Mrs. Cecilia Olokunlade, Commends Akure Commercial Secondary School Old Students Over 60th Anniversary Celebration
As Akure Secondary Commercial School celebrates its 60th anniversary, the distinguished men and women who once walked its halls, under the guidance of accomplished educators, are now giving back to the institution that imparted the values and virtues shaping their lives today.
The award-winning principal of the school, Mrs. Cecila Olokunlade, expressed her heartfelt appreciation for the leadership of the Old Students Association, led by the charming President, Prince Adebisi Ifedayo Adeniyi, affectionately known as “Bisi Gold,” for their generous contributions toward the school’s development.
Speaking to journalists during the school’s commemorative 60th anniversary inter-house sports competition, Mrs. Olokunlade remarked that this year’s event stood out as the best she has witnessed since she began her teaching career.
“The alumni have made significant contributions to the school’s facelift,” she said. “I want to take this opportunity to urge current students to remain disciplined and obedient, as they have witnessed the positive impacts their alumni have had on the school. I am confident they will look to them as role models.”
She also extended her gratitude to the school’s staff, the Anniversary Committee, and the media for their support in making the week-long celebration a resounding success, saying, “Bravo to everyone involved.”
In an interview, the National President of the Alumni, Prince Adebisi Ifedayo Adeniyi, also known as “Bisi Gold,” from the 1975 set, expressed pride in the alumni’s efforts to make the 60th anniversary memorable. He emphasized the school’s profound impact on society, highlighting that it has hproduced over 10,000 accountants since its inception, including more than 100 Chartered Accountants, as well as many professionals in various fields.
“We kicked off the celebration with a Country Trek from the school to Deji’s Palace, followed by a Public Lecture, Inter-House Sports, Health Talks, a Novelty Match between Old Students Boys and Girls, an Award Night, and a Thanksgiving Service,” said Adeniyi.
Among the notable alumni present were Surveyor Ajayi Joseph, Nelson Olatobi, Mr. Feyi Ogoji, Prince Egunjobi Kehinde, the 1984 Set’s Game Prefect, and Right Honourable Kenneth Olawale, former Speaker of the Ondo State House of Assembly (1978 set).
Others in attendance included Salami Olusanya, Olawale Olakunle, Johnson Kayode, and Mr. Akinmuyisan Bosede, as well as Hon. Adebayo Ayodele, Vice Chairman of Akure South, who congratulated the school community on the success of the 60th Anniversary celebration.
He encouraged the current students to remain focused and dedicated to finishing their studies well.
Prominent alumni such as Ayodele Fajuyigbe Ilesami (1991 set), Chief Bola Olofinwaka (1976 set), and Mr. Feyi Ogoji, Chairman of the 1980 set, also spoke proudly of the school’s legacy.
Mr. Ogoji, in particular, lauded the institution as the foremost specialized school in the old Ondo Province, emphasizing that Akure Secondary Commercial School has produced countless professionals in diverse fields, including chartered accountants and business leaders.
“I often reminisce about my time at the school, sharing nostalgic memories of our experiences. This institution truly molded us,
“It was during our time that the school introduced core sciences—Physics, Chemistry, and Biology—which led to the emergence of many engineers, science professionals, and even military generals among our alumni”, he said.
The celebration of this remarkable milestone highlights the enduring legacy of Akure Secondary Commercial School and the continued commitment of its alumni to shaping the future of the institution and its students.
