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THE JOURNEY AND STEWARDSHIP
OF THE CAPITAL CAMPAIGN
COMMITTEE SO FAR

O n assuming the leadership of IGSOSANA in September 2019, The Capital Campaign Committee
came into being in late 2019 at the instance of Dr. Bayo Laniyonu, incumbent IGSOSANA President,
as an avenue for steady fundraising for the organization for the execution of IGSOSANA’s laudable
projects and the achievement of our goal of making Ibadan Grammar School a Center of Excellence
in Education by 2023. A team was quickly put together comprising the following members:

· Dr. Gboyega Osinbowale (Chairman)
· Dr. Bayo Laniyonu (IGSOSANA President()
· Mr. Jide Labiyi (former IGSOSANA Treasurer now replaced by Mrs. Desola Ayobiojo who is the
incumbent Treasurer since 2021)
· Mrs. Funke Oluyemi
· Mrs. Olawunmi Olafunmiloye (Chair, IGSOSANA’s STEM/Science Committee)
· Mr. Yinka Omole
· Mr. Yemi Adigun

The members of the Capital Campaign Committee dialogue regularly to come up with strategies to raise funds for
IGSOSANA’s projects in Ibadan Grammar School including quality science education, information technology, literature and
communication skills, career counseling and development, accountancy, economics, civic education and leadership skills.
We spend a considerable amount of our dialogues on the recruitment of well-trained teachers and allocation of proper
incentives to these teachers to obtain their buy-in and dedication to our cause and objectives for the students.

To raise the necessary funds for these laudable objectives, we have been concentrating our efforts on utilizing the
opportunities presented by the GlobalGiving organization and its beneficial matching program by participating in all their
campaigns which has netted our organization close to five figures in matching funds since we registered with them in
March 2020 as a non-profit partner. The last campaign we participated in was on July 20, 2022 and we raised $7,401,
obtained $1,920 in matching fund thus making a gross total of $9,321 during that campaign. As at the time of this report
on July 25, 2022, we have raised $74,504 (seventy four thousand, five hundred four US dollars) through the GlobalGiving
organization, starting March 2020 when we were finally approved as a full non-profit partner of the organization. We also
reach out regularly to donors who prefer to contribute directly through IGSOSANA’s website at www.igsosana.org and
many of our contributors have donated directly electronically through the website while some donors have sent in their
checks to the address listed on the website. We will be exploring and foraying into the world of grant-writing on behalf of
IGSOSANA in the nearest future as we put the necessary infrastructure and skill sets in place. The result of the 2022 NECO/
WAEC examination in Physics is certainly very encouraging and we hope and continue to anticipate that our well-meaning
efforts will continue to yield the best results in our march to make our School a Center of Excellence in Education in the
future.

We would like to express our deep gratitude to IGSOSANA members, families and friends of IGSOSANA who consistently
stepped up to contribute when called upon and especially our recurring monthly contributors. Our success thus far is highly
attributable to their unalloyed support and contributions. We

hope their continued support will inspire other IGSOSANA members and friends of IGSOSANA to also step up and help in
our quest to make Ibadan Grammar School a Center of Excellehool a Center of Excellence by 2023.

Respectfully submitted,
Dr. A. Gboyega Osinbowale
Chairman
The Capital Campaign Committee

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IT TEAM IS RECRUITING

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:

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

Next, sign up by sending an email to us at [email protected]. Once you are in the team, we will organize an orientation and

3 We are excited to have you come on board. 4 set you up with all the necessary tools to start volunteering.

OLA OLAFUNMILOYE
CHAIR, INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

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Congratulations

MOUNTAINEERS

I WELCOME YOU ALL TO BALTIMORE, MARYLAND
AND I CONGRATULATE IGSOSANA ON ITS

15TH ANNUAL CONVENTION

Happy Delibrations

MRS. OMOWUNMI AWOKOYA

Deo Et Patriae

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WHAT IS MENTAL HEALTH?

Mental health includes our emotional, psychological,

and social well-being. It affects how we think, feel, and

act as we cope with life. It also helps determine how

we handle stress, relate to others, and make choices.

Mental health is important at every stage of life, from

childhood and adolescence through adulthood and

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How to Improve sleep, you may become more easily annoyed
Mental Health and angry. Over the long term, a lack of qual-
ity sleep can make you more likely to become
Why is mental health important? depressed. So it's important to make sure that
Mental health is important because it can help you to: you have a regular sleep schedule and get
enough quality sleep every night.
• Cope with the stresses of life • Healthy eating. Good nutrition will help you
• Be physically healthy feel better physically but could also improve
• Have good relationships your mood and decrease anxiety and stress.
• Make meaningful contributions to your community Also, not having enough of certain nutrients
• Work productively may contribute to some mental illnesses. For
• Realize your full potential example, there may be a link between low
levels of vitamin B12 and depression. Eating
How can I improve my mental health? a well-balanced diet can help you to get
There are many different things you can do to improve your mental health, includ- enough of the nutrients you need.
ing:
Developing a sense of meaning and purpose in life.
Staying positive. It's important to try to have a positive outlook; some ways to do This could be through your job, volunteering, learning
that include new skills, or exploring your spirituality.

• Finding balance between positive and negative emotions. Staying Developing coping skills, which are methods you use
positive doesn't mean that you never feel negative emotions, such as to deal with stressful situations. They may help you face
sadness or anger. You need to feel them so that you can move through a problem, take action, be flexible, and not easily give up
in solving it.
Connecting with others. Humans are social creatures, and it's
important to have strong, healthy relationships with others. Having Meditation, which is a mind and body practice where
good social support may help protect you against the harms of stress. It you learn to focus your attention and awareness. There
is also good to have different types of connections. Besides connecting are many types, including mindfulness meditation and
with family and friends, you could find ways to get involved with your transcendental meditation. Meditation usually involves:
community or neighborhood. For example, you could volunteer for a
local organization or join a group that is focused on a hobby you enjoy. • A quiet location with as few distractions as
possible
difficult situations. They can help you to respond to a problem. But you
don't want those emotions to take over. For example, it's not helpful to • A specific, comfortable posture. This could
keep thinking about bad things that happened in the past or worry too be sitting, lying down, walking, or another
much about the future. position.
• Trying to hold on to the positive emotions when you have them
• Taking a break from negative information. Know when to stop watching • A focus of attention, such as a specially chosen
or reading the news. Use social media to reach out for support and feel word or set of words, an object, or your breath-
connected to others but be careful. Don't fall for rumors, get into argu- ing
ments, or negatively compare your life to others.
• An open attitude, where you try to let distrac-
Practicing gratitude, which means being thankful for the good things in your life. tions come and go naturally without judging
It's helpful to do this every day, either by thinking about what you are grateful for them
or writing it down in a journal. These can be big things, such as the support you
have from loved ones, or little things, such as enjoying a nice meal. It's important Relaxation techniques are practices you do to produce
to allow yourself a moment to enjoy that you had the positive experience. Practic- your body's natural relaxation response. This slows down
ing gratitude can help you to see your life differently. For example, when you are your breathing, lowers your blood pressure, and reduces
stressed, you may not notice that there are also moments when you have some muscle tension and stress. Types of relaxation tech-
positive emotions. Gratitude can help you to recognize them. niques include

