The Lagos Anglican Girls’ Grammar School, Surulere, Lagos State and its old girls have concluded arrangements to mark the 70 Years Anniversary and Founders’ Day of the institution in a grand style.
This was made known in a statement issued to the media by the Principal of the School, Chief Folasade Ogedengbe on Thursday.
Ogedengbe said: “Celebrating 70 years of impactful existence of an individual, organization or institution is a remarkable and auspicious moment for stock-taking of past accomplishments and projecting for future exploits.”
The event, which will span three weeks, will start on January 10, 2025 and run until January 27, 2025.
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.
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The theme for this celebration is: “Honouring Our Legacy, Shaping the Future.”
The Chairman of Archbishop Abiodun Adetiloye Foundation, The Rt. Rev. Olusola Odedeji, and other eminent personalities will preside over events as well as dedicate facilities during the 70th anniversary of the school.
Other dignitaries that will support Bishop Odedeji in the assignment are the Chairman of Lagos Anglican Schools Management Board, Adenike Brown-Okudoh; Executive Secretary, The Venerable Victor Ayo Olusa; Chairman of Lagos Anglican Girls’ Grammar School Board of Governors, Hon. Justice Bukunola Adebiyi; Professor Ibiyemi Olatunji-Bello, Vice Chancellor of the Lagos State University; and LAGGSOG President, Grace Ben-Okezie.
The programme of events:
Friday, 10th of January: Presentation of a project by the 1974/75 Class Sets. Time: 10am. During this event, Professor Olatunji-Bello will deliver a lecture.
There will be a walk and awareness rally on Saturday, 11th January around the Surulere axis. The event will be handled by the 1979 and 1988/89 Sets.
Sunday, 12th January has been dedicated for LAGGSOGA Celebration 1974/75 Class Sets. This will be held at the Chapel of Blessed Virgin Mary by 11am.
Tuesday, 14th January, 2025: There will be an Old Girls Homecoming and Tour round the school by 12 noon.
Sunday, 19th of January by 4pm is slated for Unveiling of the Anniversary Logo and an Evening of Praise, Hymns and Psalms within the School’s Chapel. Co-Host: 1984 Set.
Inter-House Sports Competition under the Chairmanship of a distinguished Old Girl, Augustina Makasy (President, LAGGSOGA UK and Ireland Chapter). Co-Host: 1982 Set. It will be held on Thursday, January 23, 2025.
There will be a Confirmation Service on Saturday, January 25 by 10am at the Chapel of Blessed Virgin Mary, while Sunday 26th will be for LAGGSOGA Global Reunion and Launching 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 11am.
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