOBIOJO YOUR CONVENTION
MR. FEMI IFATUROTI MR. ZEUS OTUKOYA MR. AKIN AKIMBONI ORGANIZING COMMITTEE
MRS. FUNKE OLUYEMI MRS. OLA OLAFUNMILOYE MRS. OMOWUNMI AWOKOYA
MR. SOJI ADEYEMI DR. KAYODE OGUNAIKE DR. AKINYELE IYIOLA
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Inspiring
Minds to Learn
NO MOUNTAINEER LEFT BEHIND
DR. BAYO LANIYONU, Ph.D (S/N 5799)
M y fellow A major area of focus during this Presidency is to address
Mountaineers and the issue of poverty amongst IGS students. It is NOT a new
distinguished guests, phenomenon. Poverty was very real during my time at IGS,
and Mountaineers at this Convention knew classmates that
I am delighted cannot afford to change their school uniforms on a regular
to welcome all basis simply because they had only one or two! We cannot
solve all the poverty issues at IGS. At the same time, I know
Grammarians and guests to the 15th Annual Convention of you will agree with me that we cannot cross to the other
side of the road and say, we will focus only on the gifted
Ibadan Grammar School Old Student’s Association, North and the talented without taking care of “the least of these
my brethren” Through your generous donation, IGSOSANA
America (IGSOSANA) taking place in the historic city of welfare committee ably led by Mrs. Awokoya provided 100
indigent students with school uniforms, school bags and
Baltimore. I know that Grammarians at this Convention backpacks, sandal, belts, socks, and shoes. In addition,
Mountaineers present at this convention provided funds to
cut across generations that did not meet each other at IGSOSANA to manage on their behalf, specifically geared
towards paying eight very indigent students 8,000 naira
gramma. However, we are bound together by a shared a month for upkeeps. Others are donating to have these
students housed in the school hostel that may be more
heritage, common culture, language, and way of yapping. conducive to academic excellence compared to home. We
still need additional Sponsors help in this direction. Please
More importantly, we love our dear Alma matter and forever contact Mrs. Awokoya should you desire to help.
will remain Grammarians, for God and Fatherland. My I am excited to share 2021 WAEC results with you all. A
tremendous improvement from 2020 results. Looking at
sincere appreciation to all members of the local organizing the results, I am delighted that one of our focus areas,
Physics was the best performing subject with 94 percent
committee led by Mr. Kola Owolabi for the time and talent of the students attaining at least a credit score, unusual
and unprecedented in the annals of IGS WAEC results, that
put into preparing for the Convention. Thank you! honor usually belongs to a liberal arts subject. Biology, Data
Processing and Chemistry were not far behind either; 89, 84,
We thank God for another successful year in off ice. Here are 73 percent, respectively. Your IGSOSANA is paying the salary
the highlights. of f ive IGS teachers; Chemistry, Data Processing, English
Our flagship project for this year focused on the conversion Literature/English, History and Technical Drawing.
and refurbishment of the old Physics Laboratory into an
Agriculture/General Science Laboratory to strengthen
the teaching of Basic General Science as a stimulating
preamble and preparatory course for Physics, Chemistry,
Biology, Information Technology and to stimulate and
encourage the students in agriculture and food production
given the importance to Nigeria development. This focus
also aligns with our Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts
and Mathematics (STEAM) paradigm in moving our School
towards a Center of Excellence in Education. We are happy to
report that IGSOSANA has completed the refurbishing work
and we are in the process of equipping the laboratory.
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cont'd from page 14 • Encourage students strive for
academic excellence through Engr.
IGS did not present candidates for the History exam, the government Foluseke Somolu Scholarship and
stopped teaching history as a subject and just reversed the stupid idea. support of prize-giving day
Your IGSOSANA jumped at the opportunity to offer to be responsible for
the teacher’s salary for that subject. I know you will agree with me that • Provide avenues and opportunities
the teaching of history is very essential to our National consciousness. for students counselling and career
We did not do very well in economics. The persistent extremely advice
mediocre performance in economics was troubling, especially given its
importance to developmental and monetary policies. Your Executive • Facilitate students familiarity and
Council has approved the recruitment of an IGSOSANA sponsored- increase use of computer and related
economics teacher to provide additional support. We are also planning technologies.
to sponsor a teacher for further mathematics to enhance the ability of
current Mountaineers to be competitive in STEM careers. • Cultivate students love of science
As you are well aware, academics remains the primary focus for IGSOSANA. through STEAM activities and clubs
When I became the President, I envisioned IGSOSANA expanding the
tent of our impact. Especially, given my remembrance of IGS as a rich • Promote the arts of writing, public
liberal arts school; in the finest example of such private schools in the US. speaking, and erudition throughout
The science students were active in literary and debating society, they the school.
took part in school plays and festival of arts. Subtle skills that prepared
us to be great communicators; the art of storytelling that I have found IGSOSANA has not finished the job of impacting
extremely useful in the corporate world. and transforming our beloved school. The Yorubas
We remain committed to a vision of Excellence in Science, Technology, say “Owo ni keke ihin rere” I struggle not to
Engineering, Arts and Mathematics (STEAM) Education, deepening interpret this literarily, the best interpretation
the learning experience, enhancing, and maintaining the learning that I have is that money is the vehicle that drives
environment. Towards this end, we will innovative ideas and programs. Your hard earned
money is what is allowing IGSOSANA to grease
• Continue to address the impact of poverty on students’ the wheels of IGS progress. I know you have full
ability to excel academically confidence in this executive to produce results. I
know that you trust us to be responsible stewards
• Continue to recruit STEAM teachers and invest in teacher’s of your hard earned money.
development
Thank You!
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JUSTICE Federal High Court in September 1996 as a Deputy Chief Registrar and
rose to the rank of Chief Registrar; the office she held till July 2000
MOJISOLA when she was appointed a judge of the Federal High Court of Nigeria.
OLATOREGUN It is noteworthy that Hon. C.M.A. Olatoregun has a towering family
background. Her grandfather was a well-respected Judge in her
HGUEST OF HONOR hometown, while her grandmother was a Princess of the Kuku Lineage
on. Justice C.M.A. Olatoregun of Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State. My Lord’s Hon. Justice Olatoregun maternal
was born in the ancient grandparents were Royals, hence Hon. Justice Olatoregun is a Princess
the ancient city of Ibadan in her own right.
on Tuesday the 9th day of
November, 1954 to the family During the 19 years of her service to this Court and Nigeria, My Lord
of Hon. Justice Basil Agbolade worked in several Judicial Divisions including Abuja, Enugu, Abeokuta
Adedipe of the Lagos State and Asaba, where she brought to bear her wealth of experience and
Judiciary and Mrs. Regina Kofoworola Adedipe, a Nursing diligence. She thereby contributed immensely to the growth of the
Matron in the Oyo State Ministry of Health (both of blessed Nigerian Judiciary, particularly with regard to the jurisdiction of the
memory). My Lord hails from Epe Local Government Area Federal High Court of Nigeria. Till her retirement, My Lord was the
of Lagos State. She attended Yejide Girls Grammar School, Administrative Judge of the Lagos Division of this court. She served as a
Ibadan, Oyo State for her West African School Certificate member of the Kaduna State Governorship Election Petitions Tribunal,
from 1966 to 1971. She proceeded to Ibadan Grammar School, 2011 and a member of the Reconstituted Panel, Akwa-Ibm State ,
Ibadan, Oyo State for her Higher School Certificate between Governorship Election Petitions Tribunal, 2012.
1972 and 1973.
In March 2022, Justice Olatoregun was appointed as chairman of Public
Subsequently, she studied for her Bachelors of Law (LL.B) Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission. She has been trained in
degree at the prestigious University of Ife (now Obafemi international fraud and terrorism, cybercrime and electronic evidence,
Awolowo University, Ile-Ife), Osun State, from 1975 to 1979 and banking fraud, mediation and other courses. She is expected to bring
then proceeded to the Nigerian Law School, Lagos in 1981 for her huge wealth of experience to bear on the job.
her one year vocational law training. Hon. Justice Olatoregun
was called to the Nigerian Bar in 1981. She is a woman of integrity with impeccable character, a brilliant judge,
brave and forthright in defence of justice, a spectacular judge and
She did her National Youth Service Corps at the legal grandmaster of her courtroom.
department of Odua Investment Company Limited from 1978
to 1980. As a young Legal Practitioner, My Lord was a State She is a loving wife, accommodating sister, a doting mother and caring
Counsel in the Oyo State Ministry of Justice in 1981 and later in
1981, she moved to private legal practice in the office of Chief
Bamidele Aiku, SAN. Between May 1983 and 1986, she worked
at Cecil Law Office, Ibadan.
My Lord was appointed as a senior Magistrate II in the Oyo
State Judiciary in 1986 and from 1990 to 1981, she returned
to Ceil Law Office, Ibadan as a private legal practitioner. Hon.