Taking care of your physical health, since your physical and mental health are • Progressive relaxation, where you tighten and
connected. Some ways to take care of your physical health include relax different muscle groups, sometimes
while using mental imagery or breathing
• Being physically active. Exercise can reduce feelings of stress and de- exercises
pression and improve your mood.
• Guided imagery, where you learn to focus on
• Getting enough sleep. Sleep affects your mood. If you don't get a good positive images in your mind, to help you feel
more relaxed and focusedBiofeedback, where
you use electronic devices to learn to control
certain body functions, such as breathing,
heart rate, and muscle tension

• Self-hypnosis, where the goal is to get yourself
into a relaxed, trance-like state when you hear
a certain suggestion or see a specific cue

• Deep breathing exercises, which involve fo-
cusing on taking slow, deep, even breaths

It's also important to recognize when you need to get
help. Talk therapy and/or medicines can treat mental
disorders. If you don't know where to get treatment,
start by contacting your primary care provider.

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Membership Declaration
Matters!
OF LOYALTY TO THE SCHOOL
Membership s one of the simplest,
most meaningful and most affordable I PLEDGE MYSELF TO REMEMBER THAT
AT ALL TIMES AND IN ALL PLACES,
ways to give back to our School. I AM THE REPRESENTATIVE OF
Identify yourself as a proud Grammarian IBADAN GRAMMAR SCHOOL
who has a stake in the school’s future by
becoming a dues paying member today. I WILL THEREFORE STRIVE TO REFRAIN
FROM ANY WORD OR DEED WHICH MAY
Only $15/Month or
BRING DISCREDIT UPON THE SCHOOL
$180/Year I WILL ENDEAVOUR TO BE ALWAYS LOYAL
TO THE STAFF AND TO ALL SCHOOL FELLOWS.
Make your payment today or visit I WOULD EVER SEEK TO BE WORTHY OF THE SCHOOL;
our website at www.igsosana.org
TO ADD TO ITS LUSTRE, AND
62 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

TOGETHER

WE CAN MAKE
A DIFFERENCE!

DONATE

IF YOU CAN’T DONATE

VOLUNTEER

IF YOU CAN’T VOLUNTEER

SPONSOR

IF YOU CAN’T SPONSOR

ADVOCATE

Do more than belong: participate. Do more than care: help.
Do more than believe: practice. Do more than talk: take action.

Do more than critic: provide alternate solutions.

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IGSOSANA
PROJECTS

THANKS FOR YOUR SUPPORT

Fellow Mountaineers,

Today is a great day and there’s an excitement surrounding our Alma Mater, Ibadan Grammar
School, this year. We are heading down new paths and celebrating many successes. From
numerous capital improvement projects like building and equipping a brand new Physics
laboratory, renovating the Biology, Chemistry and Agriculture labs, fitting the school with
Multimedia equipment, beautiful landscaping around the 3 science laboratories to hiring of 5
new teachers and many other soft projects.

We invite you to be a part of this renewed sense of pride by supporting today’s IGS students
and their educational needs. We recently introduced a new giving platform (Global Giving) to
help address the growing financial needs of the school and the students, which remain a top
priority at IGSOSANA. As a Mountaineer, you have treasured memories from your time at IGS,
now you can help the next generation of IGS students share in these experiences by considering
a financial gift of any amount.

You can make your gift online today by using our secured web site: https://igsosana.org/give or
through our Global Giving Platform at https://goto.gg/45259. Generous donors like you help to
keep IGS strong and make a difference in the lives of so many students. On behalf of IGSOSANA
Executive Council, thank you for supporting our students and for helping to provide a first-class
education for generations to come.

To give now, scan
this QRcode

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PAST ACHIEVEMENTS
PROJECTS & PROGRAMS

SCIENCE & AGRIC LAB RENOVATIONS SEKE SOMOLU SCHOLARSHIP

OVER 100 STUDENT CAPACITY (2022) ANNUAL AWARDS FOR UNIVERSITY EDU. (2021 TO DATE)

NEW PHYSICS LAB HYDROPONICS CLUB

100 STUDENT CAPACITY (2014-2016) SOLAR POWERED (2018 TO DATE)

CHEMISTRY & BIOLOGY LABS MULTIMEDIA SYSTEMS
RENOVATION
PROJECTORS, SCREENS & COMPUTERS (2017)
TOTAL REFURBISHMENT (2018/2019)
HIRING & TRAINING OF TEACHERS
EQUIPPING THE 3 LABS
SCIENCE / TECH / ENGLISH TEACHERS (ON-GOING)
APPARATUS & REAGENTS (2015-2020)
SCHOOL WEBSITE
STEM DAY
STATE-OF-ART ONLINE INFO (2017)
RUNNING ANNUALLY SINCE 2017 (ON-GOING)
BOOKS DONATION
STEM CLUBS
OVER 500 SCIENCE BOOKS (2018)
SCIENCE / CODING / ESSAY WRITING (ON-GOING)

WE ARE BLESSED BY AND GRATEFUL FOR THE
INCREDIBLE GENEROSITY OF OUR DONORS WHO HAVE

ENABLED US TO COMPLETE SEVERAL PROJECTS

TOWARDS A CENTER OF EXCELLENCE

IN EDUCATION

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IGSOSANA 2022/23

PROJECTS & PROGRAMS

To support any of these programs, please visit our website at
www.igsosana.org

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HIRING OF PRIZE-GIVING DAY AIONIAN GAMES
NEW TEACHERS
Dr. Jonathan French Awards. Sponsorship towards
Hiring of Science, Math, Healthy Academic Competition participation at the games
English, Economics and ICT and recognition of excellence
in science. To create a vibrant On-Going
Teachers academic environment. Six Prizes

On-Going JSS 1-3 and SSS 1-3.

