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Minutes Welcome
Welcome to the website of Ilesa Grammar School Old Students Association - North America (IGSOSA-NA). We are committed to the promotion of excellence in learning, the value of self- worth, and quality of educational performance among students and staff of our alma mater." "We are dedicated to the creation of alliance and networking among Alumni resident in the USA and Canada, and other Alumni world - wide. Read more
Exercise Book Distribution to Ilegrams Students
In December 2009, the Alumni organization made good on its promise to distribute Customized Exercise Books every year for the next five years to the two graduating classes of our Alma Mater. The first set in the series was given out at a ceremony attended by important dignitaries and the students in December 2009. Alumnus (Engineer) Samson Kolawole Awe was in Nigeria and performed the task on our behalf . Please click on the Gallery at the top of this page to see the photographs of the event.
Donation to the School
The IGSOSA- NA has donated to the alma mater: Treasurer Agbede reports as approved by NEC, the treasurer Alumnus Bolaji Agbede arranged for the delivery of 0.2 million naira to the school through its principal Mr Abiola. This sum was in support of the recently concluded AOINIAN Games that were held in the school premises . The school had conveyed its gratitude. Details will be released in due course.
The IGSOSA- NA has donated to the alma mater: Treasurer Agbede reports as approved by NEC, the treasurer Alumnus Bolaji Agbede arranged for the delivery of 0.2 million naira to the school through its principal Mr Abiola. This sum was in support of the recently concluded AOINIAN Games that were held in the school premises . The school had conveyed its gratitude. Details will be released in due course.
We welcome the new Vice President, the new Secretary for Public Relations, and the new Secretary for Legal Affairs
In a recently concluded bye - elections, the following have been elected into the respective positions in IGSOSA - NA NEC as follows: Alumnus (Dr) Mayo Ogedengbe as the new Vice President, Alumnus Janet Fashakin ( the former SLA) as the Secretary for Public Relations and Alumnus Philip Falese as the new Secretary for Legal Affairs for IGSOSA - NA. These results were confirmed by the Electoral commissioners ( Alumni Steve Ajibola and Gani Oginni ) in a report made to the NEC. The elected officers will be sworn in during the next April joint meeting of NEC and Chairpersons of Committees. It is expected that the General assembly will be invited and notified to attend the ceremony ( by teleconference) . The President of IGSOSA _ NA and other members of NEC ( including Alumni Charles Agbonkpolor, Agbede, Titus Olowokere, Steve Ajibola, Gabriel Akerele, Olumide Obayemi) and chairpersons ( including Alumni Bejide Fawole, Ayo Odeyemi) have sent congratulatory messages to the the elected alumni. ( See under "NEWS" ) In reply to these messages , these Alumni of very high caliber, have promised to render selfless services and provide major and active support to ensure the realizations of our laudable goals. ( Read more under "News") The NEC thanked the EC for a job well - done indeed.
The President of IGSOSA - NA congratulates the newly - elected officers
In a congratulatory message, the President, Alumnus Banji Ayoola wrote : "It is my privilege and honor to congratulate on behalf of NEC and the General membership of IGSOSA - NA, those selfless and dedicated alumni who have stepped forward to serve and who by the Grace of God have been elected (unopposed) into the NEC. These alumni bring into the Association a wealth of experience . Once again, we have reaffirmed that the state of our Association remains strong. I seize the opportunity to welcome Alumnus Awe into our fold as the chairperson of the Membership and Welfare Committee. We all know of his experience and capabilities and therefore our membership drive will be reinvigorated".
Alumnus Mayo Ogedengbe is the new Vice President!
There has been a lot of jubilation in regard to the election of Alumnus (Dr) Mayo Ogedengbe in the recently - concluded bye - elections. The impact of this election has been felt even outside the USA. Calls to the president from Nigeria have continued to express happiness with the election of such a disciplined and reliable Alumnus. A very humble person, he has a very good disposition and gets along very well with fellow alumni. He brings experience and calm to this important office. We thank him for stepping forward to play a major role in the affairs of the IGSOSA - NA.
Alumnus Awe becomes the Chairperson of the Membership and Welfare Committee.
In a related development, Alumnus S. K. Awe , an engineer by profession, has been appointed as the chairman of the Membership and Welfare Committee. The President, members of the NEC and other chairpersons have sent congratulatory messages, welcoming him into the leadership of this great Association. He has expressed his commitment to the progress and development of the Association. Read more under "News".
Alumnus Fashakin is the new Secretary for Public Relations
Alumnus Jane Fashakin Esq. who until her election into the new office, was our Secretary for Legal Affairs, has now moved into the portfolio of the Secretary for Public Relations. It is evident that she ( a lawyer in New york) will bring into this office, the much needed dynamism, vibrancy and engaging commitment. It would be recalled that she single - handedly brought the highest number of adverts into our program booklet for the inaugural event. She had continued to project the association very well at every opportunity. Many members have hailed her election into this vital office with acolades. We welcome her.