Justice Olatoregun returned to the Magistracy in Oyo State
Judiciary from December 1991 to December, 1995 as Chief
Magistrate II. She rose through the ranks to the position of
Chief Magistrate I from January 1996 to August 1996. In her
quest for career fulfillment and excellence. She joined the
grandmother.
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IGSOSANA
EXECUTIVE COUNCIL
The association is led by a board of dedicated old students' volunteers from
all walks of life. 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 MS. FOLAKE BAMISHE HAJIA M. OWOLABI
TREASURER FIN. SECRETARY PUB. SECRETARY SOCIAL SEC.
MRS. DESOLA AYOBIOJO PROF. ISHOLA AJIFERUKE DR. AKINYELE IYIOLA MR. SOJI ADEYEMI
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
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IGSOSA OFFICERS
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Mr. Goodie M. lbru, OON Chairman
Chief T. Adeleke, OON Member
Mr. Adegoke Adeniji Secretary
NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Mr. Ladimeji Mako Global President
Ven. Kolawole Jaiyeoba lmmed. Past Nat. President
Balogun Gaphar Ojetola 1st Vice National President
2nd Vice National President
Mr. Seye Adeyemo National Gen. Secretary
Mr. Abiodun Akinbile Asst. National Secretary
Mrs. Folasade Adeniran National Treasurer
National Auditor
Mr. Kunle Oluwole Publicity/Social Secretary
Mr. Hammed Oladipupo President, IGSOSANA
Chairman, Ibadan Branch
Mr. Yinka Akintola Chairman, Lagos Branch
Dr. Bayo Laniyonu Chairman, Abeokuta Branch
Mr. Yinka Osuntogun Chairman, Abuja Branch
Mrs.Seyi Adejuyigbe Chairman, IGSOSA UK
Chairman , Ireland Branch
Mr. Bolaji Sonde Ex Officio
Mr. Wale Labiyi Ex Officio
Otunba KennyAdebambo Ex Officio
Mrs. 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 2018 - 2022
Late Ven. Muyiwa Oyewole
Ven. Kolawole Jaiyeoba
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THE OPEN SKY AND THE WORLD BECKONS....
AMBASSADORS OF HIGH VALUES WE ARE ALL
I BY MR. OLADIMEJI MAKO
NATIONAL PRESIDENT, IGSOSA
welcome all Mountaineers all over the World to Baltimore, USA. This is the
year of our Lord 2022 and this is September. How far have we travelled here
in the year? In Life? In Location? Can we all dispassionately reflect on these
questions? But I say in all, to God be the glory, great things He has done to
bring us all here. Baltimore, we are told, is where the American nation found
the source of strength, the birthplace of their National Anthem: ‘The Star-
Spangled Banner” which sits at the mouth of Baltimore’s Inner Harbor.
Ibadan Grammar School anthem, which some choose to call the Jubilee
Song, continues to provide for me, like the American anthem, a source of strength. It is from there that
I connect, like many of us, with the Patriots of Old who gave vision and indeed mission, that made you
and I, proud Ambassadors who always with pride, aided with smiles of joy, as we all regularly lift up our
alma mater’s name.
Ibadan Grammar School, Ibadan, founded on the rusty hills of Oke Are in 1913 beckons Before the end of the year, more solar-powered
on all, old and young, to support its enduring legacies that make it unique. Our School street lights will be added to help illuminate our
Anthem also challenges us to join are forebears in laboring and giving even of our school.
widows’ mites towards continued upliftment of the school and the values it represents. The IGSOSA Foundation has been further
We are to do it regularly and cheerfully. That is why it is accompanied by talking drums ! expanded to make it easy for them to meet
Mountaineers, as illustrious sons and daughters, we have come to Baltimore from far our expectations. They will continue to get
and near to celebrate with one another especially with those who live in North America, my support in the area of their mandate. The
to raise the flag of our great school, IGS. It is my hope and prayer that our praise, after branches and class chapters must be ready
this event, will be unfading and that our joy will be unending to the glory of God, Amen. to support these initiatives and efforts in
This is my third convention with IGSOSANA. At New Jersey, "...let me championimg creative thought
I had the privilege of being a guest and I also wrote a acknowledge processes and actions towards
goodwill message in that year’s brochure. I was also in the massive bringing these initiatives and
Virginia; now in Baltimore, Maryland. support that projects to reality.
IGSOSANA
On 31st March this year, I was elected as the 12th National continues to give This administration will
President of IGSOSA and in my acceptance speech, I gave to the school and remain completely fodel and
my word to build an Association for all. An Association the students..." accountable for all resources
where everyone will find expression. It was in this regard, entrusted and invested under
that I inaugurated a committee of eminent personalities our watch, I can promise us
from all the branches and across the globe to help us put a that.
structure and constitution in place that will help us organize
ourselves better. The NEC is grateful to
all members of various
We have also set up a viable and interactive new website. sub-committees and the
IGSOSA.org is a one stop shop on our association matters. management committee.
In August we commissioned our IGSOSA Resource Center Finally, let me acknowledge
in the School. For the first time in our history, we have an the massive support that
office that everyone has access to. The office is made up of IGSOSANA continues to give
three meeting rooms, a reception area, an archive, and an to the school and the students
A restaurant. It is also going to have a “walkway of Honors” and hope that it will continue.
for those who have and who will give generously to the Let me urge those who are
Association and our School. too busy to support this
association with their resources
There are three major assignments before us this year. and time that it is not too late
The first is to give a structure to our association. We have to come on board. Don’t wait
started the process of registration of everyone now with the completion of our website until you can no longer do anything or influence
and secretariat both online and by filling a form at the branches meetings; and at our the change you desire in your school and by
secretariat. extension, in your community.
The second most pressing issue on the agenda of this administration is security or lack Let me also add that it is because some did
of security. As we speak, it has been very tough maintaining peace in and around our give their mite that you had Ibadan Grammar
school premises. First, we are engaging with all stakeholders including Government School to attend. From Alekuso to Oke Are; and
to find a lasting SOLUTION to this issue. The ultimate will be to construct a perimeter finally, Molete Hill, quite a lot were donations of
fence around our school. It is a major task and will be a top priority. We need to protect time, sweat and resources.
all our assets. Just last May, the NEC approved the employment of six guards for the
school. We prayed it will help us to achieve some level of security and reduce vandalism. Please distinguished Mountaineers, currently in
or out there, when all is said and done, let value
We are also using a social engagement approach through some resource personalities be added to your name.
especially, Major Yomi Opeolu of class of 72/76. The result of their efforts have been
massive. Many more efforts are on-going on this issue. We continue to explore all Let’s work together to make our school an
options. institution of academic excellence, with an
enduring legacy.
The third item is the 2023 Aionian Games. Our school, Ibadan Grammar school, is Let’s be intentional and purposeful in our
hosting. It is our desire to make the game the very best in the annals of Aionian sports. contributions to this great school that has been
However, our goal is really to ensure that we build enduring sports infrastructure abandoned for you and I.
that will be available for the many more years. All hands therefore must be on deck.
We hope to use the games’ hosting to revive our boarding system as we plan to work Please, never underplay the potentials of your
on the hostels to be used during the games and thereafter resume boarding school inputs to the ongoing programs.
systems. It will also boost our Adopt- a Student initiative.
To all delegates, please enjoy Baltimore 2022
The Adopt- a-Student Initiative will fully commence next year but I will like to Reunion with me and may the hospitality of our
commend a lot of our members who have been doing this over the years and pledge hosts fill us with life-long memories.
our enduring appreciation, love and goodwill to them. I also promise them that we will
improve on the current facilities to give them joy. Deo et Patriae !!!
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GOODWILL MESSAGE
GOODIE M. IBRU, OON HON.DSC
CHAIRMAN BOARD OF TRUSTEES IBADAN GRAMMAR SCHOOL
OLD STUDENTS’ ASSOCIATION (IGSOSA) ON THE OCCASION -
IGSOSANA CONVENTION 2022 SEPTEMBER 1-4, 2022 HOLDING IN
BALTIMORE, MD.
Fellow Mountaineers, and our distinguished guests,
I am delighted that IGSOSANA’S Convention 2022 is holding. On behalf of the Board of Trustees of Ibadan
Grammar School Old Students’ Association, I congratulate the Chairman and the Executive Committee of the
North American branch, members of the planning committee and the entire members of IGSOSANA on the
holding of the 2022 Convention and inspite of the hard times sustaining this annual event; kindly accept our
felicitations.
As you are aware IGSOSA had an Annual General Meeting on Wednesday 30th March 2022; on that day the
tenure of the National Executive Committee (EXCO) led by Professor (Ven) K. T. Jayeoba came to an end and on
the same day a new National Executive Committee led by David Oladimeji O. Mako was elected; we are greatful
to Professor Ven. K.T. Jaiyeoba and his Exco members for a job well done and we congratulate Mr. Dimeji and his
EXCO for being elected.