TRAIN THE TRAINER On-Going

For Science Teachers to SEKE SOMOLU CODING
enhance quality of teaching. SCHOLARSHIP FUND CLUB

Based on Science Syllabi Sponsor the overall best student Scratch and Python
- Experts to help train and through his/her University coding classes
prepare the teachers to Education
better teach the students. On-Going
On-Going
On-Track STEAM CLUBS
EXTRA-MURAL CLASSES
MAINTENANCE Establishment of STEAM clubs for
OF 4 SCIENCE LABS Prepare students to optimize STEAM sustainability at IGS
their performanace in public
Keep the building and On-Going
surroundings in good exams
working conditions – avoid
On-Track
deterioration.
INSURANCE OF ICT /CAREER TRAINING
On-going THE 4 SCIENCE LABS
For the outgoing class of 2020.
Annual insurance coverage and This will be an annual program
erosion control project
On-Going

OUR IGS TEACHERS

SPONSORED BY IGSOSANA

MR. TOYIB AYANDELE

TECHNICAL DRAWING TEACHER

MR. MICHAEL ALASE
HISTORY TEACHER

MS. KEHINDE OWOLABI

CHEMISTRY TEACHER

MR. DAMILOLA HIGO
ICT TEACHER

MR. FOLORUNSO RAJI

ENGLISH/LITERATURE TEACHER

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CAPTAIN DUROJAIYE OHIOSUMA
AND AKINYELE HOUSE

welcome all delegates
to this year's convention

BALTIMORE, MD | 2022

Happy Deliberations & Reunion

Duro Ohiosuma 69

DALLAS TEXAS

IBADAN GRAMMAR SCHOOL

IBADAN

From the Principal's Office P.O. BOX 23
08062173831, 08056330167 MOLETE, IBADAN

NIGERIA

GOODWILL MESSAGE TO THE ANNUAL CONVENTION OF
IBADAN GRAMMAR SCHOOL OLD STUDENTS ASSOCIATION

OF NORTH AMERICA (IGSOSANA) BY THE PRINCIPAL,
IBADAN GRAMMAR SCHOOL (SENIOR)
MR. JOHNSON OLUGBEMIGA OLADEJO

I congratulate our dear fathers and mothers, the Old Students of our great school,
Ibadan Grammar School on this occasion of the annual convention of IGSOSANA. We
thank God for His enduring grace and mercies over everyone since last convention.

We acknoloedge and appreciate your sacrifice, contentment and dedication to the de-
velopment of our great school. Your sponsorship of educationa; competions, STEAM
projects, WAEC/NECO sponsorship laboratory equipment and staff welfare are just
few to mention. You have indeed made us proud.

As you gather together to celebrate this year's convention, we pray that God Almighty
will be with you, bless and uphold you all. You will celebrate more of it in Jesus name.

Deo et Patriae
Happy Celebrations!

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4 WAYS TO GIVE BACK But joining an alumni group is an excellent way to become one of
AFTER GRADUATION those professionals who share their wisdom with others. Through
networking events, conferences, forums, and more, alumni groups
By: Stephan Maldonado (Firsthand.co) allow people to connect with one another. But they also organize
fundraisers, community outreach, and volunteer initiatives. Alum-
Robert F. Smith, the billionaire founder of Vista Equity Partners, set the internet ablaze this past ni groups help you stay involved in the goings on at your alma
weekend when he announced he’s paying off the student debt for Morehouse College’s entire mater, and they present you with resources and opportunities to
graduating class. The surprise announcement came during his commencement address when maximize the impact you have in your community and beyond.
Smith said his family is establishing a grant to “eliminate their student loans.” Almost 400 students Most schools have at least one alumni group, and being an active
graduated from Morehouse on May 19, 2019. alum exposes you to an entirely new world of different ways you
Morehouse administrators are still calculating the exact size of Smith’s gift, though most reports can make a difference. And if there's a cause close to your heart
estimate that it will amount to roughly $40 million. Smith donated $1.5 million to the historically that your alumni network isn't addressing, there's often ample
black college earlier this year, directing the funds to endowed scholarships and the construction of opportunity to bring your own ideas to the table.
a new park on campus. Become a mentor to current or prospective students.
It’s worth mentioning that Smith is not a Morehouse alum. He holds an undergraduate degree Look into the mentorship programs available through your school
in engineering from Cornell and received his MBA from Columbia. In 2000, he founded Vista or local community groups. If you do join an alumni group, chanc-
Equity Partners: a private equity and venture capital firm that, according to Forbes, manages more es are you'll be able to find opportunities to become a mentor fairly
than $46 billion in assets. easily.
In announcing his gift to the Class of 2019, Smith also charged graduates to pay it forward. “This Mentorship can take different forms. It can involve working with
is my challenge to you, alumni,” Smith said. “This is my class—2019…Now, I know my class will high school students to help prepare them for college. You might
make sure they pay this forward. And I want my class to look at these [alumni], these beautiful also mentor students who are already in college, helping them
Morehouse brothers, and let’s make sure every class has the same opportunity going forward—be- navigate campus life or start thinking about life after graduation.
cause we are enough to take care of our community.” Current and prospective students both often gravitate to MBA's in
There are so many ways we can pay it forward in our communities, but in the spirit of Smith’s gift, particular, so if you've just graduated from an MBA program, your
let’s explore how recent graduates—both MBAs and undergrads—can give back. insight might be especially helpful.
Stay active in your alumni network. There are so many ways to mentor younger students, so find the
You might join one of your school's alumni groups to network with like-minded individuals who way that's most fulfilling for you, or where you feel you can make
shared some of the same experiences as you (at least academically) and have a few years of work the most impact.
under their belts. It's a chance to learn hopefully to forge some meaningful connections. Donate to a scholarship.
One of the most effective ways to make an impact in the lives of
students is to donate to a scholarship. For so many people, educa-
tion is only possible through financial assistance, and every little
bit counts.
There are plenty of resources out there to help you find out how to
donate to a scholarship. It might help to start by identifying a cause
you're passionate about and finding a scholarship that supports
that cause.
Your school's office of financial aid services can either help you
organize a donation for a scholarship specific to the school or con-
nect you with external programs. You can also explore the online
resources provided by the College Board and the Department of
Education. These resources are typically geared to students looking
for financial aid, but they're a good way to learn about the different
organizations that provide scholarships. As with any donation,
it's imperative that you do your due diligence to make sure your
money is going to the right place.
Seek out volunteer opportunities or charitable initiatives through
your employer.
Your alma mater is a fantastic resource if you're looking for the
most impactful ways to give back, but there's no reason you need
to limit your giving to the confines of your school. Many employ-
ers—especially larger, more influential companies—strive to make
charity and volunteerism essential to their core values.
Food drives. Volunteer trips. Raffles. Fundraisers. These are just
a few of the ways companies try to give back, either as a whole
company or through smaller employee groups. Find a group or
club within your company that's working on a cause that matters
to you—or explore the proper channels for organizing your own.

