OGBOMOSO: AMGS '87 set pays WAEC fees of 10 students, unveils special plan for alma mater

OGBOMOSO: AMGS ’87 set pays WAEC fees of 10 students, unveils special plan for alma mater

Jeremiah OYELEKE

Members of the 1982 – 1987 set of Adeniran Memorial Grammar School (AMGS) Ogbomoso Oyo state have put smiles on the faces of ten students of the school by paying their registration fees for the 2026 West African Secondary School Certificate Examination.

Speaking at the cheque presentation ceremony Wednesday held in the school Mr. Adegboyega Olaniyan who represented the chairman of the set Mr. Adelekan Oke, said the gesture was borne out of their desire to record a spike in the academic pursuit of the students.

Mr Olaniyan speaking on behalf of the set ‘s chairman

Mr. Olaniyan who disclosed this is the third edition assured they would not relent while informing of their next commitment to the school “we left 38 years ago.”

“The school has contributed immensely in making us what we are today. Some have joined the Saint Triumphant but those of us alive at home and in the diaspora began to meet few years ago starting with a reunion party, that’s when we made a commitment to give back to our alma mater. We instituted this scholarship programme three years ago and we plan to continue with it.”

“Our next plan is to construct a befitting entrance gate for the school and the foundation will be laid this month. l want to assure that before the middle of next year the project would be ready for commissioning. We are committed to this.”

Principal, Dr Adeniran

The principal Dr. Olusegun Adeniran expressed gratitude to members of the set noting the gesture was a pleasant relief to the beneficiaries and their parents.

“We highly appreciate the 1987 set of AMGS, we pray God will enrich your purse. Please, help us to convey our warm regards to members of the set both at home and in the diaspora. May God continue to be with you all.”

In a chat after the event Dr Adeniran affirmed his joy saying, “they are committed to the progress of the school. What they did aligns with the motto of the school – the nation’s hope. Our students are the nation’s hope.”

He called on other sets and the national body to emulate the ’87 set and “assist the school in different areas of needs. Please, on set basis and at the national level rise to the occasion.”

The head teacher who took over in October highlighted the criteria used to select the beneficiaries including good academic performance, indigent students, and the visually-impaired, as he urged the beneficiaries to redouble their efforts. “This is great grace they have received so l am challenging them to be focused and work harder so they can make their papers at one sitting and go on to do great things in life.”

Head girl

Head girl Opeyemi Oladunjoye while also speaking with ogbomosoinsightonline.com, excitedly exclaimed, “It is a big surprise to me. It is a huge motivation. I appreciate the alumni, it is a big relief to our parents. We will not disappoint them.”