Alumnus Falese joins the NEC as the new Secretary for Legal affairs
Alumnus Philip Falese, a succesful California lawyer has joined the leadership of the Association , taking over the office of the Secretary for Legal Affairs previously held by Alumnus Fashakin. A gentleman, Alumnus Falese has promised to run this office with dedication and loyalty to the cause of the IGSOSA - NA. We thank and welcome him into the leadership forum.
IGSOSA - NA is poised to embark on the major programs of help to the Alma Mater.
In the March meeting of the NEC/ Chairpersons, the NEC has given provisional approval in regard to the strategic planning to assist the school in various ways. The presentation of the Committee on Programs led by its chairman, Alumnus Lekan Komolafe was well received and commended by the NEC/CoC meeting. Immediate help for urgent needs will be followed by some medium - term programs to alleviate the deficiencies in the school infrastructure and education programs. The main goal of the IGSOSA - NA is to impact our school with a major assistance and a legacy that may be hard to beat by any other Alumni Association. The provisional plans will be presented to the General Assembly for their input and blessings. The NEC thanked the Committee for moving this matter along.
The Chairman of the Technology Committee, Ayo Odeyemi, implores "Omoluwabis" to purchase the Inauguration DVD
He says "Fellow Omoluabis,it will be quite rewarding as a member, to have a copy of the inauguration DVD; not only to prove your membership but, also to reconnect you with those faces you've not seen for a long while. Your family and friends will be happy to see your high school mates and it also brings back the memories of great Ilegrams. Watch the President doing the "Electric slide" you don't want to miss it!!!
Order your copy today!!! By phone call 813-300-6405 and make deposits to Igsosa Account or send your $15.00 check or money order ( DVD $10.00 + shipping and handling $5.00) Allow 5 to 7 days for delivery or $20.00 for next day delivery. ( DVD $10.00 Express service $10.00) Help Ilegrams and you will be bless. Please write your checks payable to: IGSOSA-NA memo DVD Mailing address: c/o Mr. Bolaji Agbede, 1342, Flaxwood Ave, Brandon, Fl 33511
Looking forward to receiving your orders.
Looking forward to receiving your orders.
Congratulations
The Secretary -General Titus Olowokere congratulates the New NEC members
Dear Alumni, I hasten to send my warmest congratulations to the newly elected officers of Ilesa Grammar School Old Students Association - North America. You have answered the clarion call. You have taken up the challenge to amalgamate all Ilegrams Alumni under a single indissoluble, cohesive entity. You have taken the onerous task to be in the formidable drive to integrate disparate efforts of making Ilegrams a better institution than we left it. You have aligned with the implied resolution to keep the flag flying, to maintain the tenets of ‘’Omoluwabism’, perpetrate the culture of family, water the shrubs of hard work that was assiduously planted by those formidable principals of old. You have shown your dedication, not only to our alma mater, but to the splendid global vision to leave the world a better place than we came into it. As an ancient philosopher has rightly opined, there are three things to make a person happy; something to do, someone to love and something to look forward to. What better forum to showcase this ideals.
Prosperity will justify your sacrifices; the crowns of successes of our fast-growing children will be the commensurate satisfaction, the non-monetary compensation of having been an active participants of a noble cause. Alunta Continua, Victoria Ascerta !! Did I say congratulations? Yes, congratulations for stepping into the patio of history.
Alumnus Agbonkpolor, the IGSOSA-NA Secretary for Finance wrote :
"Dear Alumni: I also want to say congratulations to our newly elected NEC officers. I sincerely thank you for stepping to the plate and ready to help our Alma Mata. Regards".
In a related spirit, Alumnus Olumide Obayemi , the Assistant Secretary of IGSOSA - NA, a lawyer in California , congratulated the elected officers and reminded us that two of the three are lawyers and that our alma mater has produced many SANs and judges of highest quality.
Bejide Fawole "welcomes" the newly - elected officers
Alumnus Bejide Fawole the IGSOSA Chairperson of the Committee for Finance sent a congratulatory message to the newly elected officers "You are welcome", she wrote.
The National Executive Council
Banji Ayoola | President |
Mayo Ogedengbe | Vice President |
Titus O. Olowokere | Secretary General |
Olumide Obayemi | Assistant Secretary General |
Bolaji Agbede | Treasurer |
Charles Agbonkpolor | Secretary for Finance |
Janet Fashakin | Secretary for Public Relations |
Gabriel Akerele | Secretary for Social Affairs |
Phillip Falese | Secretary for Legal Affairs |
Steve Ajibola | Ex- Officio |
Supo Oni | Ex- Officio |
Committee Chairpersons
Lekan Komolafe | Programs |
Samson Awe | Membership |
Ayodeji Odeyemi | Technology |
Bejide Fawole | Finance |
Gani Oginni | Electoral Commission |
Orekunrin | Publicity |
The School Song
Ilegrams! Ilegrams!
The premier grammar school
Pride of Ijeshaland
We hail Ijesa Improvement Society
for the noble role played
and the good foundation laid
Ilegrams! Ilegrams!
Great School you areIlegrams! Ilegrams!
Character you’ve molded,
Great nation you have built
We owe you a lot of gratitude
For the right attitude
To face life with fortitude
Ilegrams! Ilegrams!
Great school you are