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50TH ANNIVERSARY: ORIWU COLLEGE OLD STUDENTS ASSOCIATION, SET 68/72 FACILITATES 2 WATER SYSTEM TANK, PRESENTS 10 DOZENS OF CHAIRS TO SCHOOL ®™√ INN Nigeria ©

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Oriwu college old students association, OCOSA set 68/72 returned to the school in their senior trend to exhibit affection to...

388383j3b3b3936770991882820320 Old school dance music, tales from classmates and tutors climaxing a colourful assembly on the 1st of October 2022 as Oriwu old students association set '97 marked her 25th silver jubilee anniversary.
Reminiscing the good old days culminating in a mix of fun with friends, teachers and family, the ceremony took place at the Oteju hall in Ikorodu's ultra-modern town hall.
The association, which had earlier installed a 3-water way system for the junior secondary school section that same week, used the convergence as a medium to also raise funds to acquire 100 units of iron frame chairs and tables for the school.
In his welcome address, Olatunji Shakioye expressed his delight members made themselves available despite their busy engagements.
"Through the help of technology, social media to be precise, our set was able to gather her membership in the last 8yrs".
He stated that after meeting up, the set resolved to provide 50 sets of computers to the college, which they accomplished. Adding that they've also provided Water Supply System to both junior and senior schools after donating 200 pairs of uniforms to both junior and senior schools. "Our next project is the provision of iron framed chairs and tables to the school, and we promise to do more. We have also engaged ourselves to assist our members who are widows and others that need to be assisted" Shakioye asserted
Expressing his profound joy, Comrade Olalekan Pelumi Rado, Chairman, Planning Committee noted that the '97 set is proud to be associated with the premier school learning about their recent accomplishment.
Comrade Pelumi went on, "Oriwu Model College was established in 1949 by noble sons and daughters of the division to provide sound and quality secondary education for the residents and am privileged like my colleagues to have attended and reference the educational institution which moulded our lives and made us better citizens of the state".
"Oriwu College has produced leaders and captains of industries in both private and public sector of Nigeria's economy and in recognition of these valuable impacts on the 1997 set that the old Students have come to pay back to the school through the 2 in I Program". "This ceremony further consolidates the previous one by recognising people and corporate organisations who have contributed immensely to the image making and growth of our Alma Mata through our set" Comrade Pelumi added.
Mrs Ayojide K.O, Principal, Oriwu junior model college in her brief remark reminded the association of what they called her nickname back in the day and she never regretted seeing how they've turned out successful in life.
"Back then I remember you all use to call me a nickname every time you see me, you thought I wasn't aware of it but I knew all along, today looking at you, I am happy to speak with you knowing the nickname wasn't in vain".
She added, "If I wasn't helping you with the disciplines I gave you back then as your English teacher, am not sure I'll be confident enough to seat here with you today".
"You're now a formidable force around this region. With confident that you will go beyond this based on your continuous contribution to this school. In a nutshell, I am proud of the feats most of you have accomplished in life" Mrs Ayojide inferred
Principal, Oriwu senior model college, Mr Bello Akeem, who came as a special guest, extolled the '97 set as formidable, citing their pace-setting tendencies
Mr Bello proceeded, "You're creating the momentum for others to follow, it is because of the consistent support you've made that makes another sett that hasn't done anything to begin to look inwards to find ways to support the school".
"Just last year, this set called me and donated 100 pairs of uniforms to the senior students of the school, and this year they came again to structure a water system for the junior college". "Today, you're using this anniversary to raise 3 million naira fund for a 100unitst of iron frame chairs and tables. It speaks of your passion to serve and return the favour that was deposited in you 25years ago".
"Even though, Most of the pupils you're supporting do not know you from anywhere, am sure that God will not forget you as you've decided to sow into the lives of our students" Mr Bello added
At the high point of the event, members of the set who needed financial assistance were given cash prices as supportive personalities; Babatunde Bamidele, Mrs Adebisi Kehinde, Female Future Initiatives, Ayobami Ogunowo, Majekodunmi Kamaldeen, Barrister Lukman Akinsanya, Sunkanmi Itameta and Alhaja Sukurat Ajoke Amusa were all honoured with Awards.