Our Association recently lost a number of notable men and women with whom we have shared the vision of
our Alma Mater. I pay respect to the memories of the following namely Enitan Dawodu, Chief Ajibowu Owoade,
Dr Olufemi Adegoke and many that am unable to name here. I also want to specially remember our Papa
Ambassador Olusola Sanu and former President of IGSOSA, The Venerable Olumuyiwa Oyewole. We pray that
they will find rest in the bossom of their Maker. Amen.
I would like to seize this opportunity to thank all Alumni who sent congratulatory and goodwill messages when
I attained the age of 80 years on 11th May 2022
Once again, on behalf of the Board of Trustees IGSOSA, I congratulate the Chairman of IGSOSANA, his Exco
members and IGSOSANA Convention Planning Committee for organizing this convention and I wish you a
successful and memorable convention
Up Mountaineers!!!
Up School !!!!
Thank you and God bless you all
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IGSOSA FOUNDATION
IBADAN GRAMMAR SCHOOL, IBADAN
GOODWILL MESSAGE FROM THE
CHAIRMAN, IGSOSA FOUNDATION TO THE
15TH ANNUAL CONVENTION OF IGSOSANA
Fellow 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 have
hit the ground running constituting 5 Sub-Committees to facilitate
the effective delivery of our mandate. The Foundation has employed
a full-time Administrative Secretary to man the Secretariat at
Alayande Hall.
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 wish you all happy and fruitful deliberations at the Baltimore
Convention.
Deo et Patriae!
Yours sincerely,
Olumuyiwa Kupoluyi
Chairman, IGSOSA Foundation
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congratulations
TO IGSOSANA ON ITS
15TH ANNUAL CONVENTION
Baltimore, MD
Happy 30th Anniversary Celebration
to the 86/92 Class-set.
Olusoji Adeyemi
Class-set President
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Omowunmi A Ogundele (née Owolabi) 25
65/69/71 Set
&
Kola Owolabi
69/73/75 Set
WELCOME
All Mountaineers to our
15th Annual Convention
BALTIMORE MD 2022
Wishing us all great reunion,
deliberations and fundraising
REMEMBERING
THE VENO
V enerable Olumuyiwa Oyewole was a suc-
cessful banker, property developer and,
distinguished person. It is enough to be
distinguished in one profession; it is rare
to do so in two, unrelated professions.
Such is the career of Olumuyiwa Oyewole
that managed to do this.
After the conclusion of his secondary education at Ibadan Gram-
mar School (Olubadan House), Oyewole started out in the financial
industry as Accounts Clerk with the old Cooperative Bank Limited
at Ibadan and later as a Senior Clerk at the London Branch of the
defunct National Bank of Nigeria Limited. He acquired his higher
educational qualifications from South West London College and the
Rivers State University of Science and Technology. A seasoned bank-
er, he ran the gamut from clerk to Managing Director in the bank-
ing sector. He was at various times Deputy Head of Department
and Assistant General Manager (Finance) with the Société Generale
Bank Limited; Head of Operations at Republic Bank Limited; Gen-
eral Manager at Group Merchant Bank and eventually Managing
Director, United Commercial Bank. He moved into the mortgage
industry and became the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
of M&N Building Society Limited. In this latter sector, he served as
Consultant and Project Coordinator for C & C Construction Company
Limited responsible for the storied Banana Island Project in Lagos,
Managing Director of Ocean Parade Limited and Marketing Man-
ager for Eko Akete Housing Estate Scheme and Eko Atlantic City
Development Scheme, all significant components of a burgeoning
property development sector affecting the lives and times and
changing the landscape of Nigeria’s commercial capital, Lagos.
His deep spiritual commitments and engagements with his Angli-
can background eventually led him to the priesthood, becoming,
first, a Deacon, and later, an ordained minister in the Nigeria Prov-
ince of the Anglican Church Worldwide in 2005. He retired in March
2018 from the Vicariate of the Anglican Church for All Nations, Vic-
toria Island, Lagos. This is merely the crown of a life of service to his
church, the Cathedral Church of Christ, Marina, Lagos, and the wider
Christian community of which it is a part.
His philanthropic activities are legendary, and our alma mater has
been the recipient of a lot of his generosity both before and since he
assumed office as the National President of the Ibadan Grammar
Old Students Association (IGSOSA).
For his professional accomplishments and the dedication of his pro-
fessional competence to the service of his professions, his commu-
nity, our school, and the wider world, IGSOSANA honored Venerable
Olumuyiwa Oyewole with the Chief Ayo Labiyi Award for Distin-
guished Professional Accomplishments in September 1, 2018.
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A GREAT FRIEND AND
SUPPORTER OF IGSOSANA
“Grieve not for me.
Remember the best times,
the laughter, the song.
The good life I lived
while I was strong.
Continue my heritage,
I’m counting on you.
Keep smiling and surely
the sun will shine through.
My mind is at ease,
my soul is at rest.
Remembering all,
how I truly was blessed.
Continue traditions,
no matter how small.
Go on with your life,
don’t worry about falls.
I miss you all dearly,
so keep up your chin.
Until the day comes
we’re together again.”
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IGSOSANA AWARDS
BISHOP A. B. AKINYELE AWARD
FOR OUTSTANDING PIONEER LEADERSHIP
Awarded for leadership that exhibits the qualities of innovation and
the pioneer spirit in any area of life.
ARCHDEACON EMMANUEL ALAYANDE AWARD
FOR EXEMPLARY PUBLIC SERVICE
Awarded to any old student who exhibits the spirit of giving
in service to the public in politics, community engagement, or
philanthropy.
CHIEF JOSEPH AYO LABIYI AWARD
FOR DISTINGUISHED PROFESSIONAL
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Awarded to anyone whose professional attainments are marked by
service to others beyond her or his field.
CHIEF BOLA IGE AWARD
FOR DISTINGUISHED SERVICE TO
IBADAN GRAMMAR SCHOOL
Awarded to anyone who has selflessly served Ibadan Grammar
School or its students.
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2022 RECIPIENT OF 2022 RECIPIENT OF 2022 RECIPIENT OF
THE AKINYELE AWARD THE ALAYANDE AWARD THE LABIYI AWARD
MR. GOODIE IBRU PROF. AWORH IRON SHERRIF
2022 RECIPIENT OF 2022 RECIPIENT OF 2022 RECIPIENT OF 29
THE LABIYI AWARD THE BOLE IGE AWARD THE BOLA IGE AWARD
CHIEF AMOLE PA AKINBANJI PA GEO
MR. GOODIE IBRU
2022 RECIPIENT OF THE BISHOP ALEXANDER
BABATUNDE AKINYELE AWARD FOR PIONEER
LEADERSHIP
M r. Goodie Minabo Ibru was born in Kano books in Tourism, Law and the Nigerian Capital Market; he is a
in 1942. He had his primary education at Member/Fellow of several professional and social organizations,
Yaba Methodist School, Yaba and later and a recipient of numerous awards including Officer of the
went to Ibadan Grammar School, Ibadan. order of the Niger (OON), National Productivity Order of Merit
He proceeded to the Holborn College of Award (2000), Doctorate Degree of Entrepreneurship (Honoris
Law, University of London and graduated Causa), Joseph Ayo Babalola University, Ikeji-Arakeji, Osun
State, 2014, Award of honorary Doctor of Science (DSc) degree
LLB (London) in 1965. He was called to in Entrepreneurship and Wealth Creation, Caleb University,
Imota, Ikorodu, Lagos October (2018).
the English Bar in 1966 and enrolled at the Supreme Court as Solicitor
Recently on 24th March 2022 Lagos State University conferred
and Advocate in 1968 after which he founded the Law Firm of G.M. Ibru & on Mr. Ibru Honorary Doctor of Business (Commerce, Hospitality
and Tourism).
Company where he is principal partner. He became a Notary Public in 1973.
Mr. G.M. Ibru is a Fellow of the Nigerian Institute of
He was the founder of Ikeja Hotel Plc, owners of Sheraton Lagos Hotel & Administration, Fellow, Institute of Quality Assurance of Nigeria
Towers; The Tourist Company of Nigeria Plc, owners of Federal Palace and Member, Nigeria Bar Association.
Hotel and Casino, Hans Gremlin Nigeria Limited which acquired 51% equity
stake in Capital Hotels Plc (owners of Abuja Sheraton Hotel & Towers), AND He was the National President of the Ibadan Grammar School
FORMER Chairman of Niger Delta Exploration and Production Plc. He is on Old Students' Association from 2001-2007. He was President of
the Board of several other companies including Minet Nigeria Limited and rotary Club of Lagos for the Rotary year 1987/1988. During his
DN Tyre & Rubber Plc. tenure as President, Rotary Club of Lagos donated pacemakers
to humanity and Rotary to be used by patients suffering
Mr. Goodie Ibru is a past President of Lagos Chamber of Commerce and from heart problems. Also, in his year in office, Mr. Ibru was
Industry; Nigerian Stock Exchange; Nigeria-Ethiopia Business Association; recognized by the District Governor as overall best Rotarian
former Honorary Consul of Lithuania to Nigeria and Executive Vice President in District 9110. Mr. Ibru was recognized by Rotary
President (West African Chapter), African Business Round Table (ABR) and Foundation as a Five-Star General because of his generous
past Chairman of NEPAD Business Group- Nigeria and Co-Chairman of donations to the Foundation.
