African Church Grammar School Oka Akoko 1995 set marks 30th anniversary in grand style, donates smart room to alma mater
By Julius Alabi, Akure
It was a day of joy, nostalgia, and thanksgiving as the 1995 Set of African Church Grammar School, Oka-Akoko, gathered to celebrate the 30th anniversary of their graduation from the historic institution.
The colourful event which was held recently at the school premises, was graced by dignitaries, traditional rulers, and members of the wider Oka-Akoko community.
The celebration reached a royal height with the presence of His Imperial Majesty, Oba Abebori Adeleye, the Olubaka of Okaland, himself a proud alumnus of the school. Despite his busy schedule, the monarch joined the festivities, offering prayers for the alumni and the school.
The paramount ruler also commended the 1995 Set for their remarkable gesture of donating a Smart Room to enhance learning, describing it as a worthy legacy project in spite of prevailing economic challenges.
Accompanying the monarch was Colonel Omowa, the oldest alumnus at the gathering, who equally praised the 1995 Set for investing in a project that directly impacts students and teachers.
In his goodwill message, the school principal, Mr. O. G. Aminu, expressed profound gratitude to the group for establishing the Smart Room, which he said would go a long way in addressing the shortage of teachers and improving learning outcomes.
He assured the alumni that the facilities would be well maintained for the benefit of current and future students.
One of the school’s revered teachers, Elder B. S. Alegbeleye, whose influence was fondly remembered by the celebrating class, also applauded the initiative.
He noted that the audio-visual learning model provided by the Smart Room would not only ease the burden on teachers but also help students assimilate knowledge faster, given their natural affinity for digital platforms.
Speaking on behalf of his colleagues, the president of the set, Dr. Femi Afolabi, led members in thanksgiving to God for His protection and blessings over the past three decades.
He appreciated all who contributed to the project and encouraged more efforts to reconnect with classmates, noting that only 67 members are currently active on the group’s WhatsApp platform out of the 221 that graduated in 1995.
The event also featured sessions of extempore prayers, covering various aspects of members’ lives, families, and careers.
The day ended on a celebratory note, with the 1995 Set reaffirming their commitment to supporting their alma mater and leaving enduring legacies for future generations of students.
