By Modupe Toba
There is a saying that ’’there is time for everything, a time to work and time to rest’’.
For the Principal of Oba Akinbiyi Model High School 2, Mrs Oluwatoyin Ayodele, the time to rest commenced on ….when she finally bid the four walls of the secondary school farewell after thirty five years of meritorious service.
The event held at the school premises, Mokola, Ibadan witnessed the presence of family members, friends, students of the school, NUT chairman Ibadan North, Mr Salau Taiwo, ANCOPPS Chairperson, Ibadan North, Mrs Fatima Okunlola who performed the pen down, the Assistant Director, News and Current Affairs, Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria, FRCN, Mrs Morenike Esan and other dignitaries.
Some of the officials of the school showered encomiums on Mrs Ayodele, describing her as a trustworthy and hardworking mentor, who in no small measure influenced them positively.
The Vice Principal Academics, Mr Mustapha described Mrs Ayodele as a virtuous woman worthy of emulation.
Some of the teachers viewed Mrs Ayodele as a mother who had impacted their lives and contributed immensely to the development of the school.
In her reaction, the retiring Principal, Mrs Oluwatoyin Ayodele while appreciating God for the journey so far, lauded all the staff for their support and cooperation, urging them to continue the good works.
Mrs Ayodele, who could not hide her joy that she signed out of Oyo State Teaching Commission, recounted how the thirty five years journey started with her late mother who encouraged her to take the job offer when she was transferred to Imesi Ile Grammar School as a 21year old lady.
Highlights of the programme included presentation of gifts, songs and poem rendition by the students while special prayers were offered for Mrs Ayodele.
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