NEPAD Business Group West Africa. He represented Nigeria, as member of
UNWTO Committee on International Code of Ethics on Tourism. Mr. Goodie Ibru is also an Honorary Life Member of Lagos
Country Club; Member, Metropolitan Club, Life Member, Ikoyi
Mr. Goodie Minabo Ibru was the pioneer President of the Federation of Club, Life Member, island Club; Member and Lagos Motorboat
Tourism Associations of Nigeria (FTAN) as well as a past Chairman of the Club. His hobbies including Community service, travelling and
Board of Trustees. His leadership of the Federation gave FTAN a strong reading.
presence in both the private and public space that culminated into FTAN
being an acknowledged trade group in the country. As president of FTAN, IN RECOGNITION OF HIS PIONEERING LEADERSHIP
Mr. Ibru made uncommon sacrifices and spared nothing, both material IN HOSPITALITY AND SERVICE TO NIGERIA, IGSOSANA
and financial, to ensure that the Tourism industry in Nigeria has a true HONORS MR. GOODIE MINABO IBRU WITH THE BISHOP
virile, strong industry umbrella body as envisaged by the founding fathers AKINYELE AWARD FOR PIONEERING LEADERSHIP.
of which he was one. As President, FTAN held its first ever international
workshop in partnership with the government of Israel, Tourism Merit
Award and created chapters in many states while actively partnering with
practitioners, other trade groups, Federal and states governments as well
as states and Federal Legislature to ensure that Tourism gets its deserved
attention. He is the President of Nigeria – Russia Business Council and a
former member of the governing Council of the Ajayi Crowther
30 University, Oyo. Mr. Ibru, has authored, co-authored and edited many
PROF, O. C. AWORH
2022OFRTEHCEIPBIIESNHOTPOAF. BT.HAEKIANRYCELHEDAEWAACRODN
ALAYANDE AWARD FOR EXEMPLARY
PUBLIC SERVICE
P rofessor Ogugua Charles Aworh, the retired Technology, Germany. A foremost researcher, prolific author
George Coumantaros Distinguished and mentor, he has over 120 scientific publications including
Professor, Flour Mills Food Research Centre. books and chapters in books and has produced over 120 M.Sc.
Department of Food Technology, University and 17 PhDs with many of his former students occupying top
of Ibadan is Fellow and President-Elect positions in industry, government and academia, within and
(2020-2022) of the International Academy outside the country, including Heads of Department, Dean of
Faculty, Associate Professors and Professors, and former Vice-
of Food Science and Technology, the global Chancellor. He has held many top administrative positions at
the University of Ibadan including Head of the Department of
focus of food science excellence, with headquarters in Guelph, Ontario, Food Technology for three times, Chairman, Senate Curriculum
Committee, Chairman, General Studies Programme, Master,
Canada. He was Chairman of the Body of Fellows (2008-2013) and recipient Sultan Bello Hall and pioneer Chairman of the Committee for
the Administration of the Multidisciplinary Central Research
of the Lifetime Achievement Award of the Nigerian Institute of Food Laboratory, supported by MacArthur Foundation (2008-2014).
Science and Technology (2014). Prof. Aworh has world-wide experience in food research,
consultancy and public service and has carried out several
Prof. Aworh was the National President of the Ibadan Grammar School Old major consultancy assignments and research contracts for
Students' Association from 2010-2014 during the centenary of the school in governments, the private sector and international organizations
2013 and spearheaded an unprecedented, multimillion Naira fundraising including FAO/WHO/IAEA. Prof. Aworh was the only African
for the school that resulted in vast improvement in infrastructure, teaching inducted into the prestigious International Academy of Food
and learning environment including classrooms, laboratories, library, ICT Science and Technology at the 16th World Food Congress held
Centre, administrative block, offices and sporting facilities that is still in Iguassu Falls, Brazil in 2012. He was appointed Chairman of
evident in the school today. the Technical Advisory Group of Nigeria's Tertiary Education
Trust Fund (TETFund) in August 2019.
Born on 20th May 1951 in Lagos to the Aworh family of Umudaike Quarters,
Asaba, Delta State, Prof. Aworh had his primary school education at St. Prof. Aworh is married to Mrs Tola Aworh and they are blessed
James' School, Oke Bola and Alafia Institute, Mokola, Ibadan from 1957 to with children and grandchildren.
1963. From 1964 to 1968, he attended the famous Ibadan Grammar School
where he obtained the West African School Certificate in the First Division
in 1968, with the best overall result in the school that year. The following
year, he was admitted to the University of Ibadan by concessional entrance
examination.
A University scholar, Professor Aworh graduated with B.Sc. (Hons.) in IN RECOGNITION OF HIS EXEMPLARY SERVICE TO
Agricultural Biochemistry and Nutrition (Second Class Upper) in 1973, NIGERIA AT THE HIGHEST LEVEL, PROFESSOR OGUGUA
and was awarded the May and Baker Prize for the Best Student in the CHARLES AWORH, IS BEING HONORED BY
Department of Animal Science. In September 1974, he enrolled as a IGSOSANA WITH THE ARCHDEACON EMMANUEL
graduate student, under the Nigerian Federal Government Scholarship ALAYANDE AWARD FOR EXEMPLARY PUBLIC SERVICE
Programme, at Cornell University, Ithaca, New York, USA where he obtained
Master of Science and PhD degrees in Food Science and Technology in
1976 and 1978 respectively.
Professor Aworh joined the services of the University of Ibadan in July 1978 as 31
a Lecturer grade II and became Professor of Food Technology in 1988. He was
visiting Research Fellow/Professor at the University of Leeds, UK, University
of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada and the Hamburg University of
MR. ADEGOKE ADENIYI
(IRON SHERIFF)
2022 RECIPIENT OF THE CHIEF JOSEPH LABIYI AWARD FOR
DISTINGUISHED PROFESSIONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS
A degoke Adeniji, a reputable librarian was Authority as well as Chairman Campus Beautification Commit-
born in 1939 during the Second World War tee etc. His membership in various Library associations include;
at Agege in Nigeria. The years ending in 9s American Library Association, 1973-74; Nigerian Library Associ-
are very significant on his timeline. In 1949 ation; and International Federation of Library Association and
at 10, he began his education at Surulere Institutions. He was Secretary, Nigerian Library Association, La-
Baptist School. In 1959 at age 20, he ob- gos division, 1975 and Chairman, Nigerian Library Association,
Lagos chapter, 1992. A versatile and renowned librarian, his
tained Secondary School Leaving Certifi- publications include; The Times of Nigeria Index, University of
Lagos, 1976; co-author, Subject headings for Indexing Nigerian
cate at Ibadan Grammar School. In 1969 at age 30, he got married to Yinka Newspapers, Lagos University Library, 1977; Adeniji, A.K. and A.T.
Agboola, eds, 1981; Books for Nigerian Schools, University of La-
Irele during the Nigerian Civil War. In 1979 at age 40, he lost mom and in gos Library; The place of Libraries in Educational Planning,
Nigerian Libraries 10:2 and 3. P.163-167.
1989 at age 50, he lost his dad. In 1999 at age 60, became University Librar-
When not in the University environs, he belongs to the Yoruba
ian/Principal Officer University of Lagos (Unilag.) Tennis Club, Argonauts of Nigeria and Men’s Auxiliary Associ-
ation of All Saints Church Yaba. He is a passionate and worthy
While at Surulere Baptist School at the start of his primary school educa- Ibadan Grammar School Old Student as he is involved in the
tion, he was the School Band Leader in 1950. As Mr. Adeniji puts it, “Cor- association’s activities and is always bringing up ideas and
rectional step …….. relocation to Makurdi,” where he schooled at St. Bar- campaigning for the upliftment of the school. He, with Engi-
tholomew Primary School between 1953-55. Within these two years, he neer Seke Somolu of blessed memory, revived the association’s
mastered the Igbo and Hausa languages. From Makurdi, he relocated Board of Trustees in 2008, encouraged and ensured the involve-
to Ibadan and a purposeful change of environment worked magic as he ment of elders in the affairs of the body. On the National level of
passed his two Common Entrance Examinations to both the Government the association, in 2010, he started the campaign towards the
College (GCI) and Ibadan Grammar School (IGS) in 1955. He chose the latter, school’s centenary celebration, making suggestions as to fund-
which turned out to be a remarkable step for him. raising and plans for the next century. On the Lagos Branch
level, Goke Adeniji commits his class set, family and friends to
He was at Ibadan Grammar School, Molete Hills for seven years obtaining get involved in, and donate to the branch’s programs. He intro-
both his Secondary Leaving Certificate (WASC) in 1960 and Higher School duced a welfare program through visits to elderly members of
Certificate (HSC) in 1962. He characterizes his time at IGS as ‘7 years of full the association and moved the idea of ‘Sing Song’ which meta-
expression of childhood dreams in the reality of I G S Boarding House.’ He morphosed into ‘Sing song at Molete Hills’ with its first outing
was Class Captain and Mosquito Team player in 1956; Class Captain and 2nd at Bola Memorial Church in March 2014.
