OGSA GRAUDATES 68th SET
…AS TEACHERS, STUDENTS, PARENTS APPLAUD OKEOWO
Alaba Aliu
The prestigious Oyemekun Grammar School, Akure turned out 2020/2021 set being the 68th set of the great citadel of learning as the critical stakeholders (Parents, teachers and students) applauded efforts of the school principal, Mr. Ogunleye David Okeowo that has helped in making the school great among the comity of schools in Ondo State and Nigeria at large.
At the valedictory service on Friday 29th of October, 2021 outstanding performances of the school were showcased as students used the occasion to display their ingenuity in learning and other activities.
It was also an avenue to reward excellent contributions of the students, teachers and members of the management team of the school.
While speaking with journalists, the PTA Chairman of the School, Comrade Michael Jide Omonijo commended Mr. Okeowo for his hard work that has translated to greatness of Oyemekun Grammar School, Akure within the short period he assumed the leadership of the school.
He also used the opportunity to charge all outgoing students to be more disciplined as they are going out to face the reality of life stressing that there are many challenges in the university and that they should be well prepared to meet them.
On his part, the Tutor General Ondo Central, Mr. Akingbemisoye Emmanuel Abiodun described the event as wonderful one, calling on other schools to emulate Oyemekun Grammar School.
He also noted that Ondo State government has been making frantic efforts in proper placement of education sector in the state, therefore calling on old students of the school to go out of their ways in complementing the efforts of government.
While having a chat with journalists, Anthony Boboye, erstwhile General Secretary of Old Students’ Association who represented the National Chairman of the association urged the outgoing students to be good ambassadors of the school.
“They should aspire to go higher; school cert should not be their limit because many old students of the school are doing well in their various professions and callings and they should emulate them.
Earlier in his welcome address the Principal, Mr. Ogunleye David Okeowo thanked God for his grace upon him and all his team since his assumption of office for a supernatural and tremendous turn around in terms of academics, sports, infrastructural and vocational developments.
He congratulated the graduating students and commended their courage and that of their parents who believed in the school through thick and thin.
“As you go into the wild, weird and wider world that offers limitless opportunities with clog on the wheel at every step of the way. At every stage in the pursuit of your dream. Rodgers and Hammerstein advised that you have to climb every mountain, you have to research high and low and you must follow every rainbow till you find your dream.
“I advise you to make most of every opportunity that will come your way in realizing your goals and potentials in life.
“Your parents are striving day and night, toiling in the faith that you have a destiny to fulfill. You must bring them prizes for the price they have paid. You must succeed in life. I pray the good Lord will be with you always”, he added.
He also used the occasion to appreciate all the parents and guardians for their support and patronage which he said was a reflection of their faith and confidence in the school and promised not betray the confidence they reposed in the school.
Okeowo commended Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu for his love and contributions towards the development of education in Ondo State which he described as incomparable.
In his words: “Apart from renovation of schools in the state, he recently employed over Two thousand primary school teachers in the state.
“He also paid almost all the salary arrears owned by the past government. He paid WAEC fees for all SS 3 students in Ondo State. Over 400 students of Oyemekun Grammar School, Akure who wrote last Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (WAEC) benefited from it. This is a laudable contribution of this government. What our children enjoyed in their in their different primary schools from the government they will continue to enjoy such even in the secondary school.
In the same way, Okeowo applauded cooperation of teachers that and the members of old students association of the school which he said has helped to foster development of OGSA in all areas of life.
In his valedictory speech the 68th Senior Prefect of the School, Adebayo Korede who was full of appreciation to God for the success of his tenure also thanked the Principal and teachers of the school for their time to time advice that made them to overcome their challenges during their stayed in the school.
High point of the event was the presentation of award to Mr. Okeowo as best principal in Ondo State followed by presentation of testimonials and gifts to categories of teachers and the outgoing students as parents joined their children on dancing floor to give glory to God.