The Lagos Anglican Girls’ Grammar School, Surulere, (LAGGS) and old students of the school have concluded arrangements for its 70th anniversary.
The Principal of the School, Chief Mrs Folasade Ogedengbe made this disclosure on Thursday January 2 in a press statement.
Some dignitaries including the Bishop of the Diocese of Lagos West of the Anglican Communion, The Rt. Rev Olusola Odeseji, the Vice Chancellor of the Lagos State University Professor Mrs. Ibiyemi Olatunji-Bello, who is also an old student of the school and a host of others are expected to play critical roles during the occasion which will span three weeks.
Ogedengbe said in the statement that “celebrating 70 years of an organisation that has made great impact is a ‘remarkable and auspicious moment for stock-taking of past accomplishments and projecting for future exploits”
The anniversary celebration will start from Friday 10th of January 2025 and come to a close on Monday January 27.
She informed that ‘there will be lots of thrilling moments and mind blowing activities which will create avenues and opportunities for all to reunite, reconnect, network, relive the past and create a platform to meet and channel a greater path for the school.:
BOG Chairman.
Hon.Justice Bukunola Adebiyi.
Highlights of the event
The THEME for this celebration is “Honouring Our Legacy, Shaping the Future”.
Bishop Odedeji who is also the Chairman of Archbishop Abiodun Adetiloye Foundation and other dignitaries will dedicate facilities donated by old students and some individuals to commemorate the epochal event.
Other dignitaries that will support Bishop Odedeji in the assignment are the Chairman of Lagos Anglican Schools Management Board, Mrs. Adenike Brown-Okudoh, the Executive Secretary, The Ven. Victor Ayo Olusa. Chairman of Lagos Anglican Girls’ Grammar School Board of Governors, (BOG) Hon. Justice Bukunola Adebiyi, Vice Chancellor of the Lagos State University, Professor Mrs. Ibiyemi Olatunji-Bello and the LAGGSOG President, Mrs. Grace Ben-Okezie.
The three-week event will begin by 10 am on Friday January 10 with the presentation of a project by the 1974/75 Class Sets.
During this event Professor Olatunji-Bello, will deliver a lecture.
There will be a walk and awareness rally on Saturday 11th January around Surulere axis. The event will be handled by 1979 and 1988/89 Sets.
On Sunday January 12 has been slated for LAGGSOGA Celebration 1974/75 Class Sets. This will be held at the Chapel of Blessed Virgin Mary by 11am.
The Old Girls Home Coming and Tour round the school will hold by 12 noon on Tuesday January 14 while the unveiling ‘Unveiling of the Anniversary Logo’ And an Evening of Praise, Hymns and Psalms within the School’s Chapel. Co-Host by 1984 Set is slated for Sunday January 19.
The Ven Victor Olusa, Executive Secretary, Lagos Anglican Schools Management Board
More programmes
Other programmes designed to add colour to this Event are:
An Inter-House Sports Competition under the Chairmanship of a distinguished Old Girl, Mrs. Augustina Makasy (President, LAGGSOGA UK and Ireland Chapter) Co-Host by 1982 Set. It will on on Thursday January 23
There will be a Confirmation Service on Saturday January 25 by 10am prompt at the Chapel of Blessed Virgin Mary while Sunday 26th will be for LAGGSOGA Global Reunion & Lunching of Endowment Fund at Eko Club.
The celebration will come to a close on Monday, 27th of January with a thanksgiving and Award Ceremony at the Chapel of Blessed Virgin Mary by 11 am
