IBHS to Organise 80th Anniversary 

IBHS to Organise 80th Anniversary 

The Ibadan Boys’ High School (IBHS) would mark its 80th anniversary beginning with Thanksgiving Service at the Cathedral of James The Great, Oke-Bola, Ibadan, Oyo State.

According to a statement made available to THISDAY by the Chairman, Publicity/Publications Committee of the Anniversary, Mr. Kayode Awobadejo, the Thanksgiving Service would followed by a road show by members of the IBHS Old Boys’ Association from the Church to the old Odeon Cinema to the School Premises where a career talk for the current Students would begin at 2p.m.

The statement explained that also on the October 25, there would be a medical outreach at the School Premises for the neighbouring community by medical practitioners among the old boys; unveiling of the bus of the founder, late Chief Timothy Lajide Oyesina, the Are Onibon of Ibadan; a drama presentation and Jumat Service at the Ansar Ud Deen Mosque, Ososami, Oke Ado, Ibadan, Oyo State.

The Statement said: “The grand finale will be held on October 27, with the inauguration of the projects undertaken by the old boys, including a new sick bay, E Library, paved driveway, and new gate/gate house and perimeter fence; social for current students, staff (teaching and non-teaching) old boys and Parent Teachers’ Association (PTA); launch of a commemorative magazine and awards’ presentation and fund-raising. Old Students are expected from around Nigeria and abroad while one of the founding Principals, Obi of Ogwashi Uku, Prof. Chukwuka Okonjo, has indicated his attendance.”

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