Eleven in 1957; Football First Eleven (1958-1962.) He was the Football Cap-
tain, Senior Prefect and Cricket Captain in his final year. He headed School Goke Adeniji, our own ‘Iron Sheriff’, is a force to reckon with es-
Choir in 1960 for the Command Performance for Queen Elizabeth ll. Apart pecially in new ideas of fundraising and membership drive. In
from sports, he was also involved in Festival of the Arts. It was at Ibadan spite of having retired but not tired, he is still very active within
Grammar School that he got the appellation ‘Iron Sheriff.’ the association, encouraging all to give back to our ‘Alma mat-
He attended University of Ibadan from 1963 to 1966 where he served as Stu- ter.’
dents Union Secretary and was on the University Football team.
In his chosen career, he started as a Temporary Assistant Librarian, Uni- IN RECOGNITION OF PROFESSIONAL ACCOMPLISHMENT IN
versity of Ife (now Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife) in 1967 and rose THE FIELD OF LIBRARIANSHIP AND CONTRIBUTION TO THE
through the ladder to becoming Acting University Librarian in 1993 before VISION AND MISSION OF THE IGSOSA, IGSOSANA PRESENTS
reaching the pinnacle as the Librarian, University of Lagos, Akoka, Yaba, the THE 2022 CHIEF AYO LABIYI AWARD FOR PROFESSIONAL
position he held until his voluntary retirement from service in 2006. ACCOMPLISHMENTS TO MR. ADEGOKE ADENIJI,
While in the United States of America between 1972 -1974, he was Gradu-
ate Assistant, Hillman Library, University of Pittsburgh Pennsylvania, Unit-
ed States, and was with the Bookmobile Services to Penal Institution D.C,
Public Library. At University of Lagos, he served as Senator; President, Se-
nior Staff Club; Warden, Postgraduate Hall; Chairman, University
32 of Lagos Security Council; Chairman, Lagoon Front Management
OF THE BISHOP A. B. AKINYELE AWARD
CHIEF ADETUNJI AMOLE, JP, FPSN
2022 RECIPIENT OF THE CHIEF JOSEPH LABIYI AWARD FOR
DISTINGUISHED PROFESSIONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS
C hief AAdetunji Amole was born in lbadan on
Tuesday 12th October 1943. He is married to Pharm
(Mrs.) Kehinde Amole with four children After his
Primary School Education at Idikan Baptist Day
School lbadan between 1949 and 1956, he entered
the prestigious Ibadan Grammar School In 1957.
with Admission No. 3200 and a member of Olubi
House. for his West Afncan School Certificate and Higher School Certficate
courses which he completed in 1964.
He was foundation member of X-class in 1962 to enable him improve on
his Science subjects. He was the School Pianist between 1960 and 1964. a
position he combined with this post as the Chapel Prefect in 1964. He then
proceeded to the then University of Ife (now Obafemi Awolowo University) to
study Pharmacy, graduating in June. 1969.
Alter a successful working career In the Civil Service of the then Western
Region. Pfizer Nig Pic and Abbott Laboratories Ltd, he found Oluyole
Chemists Ltd in 1976. He has been the Superitendent Pharmatist and
Managing Director of the Company till date. He was the Publicity Secretary
of the Association of Community Pharmacists of Nigeria (ACPN) Oyo State
branch between 1979 and 1986. National Treasurer of ACPN between 1984
and 1988. Chairman Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria Oyo Stale branch
between 1996 and 2000.
A distinguished member of the Association of Community Pharmacists
of Nigeria. Chief Amole became a Fellow of the Pharmaceutical Society of
Nigeria in 2000. He is a three-star Paul Harris Fellow of Rotary International
and a past President of Rotary Club of Agodi lbadan. He was honoured with
the title of Justice of the Peace by Oyo State Government In 2000. and the
title Asiwaju Bobajiro of Ibadan on 3rd February. 1984 by the Olubadan of
Ibadanland HRM Oba TesYesufu Oloyede Asanike I.
As a member of lbadan Grammar School Old Students' Association. Chief
Amole was the Chairman of lbadan branch between 1995 and 2000, 1st
National Vice President between 1990 and 1996. and National President
between 1998 and 2001.
IN RECOGNITION OF HIS DISTINGUISHED PROFESSIONAL
ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN PHARMACY, CHIEF ADETUNJI AMOLE, IS BEING
HONORED BY IGSOSANA WITH THE CHIEF JOSEPH LABIYI AWARD.
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PA EZEKIEL OLALUWOYE
AKINBANJI (CIRCLE K)
2022 RECIPIENT OF THE CHIEF BOLA IGE AWARD FOR
DISTINGUISHED SERVICE TO IBADAN GRAMMAR SCHOOL
P a Olaluwoye Akinbanji Pa Olaluwoye Akinbanji was After IGS with the creation of States, he was transferred to Ondo
born on the 30th day of January 1928 in a town State where he worked as Vice – Principal and later as Principal
in Ekiti Division of Western Nigeria called Efon- in several schools before he retired in 1985. Pa Akinbanji was
Alaaye. Like several of his peers, he was born into committed to ensuring that Nigerians in the rural areas received
a polygamous family. His father had three wives good education. He never refused to work in any location to which
but his mother was the first wife and so he was he was posted, no matter how remote. He made it his priority
when he became a principal and kept working in unprivileged
the first child of his parents. He had many cousins, children of his uncle with communities to give back.
whom he grew up. His parents wanted a formal education for him and also In retirement he has been able to devote more time to family
and church duties. He was at different times the Treasurer of
encouraged attendance at church services. his Parish; then elected to serve as the parish representative
to the Diocesan Synod of the Anglican Church of Nigeria. Later
Papa told his children that his father beat him only once in life; and that was he became a member of the Council of the Diocesan Synod. In
because he had missed an evening church service. His father rebuked him addition, he was ordained the “Baba Ijo” of St. Andrew’s Anglican
saying, “That (church) is where I want you to go and that is why we have sent Church, Efon-Alaaye, a Parish that took off and held its services
you to school”. From then on, he neither missed school nor church services. for the first year in Papa’s living room.
Papa began his formal education at St. Paul’s Anglican Primary School in He was married to Mrs. Deborah Adebola Akinbanji for 50 years
Efon-Alaaye before proceeding to the then ‘newly-established’ Christ’s School until her death in 2006 and their union produced five daughters.
in Ado-Ekiti in 1943. He did exceptionally well in Christ’s School and moved up Pa Akinbanji demonstrated that children are given by God and
to a senior class. However, due to lack of resources, he had to leave the school he was and still is satisfied with having daughters. He remains
and he started teaching to pay his way in the world. He also supported the unmarried till the present.
education of family members who lived with him.
As a father, Mr. Akinbanji is unparalleled. He cooked and told his
He was able to successfully complete the Teacher’s qualification examinations children and grandchildren folk tales and diverse stories. The
and taught at Abadina School in the University College at Ibadan in 1963. While grand-children affectionately call him “Papa Efon”. His children
working there, the late Prof. Sanya Onabamiro whose children he taught, consider him funny, lively, loving, strict and always available. We
encouraged him to apply to the United States for University Education. give glory to God that Papa is 94 years old, and dearly beloved by
Pa Akinbanji applied and obtained admission to study at Wisconsin State his family.
University in Oshkosh. That was the turning point in his life. Pa Akinbanji
graduated with an upper division university degree in Education that further IN RECOGNITION OF HIS CONTRIBUTION TO EDUCATION
boosted his passion for education and higher teaching career. MOST ESPECIALLY AT IBADAN GRAMMAR SCHOOL,
IGSOSANA HEREBY AWARDS THE BOLA IGE AWARD FOR
He returned to Nigeria in 1968 to pursue his passion and joined the services DISTINGUISHED SERVICE TO IBADAN GRAMMAR SCHOOL TO
of Ibadan Grammar School with a determination to impact the lives of PAPA OLALUWOYE AKINBANJI.
students and make a difference in Nigeria. His zeal, passion, thoroughness,
sense of duty and commitment which had been inculcated in him as a Pupil
Teacher coupled with his new understanding of Child Psychology shone
through. In Ibadan Grammar School, he was known for his encouragement
for cleanliness with the slogan “Pick up litter, drop it here”.
And because Papa was fond of talking about his period of study in America
and the associations he had fraternized with, it wasn’t long before the
students gave him the nickname “CIRCLE K” after the International Circle
K (Kiwanis) that he was a member of. He created many positive initiatives
and alliances with other people who had been educated in America, he
introduced “Experiment in Inter-State Living” which was a project to show
youths the different states of Nigeria and have them live with approved
families for a period of two to three weeks. This initiative was before the
National Youth Service Corps, NYSC began in Nigeria.
