–Describes Him as Selfless Leader, Custodian of Cultural Ethos and Customs By: Goke Williams The Oyemekun Grammar School Akure Maryland Diaspora Alumni Association has congratulated Sr. High Chief (Dr.) Segun Adedipe, the Elemo of Akure Land, on his 10th coronation anniversary. In a congratulatory message duly signed and made available to the press in Akure, the Ondo State capital, earlier today, the association's chairman, Prof. Opeyemi Oniya, Sr., said the body expressed its heartfelt congratulations to the Akure Senior High Chief. "It is with profound honor that we commemorate the 10th coronation anniversary of our esteemed, Sr. High Chief (Dr.) Segun Adedipe, the Elemo of Akure Land," the tribute read. The chairman noted that since a decade after his ascension to his ancestors' throne, he had placed priority on the welfare of his people, and his leadership had continued to be a source of pride to them. In his words: "Ten years ago, you ascended the throne of ...
The Oyemekun Grammar School Akure Alumni Association Secretariat was abuzz with excitement over the weekend as the 1971/1975 Set celebrated its 50th Anniversary of leaving the prestigious institution in grand style. The occasion brought together eminent alumni, including Mr. Dayo Aregbesola (rtd.), a former Statistician General of Ondo State, who led the opening prayer, expressing heartfelt gratitude to God for the milestone achievement and seeking divine protection and provision for the set, school management, and the alumni association. In his opening remarks, Rev. Ayo Ikulamberu, Chairman of the 1971/1975 Set, who is also the Global PRO of the Oyemekun Grammar School Akure Alumni Association, paid tribute to God for sparing the lives of the set members, many of whom have transitioned to glory or are now in their twilight years. He prayed fervently for more years of celebration and continued fellowship. The school principal, Mr. Adeniyi Oluyide, who was unavoidably absent, was ...