First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, will be the special guest of honour at King’s College Old Boys’ Association (KCOBA) 116th Founders Day, Kingsweek 2025, in Lagos.
With the theme: “The King’s College Legacy: Honouring the past, empowering the future,’’ the event holds from September 15 and 21, to celebrate the institution’s legacy and chart a vision for its future.
Addressing reporters, President, Dr Leke Oshunnuyi, described the theme as apt.
He noted that the highlight of the week is the 116th annual Founder’s Day Lecture/Annual Dinner, on Saturday, at Metropolitan Club, Lagos.
“The lecture is a platform for thought leadership, reflection and inspiration. Senator Oluremi Tinubu has been invited to attend as special guest of honour, underscoring importance of this milestone in the life of the college and nation.’’
He said the week begins September 16, with a virtual conference, where members in diaspora, with local participants, would discuss “Artificial Intelligence and the future of education in Nigeria’’.
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He said the virtual event, to be moderated by an old student, Moses Nasamu, will feature panellists: Dr Azeez Sanusi, on “Reimaging teaching and learning: The role of AI in Nigeria classrooms”; Mr Zeze Peters, on “Bridging educational inequality through AI-driven tools and access”; and Prof Emmanuel Agu, on “Policy, ethics, and capacity building: Preparing Nigeria’s education sector for an AI-Powered future.”
On Friday, a Jumat Service will hold at the college annex mosque, Victoria Island, Lagos. The service is an opportunity for Muslim alumni, students and friends to join in prayers for the institution’s growth. Also on Friday, is the KCOBA variety night of thrills at Turaka, Ebony Life Place, Victoria Island.
He said on Saturday, the Inter-House Soccer competition and fiesta will take place at the main campus sport field. The celebrations close with a thanksgiving service on Sunday at Cathedral Church of Christ, Marina.
Keynote address will be delivered by Prof Hakeem Belo-Osagie, professor at Harvard Business School, former president of KCOBA. He will reflect on the college’s role in shaping Nigeria’s leadership and the link between education, national development and philanthropy.
A panel of speakers will follow, including: Ani Charles Bassey-Eyo, on “Historical significance of King’s College in shaping Nigeria’s leadership”; Adeniyi Odejobi, on “The role of alumni in sustaining excellence”; Sir Gbolahan Olayomi, on “Education reform and innovation for future readiness”; and Dr Olusoji Akinyele, on “The King’s College vision for the next century.”.
The lecture will set the tone for conversations around alumni engagement and the sustainability of the school.
Speaking on significance of Kingsweek 2025, the president said: “King’s College has been a pillar of excellence for over a century. The 116th anniversary is a reminder of our duty as Old Boys to safeguard its legacy, invest in its future and ensure it continues to produce leaders for Nigeria and beyond. We are honoured by the participation of the First Lady and invite Old Boys, friends and well-wishers to join us in making the Kingsweek memorable.’’
Present at the briefing include Simsi Topah-Mayaki (Sports Secretary); Tony Epelle (Ex Officio Member); Moses Nasamu (Assistant General Secretary); Dr. Leke Oshunnuyi (President, King’s College Old Boys’ Association); Wole Eperokun (Social Secretary); Dr. Chukwuemeka Azinge (CEO, KCOBA Secretariat); Ehizogie Iyeomoan (Administrative Officer, KCOBA Secretariat).