The immediate past Nigeria's First Female Accountant General, Dr(Mrs) Oluwatoyin Sakirat Madein has celebrated the grand-finale of the 45th anniversary reunion activities with her fellow classmates of 1976-81 set of the prestigious Christ Apostolic Grammar School in Iperu-Remo, Ogun State, calling for more support to compliment efforts of government at enhancing physical infrastructure, so as to improve teaching and learning environment in the school
Madein, a president of the 81 Set of the Christ Apostolic Grammar School OldStudents' Association; (CAGSOSA) made the call during the set colourful celebration held over the weekend at the school premises where a block of renovated six classrooms and construction of additional toilet facilities initiated and completed by the set were commissioned by the State Commissioner for Education Science and Technolog, Prof.Abayomi Arigbabu
While appreciating the efforts of the planning committee members and contributions of sponsors to the success of the reunion activities, she stressed the need for members of the 81set of CAGSOSA, to use the celebration of the 45th anniversary reunion to give back through mentorship, scholarships, encouragement and improved facilities with the aim of upholding the noble values of the school
"Dear friends, this reunion must do more than remind us of yesterday; it must awaken in us a stronger commitment to tomorrow. As old students, we owe a duty to our alma mater and to the generations coming after us. We can give back through mentorship, scholarships, encouragement, improved facilities, and by upholding the noble values that Christ Apostolic Grammar School planted in us.",
"Let this 45-year reunion strengthen our unity and renew our sense of purpose. No meaningful legacy is built by one person alone. It is built when people of shared history choose to work together, support one another, and lift up the institution that helped to shape them", she charged
Dr. Madein appreciated teachers whom she described as mentors who invested their time and energy in ensuring members of the class got more than academic knowledge while acknowledging the absence of those who are no longer members of the set
"On this day, we remember with deep gratitude our teachers, mentors, and all who invested in us. They gave us more than academic knowledge; they taught us values, courage, respect, humility, and perseverance. Their words, corrections, prayers, and sacrifices continue to echo in our lives, and we honour them with sincere appreciation"
"We also pause to remember our colleagues who are no longer with us. Their absence is deeply felt, but their memories remain precious. May their souls continue to rest in perfect
peace, and may their families be strengthened by the love of this alumni family", she prayed
The State Commissioner for Education Science and Technolog, Prof. Arigbabu later commissioned the modern block of classrooms describing it as one of the finest ever seen done by old students associations in public secondary schools across the state
He also expressed satisfaction with the high quality of the newly completed toilet facility, appreciating the members of the
CAGSOSA 81 Set for their numerous contributions including the ongoing sporting facilities at the school's mini- stadium
The event was also used to celebrate some of the teachers who shaped the future of the members of the class between 1976 and 1981
Those honoured with awards included Very Reverend (Dr.) Adesimi Banwo, Mrs Olayinka Banwo, Mr. Godwin Abayomi Oyesanwen (Geography teacher), Mr.Charles Fatoberu (English and Yoruba teacher), as well as 96 year-old Pa Ogun banjo who taught the class History and Mr. S.A Abdulkareem
Chairman Planning Committee of the anniversary, Dayo James Akerele had earlier ,described the event as enduring legacy of the class members' shared journey, and a testament to the resilience of the human spirit of the set
We stand here today not merely as alumni revisiting a nostalgic past, but as architects of a future still being built, carrying the torch of those lessons into the challenges of tomorrow.
