Former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo; Vice President Yemi Osinbajo and President of the African Development Bank (ADB) , Dr. Akinwunmi Adesina, are among the numerous dignitaries expected to grace the centenary anniversary of the Baptist Boys’ High School (BBHS), Abeokuta, which will climax on 23 January 2023, the school’s Founder’s Day.
According to a statement issued by the Old Boys’ Association of the school, the week-long event will kick off on 16 January 2023 with a road walk in Abeokuta while a special anniversary lecture would be delivered by Vice President Osinbajo, will hold on 17 January.
‘’The second day will also take in the commissioning of various projects initiated by the school’s old boys’ association. Among these are Sir Kessington Adebutu Alumni Building, built by Sir Kessington Adebutu; the Centennial Park built by the old boys’ association, Alhaji Isiaka Car Park Arena, the N43m main access road constructed by the 1984 set, the dedication of the 500-capacity new sports complex and the launch of the anniversary book, 100 Years of Baptist Boys’ High School, Abeokuta.
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‘’Also scheduled are the dinner and Distinguished Centennial Old Boys and Hall of Fame Awards Ceremony. The third day is dedicated to the Legacy Lecture, titled “BBHS Value” to be delivered by former president Obasanjo, a tree planting event prize giving for the debate conducted earlier in the week and hymn sessions.
‘’Next up will be a discussion of the role of education in 21st Century Nigeria, with Dr Adesina being the keynote speaker. This is to be followed by career talks delivered by representatives of professional bodies such as the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN), Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) and Nigerian Medical Association.
On 20 January, the event will feature discussions on leadership and personal development as well as Jumat Service at Central Mosque, Kobiti, Abeokuta. The celebration train will, on 21 January, move to the annual Distinguished Old Boy of the Year and Merit Awards Luncheon at the school premises, with the next day dedicated to worship at First Baptist Church, Ijaiye, Abeokuta. The event will wind up on 23 January with a Founder’s Day Devotion and a novelty match between current students of the school and an old boys’ team to be captained by former president Obasanjo.