* Unveil activities for defunct school’s 50th anniversary
By John Odunayo
The 1987 alumni of the defunct Comprehensive High School, Ayedun Ekiti in Ikole Local Government Area of Ekiti State have appealed to federal and state governments to site a tertiary institution to the community.
The old students made the appeal in a statement by the Secretary, Publicity Committee of the set, Prince Adeniyi Adekunle.
They regretted the fact that the secondary school where they passed out in 1987 is no more existing, as the old students will be marking the golden jubilee of their defunct Alma Mater this month.
The old students urged President Bola Tinubu and Governor Biodun Oyebanji to site an institution in the community to serve the people of the town and its environ especially the numerous youths willing to further their education beyond secondary level.
Activities marking the 50th anniversary of the defunct school as contained in the statement begin with football match competition between Odundun and Fiyinfolu High School, Ayedun – Ekiti, on Sunday, October 27th and Monday 28th October, 2024 from 9:00am to 11:00 am prompt.
The statement disclosed that reunion and get together, local games as well as refreshment would hold between 2:00pm and 4:00pm prompt. While members are all expected to appear in white.
Other lined up activities for the second day of the event include; candle procession from the gate of the defunct school at 10:00 O’clock in the morning with white attire, green/pink vein or muffler that would carry the inscription of Compro @ 50 with the engagement of a life band (brigade).
It added that award would be conferred on Prof. J.K. Aremu, while posthumous awards would be conferred on late Mr Ajayi Jacob and late Oba David Babatunde Ogunsakin.
Expected dignitaries at the epoch-making event are traditional rulers of the three communities in the area, all the school principals, both private and public, the Area Education Officer, local government Chairmen and Secretary.
According to the statement, all 1987 set of the school are enjoined. to be present at the two-day event, and participate actively.
