Education

Orogun Grammar School Alumni Make Case for School Face Lift

By Web News 1120

Dissatisfied with the dilapidated facilities in Orogun Grammar School, U I, Ibadan, which was founded in 1981, some alumni of the school have solicited government support towards rehabilitating structures in the school to create conducive learning environment.

National President of the Old Student Association who is also General Manager of Premier FM, Alhaji Aderemi Omotoso emphasised that the school required befitting modern structures for students and teachers.

Alhaji Omotoso, who expressed joy at the large turnout of the old students for the reunion said the association had sent letter to the state government for the school inspection and rehabilitation.

Alhaji Omotoso explained that main aim of the reunion was to rehabilitate the school as well as for old students to give back to the alma matter.

Earlier, the Principal of the school, Mrs  Ibironke Akangbe thanked the old students of the school, who contributed to the smooth running of the school.

Some of the old students promised to contribute their quota towards giving a face lift to the school in order to restore its old glory.

Highlights of the programme included tour of all school structures, which had been damaged by natural factors and invasion of hoodlums, cultural presentation by pupils and awards of excellence by 1988 old students to outstanding students in commercial, art and science classes.

Blessing Adesanya

Education

Schools Resume In Ibadan Amidst Compliance With COVID-19 Protocols

By Web News 1362

Public and private schools in Oyo State have resumed for normal academic system in compliance to COVID-19 safety protocols

Our correspondent who monitored the situation in Ibadan reported that the students resumed early with their temperature being checked by officers on duty before entrance into the school premises.

At Orogun Grammar School, Emmanuel Grammar School, Ibadan Boys High School and Shepherd Success Academy Agbowo, the students were seen with facemasks on their faces while sanitizers and hand-washing machines were placed at the main gate and classrooms.

In an interview, the principal, Ibadan Boys High School, Oke Bola, Dr Rasheed Fasasi said the assembly was held with the students scattered adding that the school has adjusted to the normal education system in line with Oyo State government directives.

Some students who spoke with Radio Nigeria said they washed their hands before entering the school premises.

Rotimi Famakin