30th anniversary: Ayegun Baptist Church College alumni honour late Rev'd Lasehinde, others, to build e-exam centre

30th anniversary: Ayegun Baptist Church College alumni honour late Rev’d Lasehinde, others, to build e-exam centre

Jeremiah OYELEKE

Old Student Association of Ayegun Baptist Church College Temidire along Otamokun road Ogbomoso Oyo state Saturday honoured the pioneer principal late Rev’d G.O. Lasehinde, his immediate successor Dn Peter Aderinto and other former principals and vice principals of the school, for their labour in laying a solid foundation and shaping their lives to become what they are today individually.

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The award conferment ceremony which was featured in the reunion programme was part of the 30th anniversary of the college which commenced Thursday September 25 in the school’s premises. The school started September 25, 1995 by Ayegun Baptist Church.

The anniversary event saw the formal inauguration of the alumni association with Rev’d Dr Oluwafemi Ojo, a member of the first set, emerging as president.

Also, the alumni revealed that a new modern hall will be built by the association for events and e-examination.

According to the architectural design unveiled it would be a one-storey building – the ground floor to be used for events while the upper floor would serve as e-exam centre. “We all know the future of education in this country is e-exam, so, we want to build a place where students will be comfortable to write exams,” it was stated. “It is a very audacious project. It’s important for us to have this kind of project because of the future of the school.”

It’s assured that within a spate of four years the project would be completed. “We have the capacity to do this and we will do it. With God all things are possible.”

In the reunion lecture, Professor Olugbenga Bello commended the old students for the initiative emphasizing reunion events are always germane as an avenue to launch into the future on a solid pedestal on the basis of the past.

He said, “We celebrate the past to awaken the future. The past is your lesson, the present is your gift, the future is your motivation.”

Giving reasons for reunion and anniversary, he highlighted, “To use historical knowledge, lessons, and achievements to inform and guide today’s progress, ensuring a better future by learning from past experiences, both positive and negative, and drawing strength from tradition and history to create new opportunities and solve present-day challenges.’

Prof Bello posited that old students can recreate the future of their alma mater through financial support (monetary and resources donations), professional and academic expertise, mentorship and career guidance, research and knowledge transfer, promoting reputation, networking and social capital, fostering a sense of belonging and unity, maintenance among others.

The professor of physical chemistry at the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology LAUTECH Ogbomoso stressed the importance of the participation of old students noting it would promote sustainability, motivate current students, help in building lasting legacies through contributing to school’s development and strengthening community around the school thereby ensuring its adaptability to new educational challenges.

In her speech, the principal, Dns. A.A. Eebo disclosed the students of the school have consistently demonstrated excellent academic performance saying, “we give holistic education involving sound teaching, character development and extracurricular activities, in order to shape well-rounded individuals.”

Dns Eebo appealed to the old students to assist the school “because we have a lot to do. So, we look forward to your support.”

Also, Rev’d Dr Paul Olaleye, the pastor of Ayegun Baptist Church, the proprietor of the college, lauded the alumni charging them to work hard so as to meet their goals.

Revd Olaleye urged the leadership to imbibe spirit of humility, collectivity, and of lifting each other up.

Various speakers charged the alumni association members to work conscientiously to make their impact felt in the school

Many commended the pioneer principal late Lasehinde for his sweat in ensuring the progress of the school and students. “Baba Lasehinde and Ayegun Baptist Church College were inseparable,” it was stated.

Rev’d Dr Femi Ojo, the alumni president, maintained the school did a lot in shaping them into what they are today assuring they would begin to give back too. “We will give back to the institution, mentoring current students. We are looking forward, not only looking back, we envision a future where our alma mater thrives, nurturing young minds and shaping the future leaders.”

Some other awardees were the first vice principal, (now Rev’d Dr) Jacob Olagoke Akanmu, Dn. Peter Aderinto (second principal), Mr. Adegoke Adekunle Elijah (a former vice principal), and the current proprietor, Rev’d Dr Paul Olaleye.

The programme ends today Sunday with a thanksgiving service at the church.