Queen’s School Ibadan 1968 set gives back to alma mater 50 years after

From left, Queen School Ibadan Head Girl, Gold Obuseh; Direcctor Schools, Mrs.Olukemi Bolaji; Professor Kunle Olowu; Coordinator Class of 1964-1968,Mrs Taiwo Adedapo-Aisida and Yeye Gbemisola Soyemi-Beecroft cutting the tape during the dedication and presentation of a block of two classrooms by the Queen’s School Old Girls Association class of 1964-1968 at 50.

From left, Queen School Ibadan Head Girl, Gold Obuseh; Director Schools, Mrs.Olukemi Bolaji; Professor Kunle Olowu; Coordinator Class of 1964-1968,Mrs Taiwo Adedapo-Aisida and Yeye Gbemisola Soyemi-Beecroft cutting the tape during the dedication and presentation of a block of two classrooms by the Queen’s School Old Girls Association class of 1964-1968 at 50.

IN commemoration of 50 years of passing out of secondary school, the 1964-1968 set of Queen’s School Old Girls Association (QSOGA), has dedicated a block of two classrooms to her alma mater.

Speaking at the dedication and presentation ceremony during the week, the set coordinator, Mrs Taiwo Adedapo-Aisida noted that the journey started in 20i4 when the thirst to give back to the alma mater prompted some members of the set to go in search of others.

According to her, rather than seek for donations, the set decided to give back to the school out of its sweat and purse, stating that “the foundation of the block of two classrooms was laid on 12, April 2018 and was completed in less than one year of starting.”

She thanked every member of the set for their corporation and immense contributions towards the success of the project, praying that God would make the benefactors, as they pass through the school to be more relevant and impactful in their families and the society at large.

The acting Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Education, Mrs I.I Fatoki, who was represented at the event by the director of schools, Mr Oluwakemi Bolaji, in her address noted that the importance of the provision of adequate facilities in schools cannot be overemphasised.

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She commended and appreciated the efforts of the old girls for their previous contributions, saying “the donation of the block of classrooms will go a long way in adding values in enhancing the quality of teaching, learning, as well as serving as an opening to improving the school in all ramifications.”

Venerable Wole Ogunseyinde In his sermon at the dedication service said Queen’s School Ibadan is ready for restoration and its glory must be restored.

He lauded the old girls for their kind gesture in restoring the glory of the school, noting that God would open His book of memorial on all that concerned them.

The acting principal of the school Mrs Modupe Kusaanu congratulated and appreciated the old girls for the beautiful edifice and contributions towards the growth and the development of the school.

She assured that the building would be put to proper use and maintenance.

S-Davies Wande