He explained that the commissioning of the two multimillion naira projects including the block of renovated block of six classrooms and modern sanitary facilities was designed to provide a more conducive learning environment for current students, fostering comfort and hygiene that will inspire them to excel in their academic pursuits
"These initiatives are designed to provide a more conducive learning environment for current students, fostering comfort and hygiene that will inspire them to excel in their academic pursuits. By investing in these essential upgrades, we aim to bridge the gap between our past experiences and the evolving needs of today's learners, ensuring that the legacy of excellence we once cherished continues to thrive for generations to come, which is all about building a lasting legacy", he stated
National President of CAGSOSA, Hon.Tope Akintunde Armstrong speaking as guest of honour , was full of appreciation for the commitment of the 81 set to the sustainance of physical infrastructure in the school, calling on other sets to emulate the initiative of the class, by contributing to the growth of their Alma mata and appreciating teachers for shaping their future
The event was also spiced up with cutting of the 45th anniversary of the set's reunion performed by the State Commissioner for Education, Science and Technolog Prof Arigbabu
Dignitaries that graced including Chairman of the event, the Aare of Remoland and Balogun of Ode-Remo, Dr. Kolawole Oyefeso, the Ebi of Idenaland, Iperu-Remo, Oba Adebambo, Executive Chairman of Ikenne Local Government, Hon. Jamiu Mohammad Asimi, his predecessor Hon. Seyi Odemuyiwa, the Iyaloja General of Remoland, Chief(Mrs), Adebutu amongst others pledged their financial support to the various projects being initiated by the set for the further physical infrastructure growth of the school
The roll call of members of the 1981 set is stated below
LIST OF ADMITTED STUDENTS 1976 - 1981 Celebrating 45-50 Reunion Anniversary
1). MADEIN, OLUWATOYIN SAKIRAT (NEE SANNI) PRESIDENT
2). OKUYEMI ABIODUN OLAYINKA
VICE PRESIDENT
3). ODUNEWU, ABIODUN OLUSEGUN
GENERAL SECRETARY
4). OYENUSI, ADESOJI SOBOWALE
FINANCIAL SECRETARY
5). SANUSI, BOLANLE OLUFUNSHO (NEE OKUYEMI) TREASURER
6). AJIMUDA, ABIOLA IDOWU (NEE AMUSAN) SOCIAL/WELFARE SECRETARY
7). AWOFALA, BABATUNDE TAOFIQUE
PUBLIC RELATION OFFICER
8). ODUGBEMI, MODUPE (NEE OGUNBAYO)
9). ADEBANJO, PETER ADEBOLA OLUSEGUN
10). OKODUWA, IDEBANERIA DANIEL
11). EFUNKOYA, OLAOLUWA
12). AIYEGBUSI, OLUWATAYO
13). FATIREGUN, OLUWASEYI (NEE SANWO-OLU)
14). AWOTESU, TITILAYO MANUEL
15). AKERELE, DAYO JAMES
16). SODIPO, OLUSOLA (NEE ODUYOMI)
17). AKINTOLA, FATAI OLANREWAJU
18). BRAIMOH, MARY ARINOLA (NEE ODEDINA)
19). OGUNTAYO, IKEOLUWA OLUBUNMI
20). ODOFIN BELLO, ROTIMI
21). ODUNIYI, ESTHER YETUNDE (NEE OPANUGA)
22). OKWUIDEGBE, MOJIRADE ENIOLA (NEE LAWAL)
23). ALABI, OLAYINKA ABISOYE (NEE OYENUGA)
24). OWOLABI, FOLASADE (NEE SALAMI)
25). LABI-APENA, KUDIRAT (NEE RAIMI)
26). OTEJU, RISIKAT (NEE ADELAJA)
27). SHITTU, ABUDU OLUSEGUN
28). JIMOH, OLUBUNMI (NEE BALOGUN)
29). TOMIYE, TITILOLA OMOBOLANLE (NEE AKINLAJA)
30). OGUNTADE, BASIRAT (NEE OGUNJOBI)
31). YISHAU, TIJANI
32). SANAYAT, OLAYINKA MUTIAT (NEE OLUSESI)
33). OYEBADE, FLORENCE MABAYOJE (NEE OGUNJIMI)
34). OLUALAKIJA, JUSTINA (NEE OKODUWA)
35). AYEOLA, OYINLOLA
36). AWOSILE, TAOFIKAT OLUWATOYIN (NEE ADESINA)
37). ADEBOMI, ABAYOMI
38). AYEOLA, ADERONKE IDOWU (NEE SADIKU)
39). BALOGUN, TAJUDEEN
40). OSENI, IBRAHIM
41). ANJORIN, RAMOTA OLUWATOYIN (NEE OYETTI)
42). SOTUBO, FOLAMI
43). BANJO, DUROJAIYE AKINTUNDE
44). GBADEBO, KABIRU ADEPEGBA
45). OGUNBAYO, GANIYAT OLAWUNMI
46). AKPOGBERO, JACOB
47). ADESEMOWO, ADEKUNLE
48). ODUJA, OMOLAJA WAHEED
49). FOLORUNSO, OLAREWAJU
50). MAKINDE, OMOLARA (NEE AJIDAGBA)
51). MARE, OLANREWAJU MUSHAFAUDEEN