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SET ’97, ORIWU OLD STUDENTS ASSOCIATION MARKS 25TH SILVER JUBILEE, HONOURS ALUMNI, RAISE FUND TO PROVIDE IRON TABLES & CHAIRS ®™√ INN Nigeria ©

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Old school dance music, tales from classmates and tutors climaxing a colourful assembly on the 1st of October 2022 as...

fb img 16595079625005347656873166309553 In the past 12 months, the School has made a lot of achievements. The School won the 1st position in the Lagos State 2022 Spelling Bee Competition, thus producing the 2022 One-day Governor. Also, the School produced the LASMUN 2022 UN Secretary-General. A student of the school won the Best Overall Award from the Lagos State Ministry of Agriculture. Organised Essay Competition for the International Day of Forest. She won the 1st position in the ANCOPSS Schools Debate Competition and the 2nd position in the Education District 2 Indigenous Food Cooking Competition.
In the Year 2021, Oriwu Senior Model College came first in ANCOPSS Schools Debate Competition, a winner of the Lagos State Egg drop Schools Challenge, took 1st position in the NUT organised Mathematics Competition, 1st position in the Environmental Bees Club sensitisation Competition in Ikorodu Division, 1st position in the Lagos State World Food Day Competition, 1st and 2nd positions in the NIPOST Essay Competition (lkorodu Zone and 5th position in the NIPOST Essay Competition (Lagos State). The School came 1st in the Spelling Bee competition (lkorodu Zone), 2nd position in the ijebu Dialect Debate Competition, 1st position in the Ikorodu Food Cooking Competition, 1st position in the Education District 2 Robotic Competition (Senior School Category), won a silver medal in the 8oom District 2 Sports Competition and 3rd position in the Lagos State Qur'an Quiz Competition (Senior Secondary Schools category), all in 2021.
Recently, the school also got; 1st position 2022 Lagos state spelling bee competition (one day governor), LASMUN 2022-UN secretary-general, 2022 Lagos state ministry of Agriculture, International day of forest (essay competition best overall), 2022 Lagos state ministry of agriculture international day of forest (essay competition best).
2nd position Education District 11 cultural festival cooking competition 2022, 15t position 2022 ANCOPSS schools debate competition, winner 2021 Lagos state egg drop schools challenge, 1st position 2021 NUT organised mathematics competition.
1st position 2021 environmental bees club sensitisation competition, best school in Ikorodu division, 1st position 2021 world food day competition Lagos state, 1st & 2nd position 2021nipost essay writing competition (Ikorodu zone), 5th position 2021 NIPOST essay writing competition Lagos state) & 1st position 2021 ANCOPSS debate competition.

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ORIWU COLLEGE PRINCIPAL, BELLO OLADIMEJI AKEEM RECEIVES THE 2022 AFRICA OUTSTANDING PRINCIPAL AWARD ®™√ INN Nigeria ©

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In the past 12 months, the School has made a lot of achievements. The School won the 1st position in...

38383jennnnmm7E21855060880571699768. Students of Oriwu Senior Model College, Ikorodu; Eva-Adelaja Girls Senior Secondary School, Bariga & Immaculate Heart Comprehensive Senior High School, Maryland massively dominated the 2022 Pascal Dike Public Speaking Competition with high flying performances.
Onafusi Esther & Okolo Emmanuel (Oriwu Senior Model College, Igbogbo, Ikorodu) Emerged Overall Winner, Dada Opemiposi & Gbadamosi Tinuola (Eva-Adelaja Girls Senior Secondary School, Bariga) came 2nd, & Dawodu Mutiat & Agbato Folabomi (Immaculate Heart Comprehensive Senior High School, Maryland) clinched the 3rd spot respectively.
Junior Chambers International/Yales organised the annual competition in collaboration with the Lagos State Government.
The students, in the standard 'MyGameChanger' winning spirit in Education District 2 clinched the highly craved prizes.
Oriwu Senior Model College, Ikorodu won the 70k 1st Prize with Cartons of Peak Milk; Eva-Adelaja Girls Senior Secondary School, Bariga & Immaculate Heart Comprehensive Senior High School, Maryland
Immaculate Heart Comprehensive Senior High School won 50k, while Mende Senior Grammar School won 25k.
Mrs Anike Adekanye, the Tutor General/Permanent Secretary of Education District 2, while receiving the winners, appreciated the Governor of Lagos State, Mr Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, for the innovative effects of his T.H.E.M.E.S Agenda on all Lagos State Schools, Staff and Students. She equally appreciated the Honourable Commissioner for Education, Mrs Adefisayo Folasade for her contributions and forward-looking leadership.

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Students of Oriwu Senior Model College, Ikorodu; Eva-Adelaja Girls Senior Secondary School, Bariga & Immaculate Heart Comprehensive Senior High School,...