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BEFORE & AFTER AGRIC. LAB PROJECT
BEFORE

BEFORE

BEFORE

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GIVE TO THIS PROJECT AT
www.igsosana.org

STEM AT IGS

THE STEM TEAM REPORT

S BY OLA OLAFUNMILOYE, CHAIR
TEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) Our STEM program became a STEAM program with the
education initiative provides students with the resources introduction of Liberal Arts enrichment in 2020. To this end,
and tools necessary to develop STEM knowledge and skills, IGSOSANA continues to sponsor five STEAM teachers in the area
which will prepare them for future endeavors in a science- of Chemistry, ICT, Technical Drawing, History and Language Arts.

and technology-based 21st century economy. What is the use of a doctor or an engineer that cannot speak

One of the goals of the STEM team is to promote the advancement English or communicate?

of STEM knowledge, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills by In 2021, IGSOSANA organized a Send Forth program for the

providing students with several STEM courses through STEM Clubs Outgoing class of 2021. The event featured Career Counselling,

including Coding, Engineering, Robotics, Web Design, and all STEM- one of our main areas of focus.

related Advanced Placement courses. The Robotics STEM Club (started This year, our most valuable STEM integration teacher, Dr. (Mrs.)
by IGSOSANA in 2018) is currently active at IGS. Oluwatoyin Bolukale moved on to become a Professor at a

Another mandate of the team is the maintenance of the Physics, University. She led most of our STEM programs including coding

Chemistry, Biology and the newly renovated (by IGSOSANA) Science and robotics. We will be sorely missed by us at IGSOSANA.

and Agriculture Laboratories – including buildings and surroundings.

Conducting annual inventory of supplies and advising IGSOSANA of We are also grateful for the continued support of the School

deficiencies and the need to repair or procure additional resources. Principal and Vice Principals on our initiatives.

An inventory of the equipment and supplies of the laboratories was The STEM team will continue to work on developing holistic STEM
recently conducted this year. programs for IGS through 2023. We are working to identify new

Our team is involved in supporting and collaborating with the science after school STEM clubs that can be added for students and to
and math teachers for the school, organizing Train-the-Trainer identify STEM vendors who can strategically deliver the program.

sessions for science teachers and organizing IT training (such as MS Our team is enthusiastic about the future of STEM at IGS and
Office, Web Development etc.) for students. we are all committed to making a difference in the lives of the

The COVID epidemic slowed things down for us since 2020 but we students. Results are what matter most to us, and we promise to
managed to achieve a few of our goals. deliver tangible results.

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A GOODWILL MESSAGE TO THE
2022 ANNUAL CONVENTION OF
IBADAN GRAMMAR SCHOOL OLD
STUDENTS ASSOCIATION IN NORTH
AMERICA (IGSOSANA)

FROM THE DESK OF THE PRINCIPAL
IBADAN GRAMMAR SCHOOL (JUNIOR)
- PASTOR AKINPELU OLUYEMI AKINKUNMI

It is that time of the year again to celebrate the
eventful annual convention of “The great Ibadan
Grammar School “. I Akinpelu Oluyemi Akinkunmi
on behalf of the staff (Teaching and Non Teaching
) Ibadan Grammar School (Jnr) and the entire
students body heartily felicitate with you on this
auspicious occasion of your convention. I make
bold to say that this body has played a great noble
and unquantifiable role in the development of
Ibadan Grammar School. You have helped to uplift
the school to an enviable one and to make it “
A first among equals among all the secondary
schools in Oyo State , if not among the entire
secondary schools in Nigeria.

We thank you greatly and deeply for being there
for us all the time, with you, we confidently
say “soar higher and higher, The Great Ibadan
Grammar School . We wish you a successful
completion of your convention.

LONG LIVE IGSOSANA!!! LONG LIVE IBADAN
GRAMMAR SCHOOL!!!
LONG LIVE IGSOSA!!!
UP SCHOOL!
Deo et Patriae!

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IF I WERE THE GOVERNOR

WINNING ESSAY FOR SS3 SUBMITTED BY:
JAIYESIMI, PRECIOUS (15 YEARS OLD)

Who is a governor?
A governor is a public official vested with the supreme power to govern the executive branch of a non-sov-
ereign or sub national level of government, ranking under the head of state or president. A governor is also a
person who is in charge of the political administration of a region or state.

The duties of a governor are quite numerous and task bearing, some of which are written below: The governor
is responsible for controlling the executive branch of the state. He appoints new judges and oversees governmental agencies like the police force
and the health sector. He represents the state in its interaction and relation with other states. He proposes and passes new legislation.

If I were the governor, I would bring about a lot of changes in my state some of which include: Insecurity
Agriculture provides food and raw materials to the state, so this is the first area I would focus on. To begin is a great
with, I would designate lands in all the local government areas and rent it out to serious farmers at a sub- concern in
sidized rate. I would ensure that our local farmers are enlightened and taught about modern techniques in my state...
agriculture. I would also ensure that loans and grants are given to the farmers in order to boost their finance. I would
I would provide good farm machineries and storage system to ease manual labor on the farm. take strict
measures
Second on my focus list is Insecurity which is a great concern in my state. If I were the governor, I would against it.
take strict measures against it. I would first of all retrain all security personnel ranging from the Police to the
Amotekuns and other security agencies. Then, I would provide devices that would be used to fight insecu-
rity like arms and ammunitions, good transport system and an effective data base. I would make strict laws
against any act of insecurity. I would also increase the salaries of security personnel in order to boost their
morale and effectiveness towards their jobs.

Furthermore, I would provide infrastructural facilities throughout the state. I will provide facilities like good
roads, good transport system, free health care, stable power supply and good housing management. All
these would help to urbanize the state and attract more investors into the state which would then help to
provide job/employment opportunities to the youths and unemployed in the state. I would also ensure that
the materials used by construction workers to build the above listed infrastructures are good and quality
ones in order to ensure that the amenities last longer.

My next focus is Education. I know the present Governor is doing a commendable work in the educational
sector but if I were the governor, I would do more. Most of the government schools in the state lack good
classrooms, good chairs and enough teachers to mention but a few. I would provide all these and every
other thing needed to ensure the smooth process of teaching and learning in schools.

In addition, if I were the governor, I would encourage and support local manufacturers rather than spending money on importing products. I would
make sure that products like plastics, soaps and clothes are produced locally in the state. I would also venture into youths and women empower-
ing programs which would help to reduce idleness and joblessness in the state, A saying goes thus “An idle hand is the devil’s workshop.”

However, there are some things that the present governor is doing that I wouldn’t do if I were the governor, some of which are:
Recently, the IBEDC (the company responsible for providing power supply in the state) was closed down by the state government because the
state government claimed that the company owned it FOUR HUNDRED MILLION NAIRA tax. If I were the governor, I would not have closed down
the company because I would consider the businesses that depend on electricity to run. I would also consider that the whole state would be
thrown in darkness too.

In conclusion, the present governor is not responsible for paying the WAEC fees for students in the state. If I were the governor, I would have done
otherwise because most parents can’t afford to pay the WAEC fees of their children/wards.