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PA SAMUEL ADEDOKUN
ADENIYIO(FPTAHEGBEISOHO)P A. B. AKINYELE AWARD
2022 RECIPIENT OF THE CHIEF BOLA IGE AWARD FOR
DISTINGUISHED SERVICE TO IBADAN GRAMMAR SCHOOL
P a Samuel Adedokun Adeniyi (S.A) was born at the er children so as to make sure they do not lag behind in their ed-
dusk of Saturday, the 30th day of July 1921 into the ucational pursuit. He was particularly interested in students who
family of late Pa John Adeniyi Oduremi and Mrs had been written off for failing to gain admission into secondary
Mary Anne Ajoke Adeniyi (of the Oke-Offa Atipe schools. Most of such students after thorough coaching by Baba,
fame in Ibadan) at 'Busogbooro, a village in Oluy- gained admission into choice secondary schools and today, they
ole Local Government Council on the way to Ijebu- are well placed in the society.
Ode town. For his education, Baba (as fondly called by his family) attended Baba did not joke with his Christian life at all. Right from his
youth, he was brought up in the nurture and admonition of God,
St. Barnabas (now St. Matthias) School ‘Busogbooro, from 1927 to 1931, then which he also imparted to all his children. He offered himself to
serve God with diligence. He was a strong adherent to the Angli-
moved on to St. Peter’s Primary School, Aremo, Ibadan from 1932 to 1935 be- can faith to which he tenaciously held unto, till death.
In the year 1987, he re-dedicated his life to fully serve God and
fore proceeding to the then famous Mapo Central School, Ibadan, where he mankind. He made sure he attended Bible studies regularly and
he never joked with the morning and evening family devotion
passed the then highly valued Government Standard Examination. From time.
1938 to 1940. Baba attended Ibadan Grammar School at Oke-Are where he Baba had his social life because he believed in the slogan "all
work and no play ...” However, he was very careful about those he
obtained his Government Class Four Certificate. He thereafter attended the associated himself with socially. In 1947, he joined SACOBA (St.
Andrews College Old Boys Association). In December 1962, he
famous St. Andrews College Oyo, the Premier Teacher Training Institution in joined the IPU (Ibadan Progressive Union) and he was a member
of the Association of Church Musicians (ACM). He was a staunch,
Nigeria from 1943 to 1946. He passed the London Matriculation examination active and financial member of these societies. In 1991, he was
elected the chairman of the Landlords Association, Adeyemo
in 1947. He attended the College of Arts and Science (now ABU) Zaria for a Lay-out, Molete, Ibadan.
course in Education which qualified him to be awarded the Teachers Certif- He engaged himself in various hobbies which were profitable
and entertaining such as crop farming and orchards. He cultivat-
icate of Education. ed the habit of reading and writing something everyday to keep
himself abreast of time. As a matter of fact, he was an up-to-date
Baba chose the teaching profession, which according to him was appropri- diarist since 1957.
ate, peaceful, lucrative and palatable to his lifestyle of simplicity, humility and
full dedication to the service of God and mankind and into which he put in Baba got married on the 4th day of January 1951 at Gbongan,
forty-one solid years of great conscientiousness and assiduity of service. in Osun State. The marriage of 52 years is blessed with children
There is no gainsaying the fact that Baba had a chequered professional ca- and grandchildren. Baba was very homely, a gentleman to the
reer as he moved from one educational establishment to another, from the core, very tolerant and accommodating. He was not a forceful
primary to Modern, from Teachers Grade Ill to Teachers Grade Il, from co- person as he gave his children the chance to make their choices
educational secondary schools to gender-segregated schools. Such is the in life, but he was always there as a guide. A strict disciplinarian,
complex situation through which he safely, faithfully and ultimately sailed he never spared the rod when his students, children and grand-
through. Throughout his teaching career, he devoted his time and energy to children went astray. He was a detailed record keeper of events
the worthy cause of his calling namely: imparting knowledge and moulding and good adviser. He never condoned lateness, as he was punc-
the character of the young and impressionable ones under his tutelage. tual himself. It is a thing of great joy today that Baba, to all who
Notable among his teaching posts are St. Lukes Anglican Teacher Training came in contact with him, has been such a positive force being
College (LATTC), Molete, Ibadan where he served as a tutor, a housemaster, remembered for good always.
the college organist and the first captain of the Boys Brigade, Cadet officer.
He was also the staff secretary for a while. IN RECOGNITION OF HIS CONTRIBUTION TO EDUCATION,
MOST ESPECIALLY AT IBADAN GRAMMAR SCHOOL,
The most notable times in his teaching career was at Ibadan Grammar IGSOSANA HEREBY AWARDS THE BOLA IGE AWARD
School, where Baba taught for a period of thirteen (13) years (1966 - 1979) FOR DISTINGUISHED SERVICE TO IBADAN GRAMMAR
most of which he taught GEOGRAPHY as his main subject. This earned him SCHOOL POSTHUMOUSLY TO PAPA SAMUEL ADEDOKUN
the appellation "PA GEO" - father of Geography. Pa Geo touched the lives of ADENIYI.
Ibadan Grammar School students as he knew the fathers of most students
and served as their fathers at school. To those in the boarding house, his fam- 35
ily had a store that made necessary exigencies such as provisions and toilet-
ries available. His chicken poultry provided sumptuous delicacies for some of
the students, though they never owned up to this while at school, but years
later crack jokes about their escapades.
On the 31st day of August 1980, Baba Adeniyi voluntarily retired from his cho-
sen profession. Having retired but not tired, he was re-engaged to teach at
Yejide Girls' Grammar School between 1980 and 1984 when he bade a final
goodbye to the profession he so much loved. During his days as a teacher,
Baba organized evening classes for his wards, students, neighbours and oth-
BALTIMORE
A HISTORY
When Maryland was one of the original British colonies in the early 1700s, Baltimore was the fourth largest city.
Even at its founding, African-Americans had a major presence in the city. Our presence was seen in the Revolution-
ary War fought in and around Baltimore. Due to the British first offering freedom to escaped slaves, African-Amer-
icans fought on both sides of this war and remained in the city afterward.
Perhaps the most remarkable characteristic of Baltimore was that it had so many Black churches beginning in the late 1700s. Hampton
Estate, just north of Baltimore, has a Georgian Manor house, gardens, tobacco plantation and former slave quarters. By the late 1750s,
Hampton Estate extended to more than 10,000 acres, plus an ironworks.
Since the 1800s, African American watermen, also known as “Black Jacks”, have been fishing for seafood in the Chesapeake Bay. Most of
them lived near Baltimore. At a time when many of the nation’s Black men and women were still enslaved, many Black Jacks were given
“Seaman Protection Certificates.” That gave them status as American citizens and allowed them to earn legal wages. Throughout the 19th
and 20th centuries, these fishermen caught and processed seafood like oysters and crab alongside their white counterparts.
While slavery was legal in the city, free African-Americans developed churches and other organizations to assist their persecuted brothers
and sisters. In fact, there was an order of magnitude more free persons of color in Baltimore than in any other Southern city. The African
Methodist Episcopal Conference took place in the city in 1827, and the famous St. James Episcopal Church was founded in 1827. The first
Black private school for girls, the Oblate Order, was founded in 1829.
Frederick Douglass worked the docks of Fells Point in East Baltimore and Harriet Tubman passed through many times on her sojourns.
By 1850, there were over 25,000 free persons of color in the city, comprising 15% of the city population. They set up 30 to 40 mutual aid
societies for business, fraternity, welfare, and insurance. After the Civil War, African-Americans opened Centenary Biblical Institute, which
became a hub of African-American culture and activism. Today, it has become Morgan State University.
In 1885, the Baltimore Mutual United Brotherhood of Liberty was founded. This organization used the courts to pursue civil rights for Afri-
can-Americans. In 1892, the Baltimore Afro-American Newspaper was founded. It is one of the longest-standing black newspapers and is
still published. Soon afterward, Paul Lawrence Dunbar High School and Frederick Douglass High Schools were formed.
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In the early 1900s, Jim Crow was meeting all challenges. The 1910 tler-transformed-to-activist, and radio talk show host was elected
purchase of a row house at 1834 McCulloh Street by W. Ashbie in his place. Mfume would go on to distinguish himself as the head
Hawkins, an African American, flew in the face of the understood of the Black Caucus and NAACP. In the 1980s, Baltimore elected
racial demarcation line. It prompted Baltimore City Council to its first Black mayor and Rhodes Scholar, Kurt Schmoke, who con-
pass four residential segregation laws between 1910 and 1913. tinued the strategy of building up the Inner Harbor tourism tax
When the U.S. Supreme Court declared this method unconstitu- base. Baltimore’s stature as a national tourist and convention des-
tional in 1917, more racially restrictive covenants and redevelop- tination grew, even as neighborhood problems festered. Never-
ment became the local instruments of discrimination. theless, the city became the national headquarters for the NAACP.
