Oriwu College Unveils Logo For 75th Anniversary Celebration

AgegePulse Magazine 

The Oriwu College Old Students’ Association of Nigeria (OCOSAN), has unveiled the official logo for the 75th Anniversary Celebration of one of the best public secondary schools in Nigeria and the premier college in Ikorodu Division of Lagos State, Southwest, Nigeria, Oriwu College Ikorodu.

Oriwu College Unveils Logo For 75th Anniversary Celebration 

The foundation for the school, which is today known as the Oriwu Senior & Junior Model Colleges, Ikorodu, was laid on May 29, 1949, and this year’s anniversary is scheduled for the same month.

Kunle Oshodi, FNIVS, RSV, Deputy National President, OCOSAN, who also doubled as the Chairman, Oriwu College 75th Anniversary Planning Committee, unveiled the logo during the extended National Executive Committee meeting of OCOSAN, held at the school's hall on Sunday, February 18, 2024.

The anniversary is themed, 'Journey Through Time: 75 Years of Memories & Excellence'.

At the meeting presided over by the OCOSAN National President, Alhaji Arole Muhammed Busariu Soyebo, FCNA, were members of the National Executive Committee, members of the Central Planning Committee of the 75th anniversary, sub – committees of the anniversary and representatives of class sets.

“I, hereby, presented to the entire class sets being represented here the logo for the 75th anniversary of our great college. This logo will be shared on the OCOSAN Official platform and that of the Central Planning Committee’s platform”, he said. 

“All class sets are enjoined to use the logo as their DP on their class sets’ platforms. In whatever you are doing, especially on the social media and in your public functions, we appeal to you to always incorporate the anniversary logo so as to create awareness among ourselves and the public at large.

“Please, also endeavor to share the logo on your class sets’ platforms, WhatsApp platforms that you belong to and all the social media handles i.e., Facebook, twitter, Instagram among others".

Oshodi also enjoined individual members of staff of the colleges and students to also make use of the logo in propagating their school and make the general public be aware of the celebration. 

He said that the college will not only be celebrating her history, excellent achievements and its important status at the Divisional, State, National and Continental levels, but also use the milestone’s celebration to chart further paths for the greatness of the college which is a pride of Lagos State and Nigeria at large.

The college has produced excellent individuals who have made their marks in various areas of human endeavours.

The planning committee chairman also revealed that a week – long activities outlined for the celebration in May, and projects to commemorate the anniversary, would be unveiled soon.

Signed:

Kunle Oshodi, FNIVS, RSV,

National Deputy President, OCOSAN/Chairman, Oriwu College 75th Planning Committee

Kunle Adelabu, 

Secretary, Oriwu College 75th Planning Committee/Chairman, Sub – Committee on Programme/Media & Publicity.

Revealed: Agege born kids attend some of the 23 Most Expensive Secondary Schools In Nigeria

Below is a list of the latest most expensive schools in Nigeria according to research. The fees attached are based on annual payment per student.

23. 23. Regent School Maitama  Abuja– N1.35 million

22.Greenoak International School, Port Harcourt – N1.9 Million

21.Bloombreed High School N1.5 million

20.Nigerian Turkish International College, Abuja – N1.6 Million

19. Lead British International School, Abuja – N1.5 Million

18. Norwegian International School, Port Harcourt – N1,843,750 million

17.International Community School, Abuja – N1.9 Million

16.Charles Dale Memorial International School, Port Harcourt – N2,040,000 million

15.Dowen College, Lekki, Lagos – N2 million

14.Chrisland College, Ikeja – N2 million

13.Atlantic Hall, Epe, Lagos – N2.27 million

12.Corona Secondary School, Agbara – N2.55 million

11.Hillcrest School, Jos – N2.65 million

10.Loyola Jesuit, Abuja – N2.8 million

9.Meadow Hall, Lagos – N3 million

8.Greensprings School, Lagos – N3.185 million

7.Whiteplains British School, Abuja – N1.6 million

6.Day Waterman College, Abeokuta – N3.7 million

5.Lekki British International high School, Lagos – N4 million

4.American International School, Abuja – N4.3 Million

3.British International School, Lagos – N4.48 million

2.Grange High School, Lagos – N4.5 million

1.American International School, Lagos – N5.5 Million


Meanwhile, watch out for the next edition of Agege Pulse Magazine for the names of Agege kids who flex muscles with children of well to do family in these schools.



Source: Globaltake

Lagos begins safety audit in schools - AgegePulse

...safety of school children is of great importance - Hon. Hakeem Dickson

The Lagos State Government, through the State Safety Commission, has commenced safety compliance audit/inspection of all public and private schools in line with the policy of the Ambode-led administration to entrench the culture of safety standard across the State.

Speaking at the flag off ceremony, the Director-General, of the Commission, Hon. Hakeem Dickson disclosed that the State Government will ensure that the environment where children spend a greater part of their day is free of hazards.

He reiterated that the safety of school children is of great importance to the state government most especially in the light of the activities of kidnappers in some quarters across Lagos hinterlands.

In his words, "The essence of the audit is to ascertain that safety measures are installed in these schools to safeguard the students and the teachers as well. This is because the present administration is concerned about the overall safety of school children in the state".

Some of the schools visited are Ipakodo Junior and Senior Grammar School, Majidun Junior and Senior, Goshen College, Government Junior and Senior College, Ikorodu, Yintab College, Ayangburen Junior and Senior College, Oriwu Senior College, United Junior High School, Oriwu Junior College, Oriwu Senior College, Maps College amongst others.

The safety audit team is expected to visit private and public schools across the state, without prior notice, to identify hazards in the schools and report to the appropriate quarters for prompt action.

Establishment Of Cooperative College Will Boost Lagos economy Says Lagos Assembly Speaker, Obasa

The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa on Thursday said that the establishment of Lagos State Cooperative College would further enhance economic progress of the state.

Obasa spoke at a Public Hearing on a Bill for a Law to Establish the Lagos State Cooperative College and for Connected Matters organised by the House Committee on Commerce and Industry led by Hon. Oladele Adekanye.

The Speaker, who was represented by his deputy, Hon. Wasiu Eshinlokun-Sanni, said that the bill, when passed into law, would afford cooperators with adequate skills for economic promotion.

Obasa said: "This bill is geared towards effective administration of cooperative societies and enhancing the economic progress of the state.

"If the bill is passed into law, it will ensure the qualitative training of cooperators who with their professional skills in turn promote the economic activities.

“The bill when passed into law also will empower the college to provide courses of instructions leading to the award of degrees, diplomas and certificates and other studies as prescribed by the college.

"This bill, which seeks to give statutory backing to the Lagos State Cooperative College, will go a long way in the production of seasoned and well-trained cooperators to enhance the cooperative movement in the state.”

One of the stakeholders, Mr Abdulwaheed Baruwa, President, Zero Interest Multipurpose Cooperative Society, Alausa advocated the inclusion of Islamic Finance Mechanism in the curriculum of the college.Baruwa called for inclusion of experts in Islamic financial system in the governing council of the college.