9876gbkk6340369946290283147 It was about bringing back forty years and recalling the nostalgia and reviewing the memories of those good old days. Creating the serene childhood environment, talking about the discipline amongst the teachers and the highly revered seniors, chatting about the fun at social gatherings, Principal cup competition/sporting events and other naughty events over the years.
It was a mix emotion gathering at Oteju hall in Ikorodu ultra modern town hall on the 25th of June 2022, as Oriwu college old students association (OCOSA) set-82 converged for a special tribute and award night to pay respect to the bunch that has produced some of the brightest personalities across the division. With affluent former alumni like Senator Adeseye Ogunlewe and Basorun Babatunde Rotinwa in attendance, the climate was about conveying the innocence love and swapping lost acquaintances. The reunion gathering, aimed at strengthening cooperation amongst the old set and solidifying their base of moral, social and economic interactions was indeed well justified.
In an opening remarks by Sir. David Sunmoni (chairman of the occasion), he stated that the occasion is meant to remember classmates and Teachers that have answered the glorious call.
Sunmomi continued, "Many memorable things have happened since they were called to the great beyond, so many things to share with them had they been left to still be with us and now on this reunion day. But the good news is, though absent, they are always near, still missed and fondly remembered".
"This occasion is specifically organised to give back to our school and also recognise our mentors and teachers whom we were so advantageous to have met in the course of our sojourn in life, the discipline and education we had from them moulded us to what we're today".
"The period of adolescence is very critical in the formation of a child's destiny and the ones we had in this college through these Distinguished Personalities cited Positively in our lives making us successful men and women in our various endeavours".
Highlight of the ceremony saw a Posthumous Award presentation to Pa. Ebenezer Olu Okuyiga, Principal and Pa. Teslim Badmus, Pa. Samuel Adesipo. Life-Moulder Award was also presented to Pa Joshua Adedeji Kaiyewu, Chief Mrs. Elizabeth Lawanson, Lady Evangelist Winifred Dele Oshunfowora, Elder Sabitiyu Akinniranye. Executive chairman, Ikorodu local government, Hon. Wasiu Adesina received an award of Excellence for his contributions and devotion to the continuous growth of the both the college and the LGA. Other award recipients are Mr Olanrewaju Hermann, Adedare Adenuga and Mr. Jude N. Egbokwu
Master AbdulAzeez Abdulrahmon, present senior college student of Oriwu who won the 2022 Lagos state spelling bees competition and functioned as a one day governor was also hosted and gifted with cash price and acquainted with the old students for been an ambassador of the school in recent times. Olanrewaju Hermann, chairman of the planning committee urged everyone to exploit the opportunity presented before them and make the best of it. He continued, "We have given our widows mite to the school as a form of our contribution to the development of the school and welfare of students". "This medium is to appreciate our living legends as well as our distinguished mates who are contributing to the Success of this Association and welfare of members".
"I would like to appreciate the effort of everyone in the development of our Association and admonish all to interact freely with hope of making judicious use of this unique meeting to further strengthen us individually and collectively" Olanrewaju surmised
Oriwu College was established in May 1949. Students in Ikorodu Division usually go out of Ikorodu for secondary education. The college was found to cater for the secondary educational needs of the community.
It was first operated at Benson Estate, and later at Ahaii Gafar Andu's house along Ireshe Road, Ikorodu. It got to its permanent sit in the 50s.
On the 6 of June 2000, a plaque was unveiled by His Excellency, Senator Bola Ahmed Tinubu former Governor of Lagos State, commissioning new facilities and facilities and renaming Oriwu College as Oriwu Model College, Ikorodu.
The School was split into Junior and Senior Secondary School on January 6, 2003. Since then, the school has registered 61,300 students and produced thousands of eminent successful Nigerians from all walks of life.

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GLITZ ‘N’ REMINISCE: HON. WASIU ADESINA, OLANREWAJU HERMANN, OTHERS HONOURED AT OCOSA 82-SET AWARD NIGHT ®™√ INN Nigeria ©

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It was about bringing back forty years and recalling the nostalgia and reviewing the memories of those good old days....

50TH ANNIVERSARY: ORIWU COLLEGE OLD STUDENTS ASSOCIATION, SET 68/72 FACILITATES 2 WATER SYSTEM TANK, PRESENTS 10 DOZENS OF CHAIRS TO SCHOOL ®™√ INN Nigeria ©

SET ’97, ORIWU OLD STUDENTS ASSOCIATION MARKS 25TH SILVER JUBILEE, HONOURS ALUMNI, RAISE FUND TO PROVIDE IRON TABLES & CHAIRS ®™√ INN Nigeria ©

ORIWU COLLEGE PRINCIPAL, BELLO OLADIMEJI AKEEM RECEIVES THE 2022 AFRICA OUTSTANDING PRINCIPAL AWARD ®™√ INN Nigeria ©

EDUCATION DISTRICT 2 RAKES TOP PRIZES AT THE 2022 PASCAL DIKE PUBLIC SPEAKING COMPETITION ®™√ INN Nigeria ©

GLITZ ‘N’ REMINISCE: HON. WASIU ADESINA, OLANREWAJU HERMANN, OTHERS HONOURED AT OCOSA 82-SET AWARD NIGHT ®™√ INN Nigeria ©