I would not be able to do all these because I am not the governor of my state. I offer these as suggestions to the present governor.
Thank you

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IF I WERE THE GOVERNOR

WINNING ESSAY FOR SS2 SUBMITTED BY:
OGBOI, FAVOR (14 YEARS OLD)

Who is A Governor? A Governor is an officially elected person to govern a region or a state. He is an elected executive
head of state. He is the person responsible for directing the policy and affairs of the state. Powers and functions of
Governor are to prevent, protect and direct the constitution and laws as incorporated in their oath of office. He is
responsible for implementing and enforcing laws of the state. He has the power to appoint some state officials. Governors
are faced with varied, complex and numerous legal issues, some relate to approving officials, making appointments for the state, and
representing the state at the federal level. My current governor has done and played some roles for the state for instance, giving free
education, construction of some social amenities, giving employment to the unemployed. However, there are still some issues which have
not been taken care of in the state for instance, infrastructure, provisions of health centers and facilities, low level of education.

If I were the Governor, what would be my policy and programs if elected? What would I do to improve the state? How do I
use a constructive system of government in leadership? How do I put an end to the problems facing the state?
My government would be an effective one, which would be a source of amazement for other states. My policy would be
based on the improvement and development of the state in all areas.

I will Therefore, the first step I would take is to consider the finances that is available to the state because finance is sine –
deliberately qua – non to governance. This calls for a management of large amount of money controlled by the government which is
enforce a absolutely necessary to govern a state. With state revenue and allocation, internal revenue and generation with taxation
just tax would be a source of what is going to provide solution to the problem facing the state, I would deliberately enforce a just
system. system of tax collector to collect tax from every citizen of the state and they [tax collector] must be just and efficient.
This leads me to provision of employment. I would provide a conducive environment for industries and factories which
have closed down to re – open. Apart from establishing, many more, I would encourage the private sector industrialists
to establish more industries which would provide employment for the unemployed. I would also give serious attention
to agriculture. I would make it attractive which won’t just bring jobs for the unemployed graduates but also provide food
in large quantities for the teeming population. I would urge the private industrialists to go into Oil palm planting and
processing.

Secondly, I would give solutions to frequent power outages. I would ensure that much investment is directed into the
power generation and supply, and also encourage private firms and establishment to also invest substantially in this.
Those who are owing the electricity body such as the Government, private sector, organized and unorganized firms as
well as members of public must settle their debt as a matter of urgency.

On security, I would ensure that there is improvement on security. Billions of naira and thousands of lives had been lost
due to insecurity. I would empower the state security agencies in enforcing laws as they work hard to protect the lives
of the citizens of the state, detect criminals and protect properties. I would ensure that CCTV is available in all areas and
there would be street light in all areas to ensure good security.

Thirdly, I would improve the standard of Education, because education is the best legacy one can give to a child. Our
wards are the leaders of tomorrow, so I would make available to them all they need to improve their education, I would
ensure that teachers in schools teach their students to their best capabilities.

Also, I would enforce laws that no public fund is wasted because fund is very important in governance. I would give solution to the
economic problems facing the state and inflation would be stopped. For instance, whatever is generated from the mineral resources must
be used appropriately to benefit the state, rich and poor. I would make sure that there is freedom in the state and every citizen of the
State [Oyo State] complies with the laid down rules and regulations.

This is how I would contribute to the improvement of the state. However, I would not be able to do all this because I am not the Governor.

First, I want to appreciate the effort made by the Governor in governing the State. I would also want to give an advice to the Governor of
Oyo State. The Governor should make his government to improve the standard of the state by enforcing laws and making the citizens to
comply with the laws. The Governor should invest massively in the power sector because most people whose lives depend on electricity
do not have access to it. Some of the rural areas which ought to have been electrified are not yet electrified. The Governor should give
remedies to the epileptic nature of the electricity supply in the state. Secondly, the government should establish new industries which
would make the unemployed to be gainfully employed, because unemployment is the most damaging problem of the state which needs
urgent attention. The popular saying, “devil finds a job for an idle hand,” holds true in all places and at all times. The consequences of
unemployment manifests visibly in every society. Most robbery and drug trafficking cases are traceable to unemployment for there is
nothing a person can’t do to keep the soul and the body together.

Thirdly, the government should improve the security of the state and the governor should ensure that the security agencies of the state
work harder to protect the state. Also, he should find solution to the economic problems and he should govern the state in the way which
will foster improvement and development in the state and make the state a better place for its citizens.

n preparing the next generation for effective leadership, youths must be encouraged to get involved in governance. They should be able
to call the attention of the public and come together to make decisions concerning the state.

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IF I WERE THE GOVERNOR

WINNING ESSAY FOR SS1 SCIENCE SUBMITTED BY:
ABIODUN, PRECIOUS E (13 YEARS OLD)

Before I present my plans on what I would do if I were the governor, I need to define who a governor is and what is
expected of him. A governor is a person appointed either by force or elections by the state to oversee its welfare for a
period of time. A governor is also defined as a person appointed to oversee a section of the nation usually by a monarch
or president. A governor is expected to serve under a monarch or president but nowadays most of them have forgotten
their position. It is therefore my pleasure and delight to relay my plans if I were voted into power as the governor.

I will like to choose my home state, Osun - The land of Virtue. The welfare of my people is my priority even before the money or revenue
of the state. I am ready to give it all it takes for my people to flourish and grow, to become a pace setter for other states and even
countries. I will try my utmost best to improve the standard of living of my people.

My plans for the state are in two folds, the people and the land. If each of these could be raised to their highest potentials,
the sky is our limit. If no one will help you, you must help yourself. Osun state has large deposits of gold and other
minerals resources. It also has a rich cultural heritage and hardworking people. Who should prosper if not us?

The welfare of the people is my utmost priority. The first thing I will do is make sure there is stable electricity. Most of the The
businesses in the state fail because the cost of providing their own power supply is greater than generated revenue. If welfare of
you are assured that you will have needed power to perform whatever duties your company needs, your problem is half my people
solved. Increased availability of electricity will also attract more industries.

I will complete the work on the Asejire Dam which has been abandoned for decades. Once Osun State is able to generate
its own power, more businesses will move into the state. This will lead to the creation of jobs for our unemployed youths.
Those businesses require constant power supply will attract more businesses.

My people, lack of education is a major problem affecting most of our people. I agree with Nelson Mandela saying that, will be my
“Education is the most powerful weapon we can use to change the world.” If I were the governor, I would therefore, utmost
upgrade and face-lift the educational sector by the provision of free education at all levels. This will include the provision
of educational materials such as textbooks, notebooks, school bags, sandal and even uniforms free of charge for the
students.

My beloved people, lack of good roads is another problem affecting us all. We will work together with you to identify and priority.
reconstruct all faulty roads networks so that we can lessen the stress of road travels and the risk of accidents. We will
repair our rail systems which have gone bad and will expand the system so that intra and inter-state travel by rail will be
possible. This would lessen activities on the road and provide quicker and more effective not to mention a cleaner system
of transportation. It would also be cheaper compared to the fuel vehicles use.

