AC Grammar School Oka gets classroom renovation, scholarships from 1983 alumni set

By Boye Oyeyemi –

The 1983 set of African Church Grammar School, Oka-Akoko, Ondo State, has renovated and inaugurated a four-classroom block in the school as part of activities marking its reunion celebration.

The alumni group also donated books and writing materials to students, unveiled a ₦1 million scholarship scheme, and pledged free JAMB registration forms for selected learners to support academic advancement.

Speaking at the ceremony, the Olubaka of Oka-Akoko, Oba Yusuf Adebori Adeleye, represented by the Asemo of Iboje Oka, High Chief Matthew Ofosola, praised the old students for giving back to their alma mater and urged them to sustain unity within the association.

The monarch advised students to protect and maintain the renovated facilities, stressing that the school’s growing reputation should inspire them to pursue excellence and contribute positively to society.

The General President of the Old Students’ Association, Mr Ogidan, represented by Olori Taiwo, commended the 1983 set for the initiative and encouraged continued collaboration with the national body to ensure proper documentation of alumni activities.

Chairman of the 1983 set, Prof. Henri Oripeloye, said the project was made possible through collective commitment among members, noting that the intervention was aimed at improving learning conditions and restoring pride in the school.

Also speaking, the chairman of the renovation committee, Oki Olusegun, attributed the success of the project to members’ cooperation, while the commissioning committee chairman, Bishop Ologun Adebayo Thompson, assured that more initiatives would be undertaken to enhance the institution’s standards.

The school principal, Mr Aminu Olugbenga, appreciated the alumni for what he described as a transformative intervention and pledged proper maintenance of the facilities. Prof. Oripeloye, Dr Adiji Ayodele, Bishop Thompson, and Prof. Gabriel Ehinola also announced additional academic support, including admission assistance, JAMB forms for 55 prefects, and help for students admitted into Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko.