Old Grammarian Society Admonishes Old Students  Associations

Mary Nnah

As the new year 2024 sets in, it is imperative and early enough to ginger Old student Associations of the citadel of learning across the country of the need for periodically organised reunions to contribute their quota towards their Alma Mater that gave them a good foundation.

The advice was given by discussants at the two-day reunion of the set 1972-76- 1978 “Old Grammarian Society” of the CMS Grammar School, Bariga, Lagos.

It was an atmosphere of joy and remembrance of their activities while in the school, after about fifty-one years of graduating, from the school.

Speaking on the importance of the reunion, the Sets’ Chairman, Mr Akintola Enilolobo said the event allowed them to rekindle their friendship and duty to the school, after fifty -years of leaving the school

Enilolobo said the occasion was also to revamp the commitments of Old Grammarians through the development of the school.

Contributing, the Chairman Board of the Governor of the School, Prof Afolabi Leshe explained that the important role of alumnae of Schools cannot be overemphasized

Leshe noted that the school has produced many prominent Nigerians including, former interim President of Nigeria, Late Chief Ernest Shonekan, Late Chief Akintola Williams, the Former Director General of FRCN, and Reverend George.

In a sermon, the executive secretary of Lagos Anglican School Management Board, venerable Victor Olusa reminded the old grammarians that the purpose of the thanksgiving service was an opportunity to acknowledge and appreciate their creator for keeping their lives till date.

Olusa who reminded the celebrants of the grace of God to be alive, urged them to always be truthful, stand for justice, live with pure heart and rejoice even in the face of present challenges.:

A keynote speaker at the event, the immediate past vice chancellor of the University of Lagos, professor Oluwatoyin Ogundipe advised the celebrants to be mindful of their health, take care of family members, throw back to their alma mater and serve God.

Ogundipe also advised them on what to do about their children’s positive upbringing.

Chairman of the CMS Grammar School Old Student Association, Mr. Akintola Enilolobo said that the reunion was to give glory to God and to further strengthen the relationship among all members.

The reunion gathering is to celebrate over fifty years of entry into the prestigious CMS Grammar school, Lagos, the oldest school in Nigeria, founded in 1859.