The foundation students of Akure Muslim College, Akure between 1979and 1984 have rolled out drums in honour of Pastor Kayode Ogundele, the new Head of Service in Ondo State.
The reunion get together was held on Saturday, September 17, 2022 as SITA, Akure, Ondo State as the old students converge to celebrate and to honour one of their own, Ondo State Head of Service, Pastor Kayode Ogundele for his elevation.
Speaking with the Democrat News Magazine, the pioneer Senior Boy, Sheik Sulemain Jamiu, the Chief Imam of Oke-Odu community in Akure thanked God for the journey so far since 1979 saying it is a great privilege to see some faces last seen in about 43 years.
While also thanking the Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu for appointing one of their own as HoS, Sheik Jamiu expressed optimism in the ability of Pastor Ogundele to deliver on set goals.
Also in her comment, the pioneer Senior Girl of the school, Mrs Olufunke Adesida expressed gratitude to God for sparing the lives of many of them to witness the celebration just as she affirmed that the day’s event marks one of her happiest day.
She also acknowledged that seeing some colleagues after 43 years is such an emotional experience for a lot of the old students.
She urged the old students both home and abroad to come together under the umbrella of Old Students’ Association to give and support their alma mater saying it is a noble cause that will go a long way in impacting the lives of many other young students in the school.
In his comment, Omo’Oba Kole ibitoye who also shared his experience said that God in His infinite mercy made them to witness reunion.
Omo’ Oba Ibitoye pointed out that the state is blessed with many great men and women who can lift the state an enviable height.
Ibitoye also called on those who are still showing indifferent to giving back to their old school do so as a matter of importance.
Speaking at the event which had some of the alumni who are now professionals from all works of life, the convener Engr. Felix Abidakun, an old student said the essence of the reunion was to bring all the old students together in order to be able to reach out one to another from the commonwealth of members.
Engr. Abidakun who said the idea came up in Ghana when a few alumni came together and saw the need to set up the group to help meet needs of some alumni as there are things money can’t buy and also to position selves to be able to back to their alma mater.
The emotional laden event brought back nostalgic feelings for many of the alumni who took turns to share their individual experiences, academic and work pursuits in the last few years.
The major highlight of the day’s event was the grand celebration of Ondo State Head of Service, Pastor Kayode Ogundele who was warmly received by his colleagues for not just making the alumni proud but for attaining the peak of his career in the civil service.
Responding, Pastor Ogundele thanked the old students for the warm reception, stressing that he was humbled by the gesture.
He also used the occasion to assure them of his support whenever necessary.