Osun state is blessed with many resources, particularly agriculture. The road connecting rural to urban areas are so
terrible that the only way to commute is by motorcycles. Once the rainy season begins, commute is halted and whatever
produce has been labored upon and harvested would to waste. We are willing and ready to make sure this never happens again. Come
rain, come shine once the road system is fixed, the commute and transportation of goods will go on without any problem. The people of
Osun State will get products at cheaper rate since the supply will be higher, the farmers would get to sell their products and go home
smiling while Osun State revenue continues to rise.

Many towns and villages have no access to clean water. To be healthy, the people need clean water. I would work with my ministries in
charge of public services to make sure there is sustainable access to clean water.

As we all know, health is wealth, I will work to raise Osun State to be in the top rank of cleanest states in Nigeria. There will be rules
and regulations (if anyone is found on the street dumping refuse, such a person will be sentenced to 3 weeks imprisonment or pay
N15,000.00 as fine.) If I were the governor of Osun State, I will encourage the people of the state to get individual house refuse bin, and
I will employ the services of refuse collectors to go round the state collecting the refuse bins, free of charge.

Health sector, the abandoned hospitals will be renovated, new gadgets, drugs, and other instrument will be given to various hospitals.
Orphanages will be better equipped to shelter the children in there. Beggars will be discouraged from roaming about the streets.
On security, we should be able to secure our state. According to my research I found out that Osun State is the third most peaceful
state in Nigeria. We are to be at the peak and so the OSS will be given 3 months orientation while the police officers, SSS, DSS will be
sent out to patrol the state to ensure is the state is safe from outside harassment and danger.

To make food distribution easy is to secure the state good road are essential outrunk B and C road will be re constructed so
transportation and accident will be reduced also our rail system which have gone bad will be renovated to a top notch level and the
system will be expanded so that travelling by rail will be a lot more easier which will make accidents on road lessen.
Since I am not the governor, I will like to submit all this to the present governor of my home State Osun. Thank You.

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LIBERAL ARTS
COMMITTEE REPORT

MRS. TAYO THOMAS

COMMITTEE CHAIR

IGSOSANA Liberal Arts Academy organizes this annual Essay writing The essays were judged by IGS teachers
competition to promote among other things, the skills of critical thinking, (who are also WAEC examiners) and some
communication, creative problem solving and self-expression for IGS IGSOSANA members. The students who
students. The competition is open to the Senior Secondary School students made video presentations were awarded
(SS1 – SS3.) The maiden edition of this competition was last year and we just bonus points as set out in the criteria for
concluded the second one this June. adjudication. Some essays from the 2022
competition are featured in this year’s
The year’s topic, If I Were Governor was selected to raise the awareness and value Baltimore IGSOSANA Convention Brochure.
young people place on leadership as well as inspire students to contribute towards
national development at the state level. This (hoped) would introduce a system of The award ceremony was conducted on
constructive advice for leadership and prepare the next generation for leadership. Friday, June 10, 2022 at which the current
The advice of these young writers would be compiled into a book and formally IGSOSA National Vice President and the
presented as voice and advice from the youth to the Governor of the state at a Chairman of IGSOSA, Ibadan Branch
date yet to be decided. represented IGSOSANA.

The competition guidelines were provided for the students where expectations Our appreciation goes to the school team of
and time frames were enumerated. the Principal, Oladejo Olugbemiga, his Vice
- Mrs. Sade Babalola and English Language
The school administration was involved right from the onset and regular meetings teacher - Mrs. Oladunni for their support and
were held so all would be on the same page. Guidelines were introduced to the coordination of the exercise.
students as well as educational videos to help them prepare for their participation.
The competition was totally an online activity and IGSOSANA and IGS websites As we look forward to the 2023 event with
have the details. more student participation and robust
essays, we thank you all for your continued
Each time frame was complied with and we now report that the project was support in donating to the projects of
successfully completed again this year. Our observations for future references had IGSOSANA. UP IGS. UP IGSOSANA
been communicated with the school as we unofficially begin preparation for next
year’s competition which hopefully would include a debate segment. We strongly Thank you
encourage this year’s participants in SS1 and SS2 to get involved in the 2023 Tayo Thomas, Femi Taiwo, Ola Olafunmiloye,
competition to assess the impact of the program on them. Femi Ifaturoti and Folake Bamise
(Committee Members)

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IGSOSANA

A GREAT FORCE TO RECKON WITH

By Mrs. Babalola Oluronke Folasade

IGSOSANA has always been a great force to reckon with
in the history of Ibadan Grammar School. The body has
played unrivaled, unmatched roles in the life of IGS. It has
been involved in a lot of laudable projects and activities
that have led to the improvement of the students, the
teachers and the School in general. It can safely be said
that IGS might not be at its present heights if not for the
development strides of Igsosana.The tenacity and the
untiring efforts put into their commitment into achieving
a better IGS is very exemplary and commedable.

Despite the fact that they don't have children in the
school, igsosana members still go out of their ways to
ensure that IGS becomes the best school. This is highly
inspiring. I want to use this medium to express my
experience during the period of anchoring the recently
conducted Essay Writing Competition. The competition
was an opportunity to release the Giants in our students
in Essay Writing. The competition exposed our students
to tremendous creative thinking, the competition also
stretched the brilliance of our students to its elastic best!

These fine achievements were recorded because our
students consulted among themselves, pored themselves
into their books to further enhance their writing prowess.
It's an obvious fact that those who participated in the
competition are now far ahead of their counterparts.
Some students who initially showed interest in the
competition because of the gifts attached ran away
because of the high level of reasoning, intelligence and
preparedness requirements of the exercise.!!! Surely,not an
exercise for the dullard!!!

Those that remained might not have been the best
yet,but they are far from where they are coming from
and they showed high level of promise and future great
performance.

I am sure that with this exercise, things will not remain
same again!! It can only get better!!.

High level Team spirit was exhibited by the students
throughout the exercise. Students related together freely
and were able to see themselves as a group( of achievers.)
I want to seize this opportunity to appreciate the
organizers of the competition for bringing out the best in
our students. I also appreciate the time and resources put
into the planning and execution to make it a success.

So proud to be part of the team at this given time.
Kudos also to all my team mates who worked tirelessly
to make the exercise a success in the person of
Mrs Oladunni,Mr Akinpelu and Mr Ayandele. Their
commitment to the exercise was a great encouragement.

It was an awesome experience working on this project.
God bless you all.

Mrs. Babalola is presently the Vice Principal Academics in
our great citadel of learning.