52). QUADRI, OMOTAYO (NEE IDOWU)
53). OKUNUBI MICHAEL BABATUNDE
54). DUNTOYE, SADE (NEE ADEOYE)
55). OGUNMERU, TAIWO
56). OSOBOMEKUN, OLUWAKEMI
57). NATHAN, AYUBA
58). OSO, ISAAC
59). BAMGBELU, OLUWAKEMI
60). ODEDINA, ADEMOLA EVARISTUS
61). OFURIE, EDWARD
62). AMBALI, NURENI
63). BISIRIYU, OLANREWAJU GANIYU
64). ADEBOMEHIN, GANIYAT
65). EWEBIYI, OLUSOLA
66). FADAHUNSI, OLUFUNMILAYO
67). OGUNFOWORA, AYOTUNDE
68). OMOWO, TAIWO
69). OMOWO, OLUDARE KEHINDE
70). LAWAL, TAIWO
71). LAWAL, KEHINDE
72). ADISA, DAVID
73). FAGORALA, OLUWAKEMI
74). AKINTOYE, ABUDU
75). OKUBANJO, BANKOLE
76). OSIDEIN, OLABOYE
77). ONAMUYIWA, ISAAC
78). SOGBETUN, OLUWAFEMI
79). SOFOLABO, OLUWAROTIMI
80). AINA, JEMILAT
81). OLOTU, TAOBAT (NEE OGUNNOWO)
82). OYESANWEN, MORAYO
83). FAKOREDE, AFOLABI
84). BABINGTON, TONY
85). ALAKIJA, OSHOMEN OLUBUNMI
86). OPEODU, BABTUNDE OLUFEMI
87). ARODE, AYO
88). MAKANJUOLA, KEHINDE
89). ADEEKO, MODUPE
90). ADEKOYA, KOLAWOLE
91). FAKOYA, AYO
92). ORION, FRIDAY
93). OGUNOWO, NOSIRU
94). KEHINDE, OLUFEMI
95). ASENUGA, OLUSEGUN
96). ORELESI, OLUFUNMILAYO
97). OGUNLAJA, ABISOLA
98). SOKOYA, ABAYOMI
99). OYEFESO, OLUROTIMI
100). GREEN, BANKOLE
101). AMBALI, NURENI
102). OLOKODANA, BOLANLE
103). OGIDIGBA, MICHAEL
104). OWOLEWA, TAJUDEEN
DECEASED
1. DR. ADENUSI, ADEBAYO
2. MR. SOFODU, ADEDAMOLA
3. MR. SOLARU ADENIYI BABATUNDE
4. MS. ADEKUNLE, OLUSOLA
5. MS. AKINSANYA, MARIAMO
6. MR. OYENUGA, GANIYU
7. MS. SANYA-OLU, KUDIRAT
8. MR. OGUNLALU, ABAYOMI OLUJIMI
9. MR. LAWANI, CHARLES AYODELE
10. MR. OGUNLAJA, MICHAEL ABIODUN (OPALA)
11. MR. DAUDA, AQUIB OLADAYO
12. MR. JAIYEOLA, MUKAILA
13 MR. LAMIDI, MUKAILA
14. MS. FAJIMITE, TAIWO
15. MS. OMIDIYA, SADIAT
The Brief History of the school is stated below as presented by Dr.Akintola, a member of the set
Christ Apostolic Grammar School (CAGS), popularly known as Apollo Gramms, is a prominent secondary educational institution located in Iperu-Remo, Ogun State, Nigeria.
Founded in January 26, 1960, under the guidance of the Christ Apostolic Church (CAC). The Church's mission was to provide high quality secondary education based on Christian ideals, academic achievements, strict discipline, and a sound moral development of
students. Christ Apostolic Grammar School was established originally by three (3) members of the Christ Apostolic Church, namely Mr. S. B. Okuyemi, Elder J. A. Ajidagba and Pastor M. O. K. Alli. Mr. Odusona was not among the Founders of the School, according to the record
He was given a house named after him because he was the most Senior Pastor of Christ Apostolic Church in Remo land at that time.
The creation of the school in Iperu was made possible by divine guidance, the collaboration and generosity of Iperu people and its landowners.
During this early time, the proprietors' contributions and student fees were the only sources of funding for the institution. It began receiving government funding in 1968 after being approved grant-aided status.
The 1st Principal of the school was Mr. Adenowo, the 2nd Principal was Mr. Shokale, while the 3rd Principal was Rev. Sheyin. Other Past School Principals include Pastor Ogunranti from 1973 to 1974 and Chief Awofola from 1974 to 1976 and many others.
The first Senior Prefect of the School was Mr. Boye Sobodu, who left the school in 1966. Every Saturday night was SOCIAL NIGHT, where students were free to express themselves socially without immoral conducts. The School was competitive in sports. It had a Lawn Tennis Court, Handball Court, Table Tennis and the usual football competition among the four houses in the School. It is on record that the School won a football competition organized among Schools in Ijebu Province in 1967, just to mention the few among the rich history of the school
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