In response to these forms of Apartheid, Baltimore developed After 12 years of Schmoke’s leadership, Martin O’Malley, a Europe-
the nation’s second-biggest NAACP branch. Their activism led to an American, was elected mayor with support from black elected
many incremental victories and a strong reputation in the fight officials. Elijah Cummings became the second Congressman from
for national civil rights. One example is their important role in Baltimore to lead the Black Caucus.
the 1948 protest that desegregated Baltimore’s public facilities,
such as tennis courts. Baltimore’s progressive reputation attract- By any measure, the Inner Harbor, Fells Point, Mount Vernon, Cam-
ed many African Americans from the South. den Yards and South Baltimore tourism districts are resounding
successes. Urban professionals are returning to those districts in
Swelling with immigration, by 1958 African Americans comprised droves, escalating housing prices. The Westside of Downtown is
over 50% of Baltimore public schools. A heavy dose of real estate on a similar turnaround path. Now the city must focus its strategy
redlining ensued. Conditions were ripe for the 1968 riots and fair and resources on the renewal of West Baltimore and East Balti-
housing laws to trigger White-Flight to the suburbs without re- more to turn around the part of its image seen on The Wire TV
placement of their middle-class tax base. The same story played program.
out in New York, Chicago, Detroit, Philadelphia, Los Angeles,
Cleveland, St. Louis, and other cities. Today, the Black Jacks could catch 50 bushels of crabs per day.
Today they only catch two or three bushels. Look for Captain Mer-
By 1970, Baltimore had a clear Black majority, albeit poorer, that edith on Chesapeake Bay fishing charters to keep the memory of
elected Parren J. Mitchell to the US Congress 7th district. Mitch- his Black Jack ancestors alive.
ell led Congress to establish the first Minority Business Develop-
ment program. When Mitchell retired, Kweisi Mfume, a street hus-
Culled from www.soulofamerica.com
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Olubi House
Official Sponsor of the
2022 IGSOSANA Convention
Congratulates
IGSOSANA
and welcome everyone to the
15th Annual Convention
Baltimore, Maryland
38 BY MR. LEKAN ALLI
Dr. & Mrs. Kayode Ogunaike
proudly welcomes everyone to
Baltimore, MD
AND CONGRATULATES
IGSOSANA
ON ITS 15TH ANNUAL CONVENTION
We wish you happy delirations.
Enjoy your stay.
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40 ESSAY WRITING COMPETITION AWARDS - BY IGSOSANA
OPENING OF THE NEW SCIENCE LAB RENOVATED BY IGSOSANA
WELFARE COMMITTEE
REPORT
My Fellow Mountaineers, In addition to caring for current students,
we continue to carry out our priority to en-
G reetings from the welfare committee. It is always gage old students we haven't seen in a while
a joy to come together at our annual convention, and offer support to the family of bereaved
especially during these times of uncertainty. With members.
great pleasure, we present a report that offers We also added two new members, Mrs.
credibility to our unity as an association. Aderonke Karowunwi and Mrs. Adeyanju
Nurudeen. We are thankful to both of them
At the 2021 Dallas Convention, our President, Dr. Bayo Laniyonu, for being a part of the team.
tasked the IGSOSANA WELFARE COMMITTEE TEAM with the re-
sponsibility to develop and strategize plans to address the impact Finally, we want to extend our gratitude to all
economic disparities have on the well-being of current IGS stu- who help make our work easy. Thank you to:
dents. We constructed a plan to focus on indigent students with
a goal of 2.5 million Naira to address their dire needs. We began a 1. All our team members: Mr. Jide
fundraising campaign, soliciting financial support from all old stu- Johnson, Mrs. Funmilayo Thomas,
dents. I am proud to say, "Grammarians, no day carries last." We did Hajia Motunrayo Owolabi, and Zeus
not reach our financial goal, but we were able to do the following: Otukoya. Your efforts do not go
unnoticed. You guys are the best!
1. We identified immediate targeted areas of need for
indigent students: uniforms, school supplies, and necessary 2. Our IGS old students on the
conditions to help position the students for success. ground, Mr. Olusanya Aribatise and
Alhaji Kolawole Folarin, for their
2. We provided new school uniforms for a hundred students. dedication; your contributions are
3. We offered a scholarship that covered the fee for WASCE immeasurable.
for ten students. 3. Principal Oladejo, the IGS welfare
4. We ensured the student who needed to see an coordinator, Mrs. Tawakalitu
Adebayo, and Mrs. Kehinde Owolabi.
Ophthalmologist received the care desperately needed
and showed exemplary prowess.
5. Three students are now sponsored by welfare team
members, and one of these students is now a recipient of
the Liberal Arts Essay Award.
As you can see, making practical changes, such as providing uni-
forms or addressing some basic needs, brings dignity to the stu-
dents, boosts their confidence, and affirms their path to success.
IGSOSANA, this is a great victory. You all are a part of this story, and
we THANK YOU!
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 MRS. YANJU NURUDEEN
ALHAJI KOLAWOLE FOLARIN MRS. RONKE KAROUNWI MR. OLUSANYA ARIBATISE
IGSOSANA WELFARE TEAM
Welcomes All Mountaineers to Our
15th Annual Convention
Baltimore, 2022
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GOODWILL MESSAGE
On behalf of all the Members
of the Abuja Branch of IGS Old
Students Association, I felicitate
with Members of IGSOSANA on
their Convention for the year
2022. I wish you a very successful,
fulfilling and rewarding
Convention. May you all be
greatly rewarded as you strive to
make IGS one of the best among
the first generation Secondary
Schools in Nigeria.Abuja Branch
Members are very proud of you.
Congratulations!
Tpl Wale Labiyi
ABUJA BRANCH CHAIRMAN
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HONORING THE
IGSOSANA
SPOUSES
The pillars behind our success
We salute you and thank you for the sacrifice of
releasing your other half to sacrificially participate
in the successful running of our dear assocaition
and impacting the lives of generations of
students at Ibadan Grammar School.
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MRS. BOSE LANIYONU MRS. MOJI OKUWOGA MRS. SEUN OSINBOWALE
CURRENT 1ST LADY 1ST LADY (2015 - 2019) 1ST LADY (2009 - 2015)
A mother in Israel without whom the Laniyonu clan Mrs. Moji Okuwoga, the wife of IGSOSANA's 3rd Mrs. Elizabeth Oluseun Osinbowale's educational
would be lost! Mrs. Abosede Laniyonu is the loving President can be described as a woman of multiple background in Social Work and Behavioral Health
wife and partner of our current President, Dr. Adebayo talents namely a devoted wife, a dutiful mother, a has helped her tremendously in understanding human
Laniyonu. Quiet, unassuming and with a great dis- successful entrepreneur, and a professional pharma- traits, needs and prognostication, attributes that have
position that endears her to all irrespective of social cist. Despite all these attributes, she also has great served very well in her marriage spanning over forty-
affiliations, she is a very successful nurse/midwife by and enviable interpersonal skills which facilitate her five years and the upbringing of her children who
profession. More importantly, she is the anchor of ability to interact socially among her friends and are all highly educated and well accomplished. She
the family providing nurturing environment for the even people she may not have met before. Those who retired after working in the behavioral field for more
children with juggling her own professional career know Dr. Yinka Okuwoga can attest to the rigors of than three decades and serving as the President and
while our President was doing the obligatory route of extensive international travels as an integral part of Chief Executive Officer of Crossroads Behavioral
postdoctoral fellowship with unpredictable working his stellar career and the onus of daily supervision of Health, Cincinnati, Ohio, during the latter part of her
hours. Their marriage is blessed with successful adult the couple's children fell squarely on Mrs. Okuwoga professional career.
children doing well in various professions and a teen- who took her domestic duties quite seriously while
ager in high school. juggling her own pharmacy business and profession She has attended almost every IGSOSANA Convention
and fully supporting and encouraging her husband with her husband since 2008. If Mrs. Osinbowale is
With the ambitious goals for IGSOSANA as envi- 's busy career. not at the Convention with her husband, it is probably
sioned by Dr. Laniyonu, Mrs. Laniyonu takes her because she’s representing him at another important
responsibilities seriously providing support, advice The result of her dedication and their mutual love family event. She was present at the 2009 Convention
and encouragement needed for the almost 24/7 to have produced highly successful, highly educated in Atlanta where her husband was installed as
the current IGSOSANA President. children who are professionals in lucrative fields today. IGSOSANA's 2nd President, a post he held for six years,
Mrs. Okuwoga first attended IGSOSANA's 2015 Con- until 2015. With so much to do, as the association was
Mrs. Laniyonu first attended the Atlanta Convention vention in Chicago, and she witnessed the installa- just barely formed when Dr. Osinbowale became the
in 2019 where her husband was elected as the 4th tion of her husband as IGSOSANA's 3rd President. President, Mrs. Osinbowale supported her husband as
President of IGSOSANA. She has been a stable pres- She has since attended many IGSOSANA Conven- he led the association through the teething problems
ence at our Conventions since then, actively partici- tions after 2015. - accommodating the needs of the association (late
pating in programs such as IGSOSANA first ever vir- phone calls, long meetings), financial support, as well as
tual Global Singsong, accommodating the needs of IGSOSANA is very grateful to Mrs. Moji Okuwoga the successful projects executed under the leadership of
the association (late and very early phone calls, long for supporting her husband during his tenure as her husband. She supported her husband, Dr. Abraham
meetings) donating to GlobalGiving, helping behind IGSOSANA's President from 2015 to 2019 and all the Gboyega Osinbowale in his great achievements for our
the scenes at IGSOSANA events as needed including successful projects executed under his watch. Association.
staying with the President until the last Mountain- IGSOSANA is very appreciative of Mrs. Okuwoga’s
eer decides he or she has had enough in room 406! support of our IPP. She now spends her time enjoying the company of her
IGSOSANA is very appreciative of Mrs. Laniyonu’s husband, children and grandchildren and traveling to
support of our President. the remaining places on her bucket list. IGSOSANA is
very appreciative of Mrs. Osinbowale’s contribution to
the great success of Dr. Osinbowale’s presidency.