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IGS AND THE REST will work these Structures. No wonder the World is full
of economic, political and Social Crises. No wonder
OF THE WORLD we sometimes destroy what we build through Wars,
conflicts and mayhem.!!
BY SANYA ARIBATISE
IGS hereby warns that unless we make man the most
This Year's annual Ibadan Grammar School (IGS) Convention important part of our Development, unless we build
holds in Baltimore, USA, between September 1-4. For these four and manufacture men of fine and great minds, we will
days, The seal of our great School will be flown in America!!! continue to labour in vain!!
Distinguished old students would come from all over the world to IGS warns further : We must recreate and reinvent
meet and showcase the values and beauty of IGS across America. Civilization, the type of Civilization that emphasizes care
for the weakest members!
First, we will present our founding and core values of service to
God and Fatherland. We will tell the World that the greatest value Our Institutions must be responsive, relevant and
anybody can give to anyone or community or nation is love. This progressive. Our Institutions must continually go
love can only be manifested in service. We will present to the through renewals like IGS. The. World needs a new
world, an unusual array of world class professionals scattered all blood of Humanity. Citizens must rework their
over the world, trying to reshape the landscape of Mankind for environments and give back to society like IGS
better. products.

It's pertinent, at this point, to briefly script the history of our Let us therefore at the Convention, sell the IGS template
school in order to highlight how a small idea can grow into a very of humanity to the World. Let's show the World how
great Institution that can change the world. an Institution is run, is moving and progressing just
because of the voluntarily donated resources and
IGS was founded in 1913 in a modest mud- built building on top commitment of its Alumni!
a hill. When it moved in 1917, it moved to the top of another hill.
When it moved finally in 1951, it's straight to the top of Molete hills. The world would be a sweet and happy place, if its
Why hills? Apparently to reject pedestal and terrestrial levels and citizens can give back like Mountaineers! All that IGS
establish high Standards for Mankind! is saying is :"The World must produce finer and more
elevated citizens"!!
IGS has been assertively present at every critical moment of our
country's history and development. Let Civilization and Renaissance be taught in
schools all-over the world. Let the World double its
The symbol of our country's sovereignty, The National Flag , was commitment and investment to the Arts ( Creative,
designed by an IGS old student. At a most critical moment, The Visual and performance).
first Lady of Nigeria was our daughter, at a more momentous
period, the Head of The Nigerian Parliament was our son, during As IGS meets the world at this Convention therefore,
which Democracy was solidified by the refusal of this great let The World meet IGS too. Let there be a physical,
Mountaineer to agree to a third term Agenda by an inordinately moral and spiritual contact and encountert between
ambitious President!!. The World and The Institution. Let Values talk to values!
Let ideas shape ideas and finally, let Humanity speak
It is not surprising therefore, that the constitutions of all our third to Mankind !!! Who knows, maybe, this Convention,
Republic political parties were written by our old student!! might be the beginning of the Change that the World
We need to tell the world therefore, that we made Democracy has been waiting for! Who knows too, maybe future
possible in Africa's largest nation. organisers of the Convention would enlarge it to
include Shakers and movers of the world who are not
As the convention holds, we must press to the world that necessarily old students; who knows?
recently when the world was ravaged almost to the point of total
destruction, by two diseases of mass destruction : Ebola and Happy Convention and fecilitations Ibadan Grammar
Covid, it was the values of Love and service to Fatherland, the core School , congratulations to the World!, the real
values of IGS that saved the world! beneficiary of this Convention!

Our school teaches students to DARE, to do the seemingly
impossible , to explore and take risks! It is no surprise then that
our products are among the most inventive, creative and daring
makers and shakers of the world!

At this convention, you will see men and women of supreme
confidence, impressive manners and awesome Elegance. Yes.!!
Don't be surprised, very early in life , boys and girls were taught
in IGS, to cohabit and live together in the best of relationships.
One can therefore always pick a Mountaineer in a crowd because
of his/ her legendary grooming, Swag and confidence!!
As we meet at this Convention, let's tell the world that we need
to get it right at the level of Institutions, especially Educational
institutions. The world must refocus on building minds and
influencing behaviors and thoughts. For far too long the world has
concentrated on building Economies, Structures, Technologies,
infrastructures, models , templates, policies etc without a
commensurate attention to building the minds of men that

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PRINCIPALS 1913 - 2022
109 years of inspiring leadership that produced several illustrious Nigerians
- public servants, politicians, pioneering and patriotic leaders.

REV. A. B. AKINYELE REV. S.V. LATUNDE REV. E.A ODUSANWO
1913 - 1933 1933 - 1940 1940 - 1948

REV. E.A ALAYANDE CHIEF AYO LABIYI CHIEF G. A. OTUNLA
1948 - 1968 1969 - 1975 1975-1976

REVD J.A. LARENWAJU CANON LAPESE LADIPO MR. MICHAEL OLU OLADUNJOYE
1976-1978 1978 – 1984 1984 – 1991

(OLD STUDENT - 1935/1940) (OLD STUDENT 1935-1940) MR. A. E. ODERINDE
2002 -2009
CANON G. B. DARAMOLA DR. S. O. OKE
1991 – 1995 1995 | 2002 (OLD STUDENT 1971 HSC)

(OLD STUDENT 1959-1961 HSC)

SENIOR SCHOOL PRINCIPALS

MR. S. O. ADEKUNLE ELDER AJANI O. FRANCIS
2009 - 2015 2015-2020

(OLD STUDENT 1973/77)

DEACON M. O OLADELE MR. JOHNSON O. OLADEJO
2020-2021 (SNR. SCHOOL )
2021-PRESENT
(OLD STUDENT )

JUNIOR SCHOOL PRINCIPALS

MR. S. O. OBADEJI MRS. C. T. ADEKOYA MR. JINADU SAMUEL
2004 - 2010 2004 - 2015 2015 - 2019

MRS. V. B. OWOEYE MRS. TINUKE OLUNLOYO PASTOR A. O. AKINPELU
2020 2020 - 2021 2021 - PRESENT

(OLD STUDENT 1974/79) 87

15th Annual Convention
Baltimore 2022
September 1 - 4

We wish you great deliberations and
memorable get-together

- Chief & Chief Mrs. Kolawole & Temitayo Thomas & Family

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IGSOSANA CONVENTION
HOST CITIES
PAST, PRESENT & FUTURE

2007 2014 2022
INAUGURATION LOS ANGELES, CA BALTIMORE, MD

2007 2015 2023
FIRST REUNION CHICAGO, IL NEWARK, NJ

2008 2016 2024
WASHINGTON, DC TORONTO, CANADA LAS VEGAS, NV

2009 2017 2025
ATLANTA, GA HOUSTON, TX ORLANDO, FL

2010 2018
NEW JERSEY RALEIGH, NC

2011 2019
BOSTON, MA ATLANTA, GA

2012 2020
DALLAS, TX VIRTUAL

2013 2021
WASHINGTON, DC DALLAS, TX

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2023

SEKE SOMOLU UNIVERSITY
SCHOLARSHIP FUND

ESTABLISHED SEPTEMBER 6TH, 2020

We are very pleased that IGOSOSANA has awarded scholarship to
first cohort of Seke Somolu Scholars:

Ajibola John OPASINA
Chemical Engineering / Obafemi Awolowo University

Adesewa Grace AJIGAOLA
Computer Science Education / Tai Solarin University of Education

Late Engineer Foluseke Somolu is one of Ibadan Grammar School’s
distinguished old students and one of Nigeria’s finest electrical Engineers.
Upon completion of the Higher School Class (HSC) in 1966, he taught Physics
and Mathematics at IGS briefly prior to his admission into the University
of Lagos for further studies in Electrical Engineering. He was the National
President of IGSOSA from 2007 to 2010. He was Vice Chairman and later
Chairman of the IGSOSA Lagos Branch. Seke Somolu was a very dedicated and
proud Mountaineer. He left an indelible mark on the school and the IGSOSA
community with unprecedented support of IGS projects and programs. He
was instrumental to the completion of the Emmanuel Alayande Hall. As the
Chairman of the Fundraising Committee, he personally raised tens of millions
of naira for the School.

He was a custodian of Ibadan Grammar School history and records and he
published many books on the school, the last of which is a reference point
titled “The Ibadan Grammar School of our Time” . Engr. Seke Somolu was a
very good friend of IGSOSANA, attending many of our conventions, playing
active roles and supporting us financially.

He was described by one of his colleagues as an unusually patriotic Nigerian
who sacrificed his comfort for upliftment of people in need, while promoting
excellence in others regardless of tribal or political inclination. He was a
brilliant, hardworking and meticulous professional electrical engineer, who
mentored several engineers.

We are delighted to name this scholarship after one of our finest old students
for his love, kindness, generosity, compassion and sacrifice and
his innumerable contributions and particularly, his passion
for Ibadan Grammar School and our Alumni Association.

To give to the scholarship fund, please visit our
website at:
https://igsosana.org/sekesomolu

Naira Deposits can be made to:
Polaris Bank Plc | Business Account #: 1150034849

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AJIBOLA JOHN OPASINA The Importance
of STEM
A SEKE SCHOLAR Education

ADESEWA GRACE AJIGAOLA One of the most important parts of the education
process is preparing students to take on the “real
A SEKE SCHOLAR world.” As technology evolves and changes, STEM
learning is increasingly becoming a foundation for
future life skills.

There are a number of reasons STEM is truly valuable
to today’s students, including:

• STEM is where jobs are headed.
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor
Statistics, the 10 fastest-growing
occupations through 2026 are
populated 100 percent by jobs that
fall into STEM categories.

• STEM is innovative. Skilled employees
in STEM fields are driving trends,
which in turn creates additional jobs
while boosting the economy.

• STEM is a stepping stone. The list
of careers that fall under STEM
categories continues expanding.
In addition to some of the more
apparent careers and jobs, STEM
learning can provide experience
applicable to many other fields.

• STEM is making a difference.
Driving social change through
scientific research and technological
advancements means STEM is at
the forefront of making positive
impacts in areas like medicine and
engineering.

Funding for Ibadan Grammar School is a key success
factor in the STEM learning process at the school. To
help advance educational opportunities, consider
giving to IGSOSANA to fund improvements ranging
from laboratory equipment to hydroponics to coding.

To give to IGSOSANA
programs now, scan
this QRcode

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The Importance of
STEM Education

One of the most important parts of the education process is
preparing students to take on the “real world.” As technology
evolves and changes, STEM learning is increasingly becoming
a foundation for future life skills.

There are a number of reasons STEM is truly valuable to
today’s students, including:

• STEM is where jobs are headed. According

to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the 10

fastest-growing occupations through 2026 are

populated 100 percent by jobs that fall into

STEM categories.

• STEM is innovative. Skilled employees in

STEM fields are driving trends, which in turn

creates additional jobs while boosting the

economy.

• STEM is a stepping stone. The list of careers

that fall under STEM categories continues

expanding. In addition to some of the more

apparent careers and jobs, STEM learning

can provide experience applicable to many

other fields.
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fund impmroavteemre.nts ranging from laboratory equipment to
hydroponics to coding.

UP SCHOOL! EO ET PATRIAE!

Oladapo Odumosu S.N. 4823 95

IN LOVING MEMORY

2021/2022

Remembering those that are gone....

MRS YETUNDE JEGEDE VEN. MUYIWA OYEWOLE
CLASS-SET 74/79 | SEPT. 2, 2021 CLASS-SET 1961/65 | MARCH 26, 2022

WALE ADEEYO ENGINEER OLUKUNLE OKEWALE
CLASS-SET 69/70 | OCT., 2021 CLASS-SET 75/78 | APRIL 15 , 2022

FESTUS OLATUNJI BANJO MRS. FOLASHADE OBADAGBONYI
CLASS-SET 70/74 | AUGUST 30,2021 CLASS-SET 1966-70 | MAY 12, 2022

PA ARCHITECT CHIEF D.O. FADELE REMI OLOFA
CLASS-SET 1948-53 | DEC. 30, 2021 1975/80 SET | MAY 18, 2022

CHIEF AJIBOWU OWOADE MRS BOLA SILIFAT BELLO-OJO
CLASS-SET 1962/66 | JAN. 23, 2022 CLASS-SET 74-76 | MAY 30, 2022

DR. OLUFEMI ADEGOKE MR. ROTIMI BANJO
CLASS-SET 62/66 | JAN. 28, 2022 CLASS-SET 1962-66/68 | JULY 9, 2022

BARR. DAVID ADEYEYE BABAJIDE CHIEF OLUSOLA OGUNSOLA
CLASS-SET 73/77 | FEB. 28, 2022 CLASS-SET 1954/58 | AUG. 3, 2022

MR. ADEGBOLA ADENUGA MR. ASIMIYU ADEOJO
CLASS-SET 69/73 | MARCH 3, 2022 CLASS-SET 1977/88 | AUG. 3, 2022

MR. ABIODUN ADEBO PROF. AKIN MABOUGUNJE
CLASS-SET 1959/63 | MARCH 17, 2022 CLASS-SET 1962-66/68 | AUG. 4, 2022

AMBASSADOR OLU SANU
CLASS-SET 44/49 | MARCH 21, 2022

Forever in our hearts

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for being a sponsor and friend

This convention could not have
happened without your support.
We are very grateful to all our event and
program sponsors. We are honored to have you
as one of our partners, and we hope that you will
continue to support us in the future. As a sponsor, your
financial contribution is vital to our mission. We truly
appreciate your interest in helping our organization
thrive and supporting the students at Ibadan Grammar
School. You can be rest assured that your generous
donation is being put to good use. We pray
that God will contine to bless and

replenish your purse.

IGSOSANA Executives

and the entire IGSOSANA Family

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