ALLOSH COLLEGE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES, HEALTH TECH, IDANRE HOLDS MAIDEN MATRICULATION CEREMONY
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The First and only Tertiary Institution in Idanre, Allosh College of Medical Sciences and Health Technology, Idanre has matriculated the first set of students in various departments of the School.
The maiden ceremony was held at the School Campus, Olofin Area, at Odode Idanre in Idanre Local Government Area of Ondo State on on Friday, 17th of May, 2024 as digintaries from all walks of life graced the occasion.
Delivering his address, the Provost and founder of the College, Sanitarian Tobi Omosebi, said his vision for the establishment of the school has to do with passion for qualitative education at tertiary level.
He noted that he had served in over eight Colleges of Medical Sciences and Health Technology in Nigeria and that he came to domesticate all experiences he ganared over the years.
He used the occasion to thank Owa of Idanre, Oba Federick Aroloye and the people of Idanre for their support and cooperation towards the establishment of the school and particularly the promise of Owa to donate land freely for the school’s permanent site.
The Guest Lecturer, Sanitarian Ibigbemi Olabode, charged the students to maximize their potentials and work tiredlessly in order to make headways in life saying that students should challenge themselves with academic tasks that will make the level shoulder with their equals all over the world.
The College Consultant, Prince Dr. Ade Ademukola, also assured the children not to limit their potentials as they will be able to work anywhere after the completion of their courses in the institution. He expressed confidence in the Provost, Sanitarian Tobi Omosebi’s ability to deliver the good as a First Class former student under him few years ago.
He praised the people of Idanre for the warm welcome given to the institution and pleaded for more.
Speaking at the event His Imperial Majesty, Oba (Dr.) Frederick Adegunle Aroloye, Arubiefin IV, (JP) OFR, Owa of Idanre kingdom and paramount ruler of Idanre land who was represented by High Chief Emmanuel Adetuyi, the Odunwo of Idanre kingdom congratulated the founder of the school and the entire Idanre People for having the first tertiary institution at the right time.
Oba Aroloye pointed out that that the dwindling financial position of the government had made it necessary for people to come together for projects that will benefit them saying that the Provost and founder of the institution which is the first tertiary institution in the land has done him proud because Idanre People have been clamouring for it for very long time.
While speaking with the Democrat News Magazine and other newsmen the Permanent Secretary, Ondo State Universal Basic Education Board, Elder Dele Akinnagbe, who was particularly happy for the success of the establishment of the school in Idanre charged the leadership of the school and the students alike to make most of their opportunities stressing that the school will linger on forever in the history of Idanre.
On her part, a Member of Ondo State House of Assembly, representing, Idanre State Consistency, Hon. Princess Tosin Ogunlowo Ajirotutu, who was represented by Hon. Ige Akingbaso tasked the students to face their studies in order to get good results that will make them stand out among their counterparts in the field of medical sciences.
While giving her motherly advise, Iyaloja General of Ondo State and Vice President of National Association of Market Women in Nigeria, Princess Nike Aroloye Akingboye, who is also the Yeyelua of Egbe Akomolede ati Asa Yoruba cautioned the students against wasting the golden advantages of youthfulness in their favour. She described the event as the beginning of realisation of the dreams of her father, Owa of Idanre kingdom and paramount ruler of Idanre land who had been yearning for institution of higher learning in Idanre since he ascended the throne of his ancestors.
While praying for the success of the school and the students she also enjoined all the students to imbibe discipline.
In her chat with journalists, Miss Branch Benita one of the students of the School thanked God for her admission into institution and promised to face her studies well to come out with flying colours and become a reputable medical Personnel in Nigeria.
As part of the event some individuals were honoured for their contributions to education in the community.
Some of the awardees were High Chief Christopher Akindolire, the Lisa of Idanre land and Chairman, Governing Council of the school, High Chief Emmanuel Adetuyi, the Odunwo of Idanre kingdom, Mr. Olagidi Francis, Elder Akinyeke Festus, former Tutor General,
Chief Engineer. Benson Ajisegiri, the Atayese of Idanre kingdom, USA Based Prophet Ebenezer Akinsunlola of Worldwide Prayers Ministry Incorporated, Hon. Festus Olarewaju Akingbaso, MHR, Idanre/Ifedore Federal Constituency, Pastor Akinnuoye Emmanuel Toba, (Rtd.Principal, Olofin Anglican Grammar School, Idanre, Mr. Adesote Aanu and Mrs Wahab Bukola and a host of others.