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MRS. WUNMI OYENIYA CHIEF KOLA THOMAS DR. SHADE OMOLE
WIFE OF FORMER TREASURER 2ND GENTLEMAN
WIFE OF FORMER TREASURER
Dr. Mrs. Oyeniya's clinical specialty is Sports Medicine. Chief Thomas is the President of African Global In-
She attended Mayflower High School in Ikene before stitute-USA, a nonprofit organization dealing with Folashade, nee Abiola, arrived in Nigeria from En-
proceeding to University of London for her A levels. She African immigrant experience in the United States gland as a Preteen. She attended the Polytechnic,
proceeded to University of Lagos College of Medicine – issues of initial orientation, settlement, adaptation, Ibadan,for her A Levels, where she met her husband,
where he met her heartthrob Dr. Made Oyeniya. After assimilation, and acculturation into the American Yinka. She graduated from the University of Lagos.
graduating with the MBBS degree they both got married way of life, but maintaining primordial African cul- After her National Service Core, Shade began her
and Mrs. Oyeniya went back to England to specialize in ture and tradition. He was a former faculty member medical degree from University of Ife, now Obafemi
Sports Medicine. Dr. Wunmi Oyeniya has been a part of of San Francisco State University helping to write Awolowo University, lle-lfe, Nigeria. Dr. Omole did
IGSOSA family attending various functions of IGSOSA the first curricula and teaching two courses: Yoruba her residency training at the Morehouse School of
Lagos, and now of IGSOSANA. She is as constant as the Language and Culture (Black Studies -BLS 117); and Medicine (MSM) Family Medicine Residency Pro-
Northern Star at IGSOSANA conventions and of note a Yoruba Culture and Philosophy (BLS 118) under the gram. She joined the faculty upon completing her
very good dancer! School of Ethnic Studies. training and became the Residency Program Direc-
tor in 2003. Dr. Omole is a Professor and the Sarah
In August 2018, Dr. Made Oyeniya celebrated his Chief Thomas is CEO of Pacific Phoenix Specialties and William Hambrecht Endowed Chair of the De-
birthday and the family decided to celebrate with a with focus on marketing, communications, graphics partment of Family Medicine at Morehouse School
three-day cruise from Florida to the Bahamas. Dr. design and publishing. He has been frontline prima- of Medicine. Shade is also the Medical Director of the
Mrs. Oyeniya was a gracious hostess ensuring that ry concepts and content generator, collateral materi- Morehouse School of Medicine’s Physician Assistant
everybody was well taken care of. On arrival back to al designer, and provider of diverse media support program. Dr. Omole is known for her commitment
Miami, she paid for the ride back to the airport for for organizations in mission and vision-consistent to educating the next generation of healthcare pro-
those traveling back to their different destinations. branding. viders and ensuring health equity for all.
At the reception for her husband, she pledged to re- Dr. Omole is married to Yinka Omole Esq., the for-
marry her husband in the afterlife. Wow! Her mar- During our first couple of conventions, we were just mer IGSOSANA Financial Secretary and current
riage is blessed with two daughters. The older one is printing pamphlets. Some members of the executive representative on IGSOSA Foundation. Since Yinka
an OBGYN specialist and the younger one is a Nurse will print copies from home. Our first brochure was joined the Association in 2011, Dr. Omole has given
Practitioner. They have a son-in-law who both Made printed by Chief Thomas, and he continued to do her full support to the Association by every means
and his wife regard as their son. so until about four years ago. Chief Thomas would possible. Even though Yinka had just joined the As-
do the design, graphics and layout of the brochures sociation, when we were looking for the 2011 con-
Both Dr. Made Oyeniya and Dr Mrs. Oyeniya have and procure subsidized printing and advertising col- vention, at a short notice, Dr. Shade Omole helped
endeared themselves to IGSOSANA by their dedica- lateral. We did not need to pay for delivery since he her husband, to plan the 2011 Atlanta convention.
tion, financial and moral support. Dr. Made Oyeniya himself would deliver by attending the conventions She hosted the Obu night in her home and some of
served as IGSOSANA Treasurer during Dr. Osin- with his wife, Chief (Mrs.) Tayo Thomas or courier us still went back for “Sope" on Sunday. Dr. Omole
bowale’s tenure. IGSOSANA is very appreciative of same to venues. He is one of our great supporters. IG- has made presentations at a couple of our conven-
her contributions to our Association. SOSANA is very appreciative of your contributions tions, she has not only been a great supporter for our
to our Association. conventions, in addition, she also donated the 2013
48 monetary AETENA award, which she won, to our
Association. This shows her level of support. Shade
enjoys music and loves to travel with her husband
and they are both blessed with two boys. IGSOSANA
is very appreciative of her immense contributions to
our Association.
OUR
IGSOSANA
SPOUSES...
We see you. We appreciate you. We love you.
Thanks for being the pillars behind our members.
Mrs. Ayo Akin-Johnson Mrs. Bola Ogundipe
Mrs. Toyin Adebowale Mr. Adebayo Awokoya
Dr. Dayo Oluyemi Mrs. Ebony Otukoya
Mrs. Joyce Olagoke Mrs. Bunmi Akinyele
MR. KAY OLAFUNMILOYE Mrs. Folake Idowu Mr. Taye Olanipekun
HUSBAND OF CHAIR IT/STEM
Mrs. JOyce Ogunnaike Mrs. Kofo Ogunkoya
Mr. Kayode Olafunmiloye is a seasoned CyberSecuri-
ty and Cloud Computing professional with almost 30 Mrs. Daunis Aboaba Mrs. Yinka Alabi
years track record designing and securing large en-
terprises across multiple verticals. Kayode’s expertise Mrs. Lorna Andrew-Jaja Mrs. Adejoke Kassim
has been leveraged to provide “best-of-breed” design
solutions for large, multi-national organizations to Dr. Mrs. Bimbo Odumosu Mrs. Suliat Oladimeji
meet key technical & business objectives. No wonder
when Ola, his multi-talented wife joined IGSOSA- Mrs. Tolu Bakare Mr. Samuel Owolabi
NA, together they brought Information Technology
transformational changes to the organization. Their Mrs. Oluyinka Dare Pastor Mrs. Bambi Obiri
contributions have enabled IGSOSANA beyond
what we imagined in just a few years. For so many Mrs. Bimpe Labiyi Pastor Mrs. Iyabo Lana
sleepless nights and unimaginable volume of work
that we bombard Ola with, we thank you. It would Mrs. Taiwo Adeyemi Mrs. Omotayo Alli
not have been possible to achieve so much without a
very understanding and supportive husband. Mrs. Tayo Ojetola Mrs. Yomi Ifaturoti
Kayode first attended our convention in 2015 with Mrs. Oyindamola Iyiola Mrs. Ella Allu
his wife and he has attended many other conventions
since then. Mrs. Bolaji Ajiferuke Mr. Tito Nurudeen
Incidentally, Kayode is also the current President of Mr. Babjide Karunwi Mrs. Yemi Adigun
his Christ School, Ado-Ekiti alumni class-set which
helps him to appreciate the importance of giving Pastor Mrs. Elsie Otegbade Mrs. Temitope Akinmboni
back.
Mrs. Adetutu Maduka Mrs. Sumbo Howells
Kayode is a loving husband and father to their 2
wonderful sons, Nicholas Ayotemi and Richard Ayo- Mrs. Oladipo Mrs. Lola Sobanjo
tunde. He enjoys visiting nice places with his boys,
finding time out of his super busy schedule to be a to- Mrs. Oluyemisi Ilori Mrs. Taiwo
tally hands-on dad. IGSOSANA is very appreciative
of Mr. Olafunmiloye’s immense contributions and Mrs. Oluyitan Mrs. Sherry Ohiosuma
support over the years. Thank you for sharing your
darling wife with us at IGSOSANA. Mrs Kehinde Abimbola
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