Intellectual Clash: 1991 September Set Hosts Annual Essay Writing and Debate Competition at Government College Ibadan
Government College Ibadan's (GCI) 1991 September set recently hosted its annual essay writing and debate competition, showcasing the intellectual prowess of the students. Held on Wednesday, February 21st, 2024, the event, organized by the Set's Educational Committee, saw enthusiastic participation from both senior and junior students.
The essay competition, focusing on the topic "Unemployment will increase with the rising use of AI," commenced promptly at 8:46 am at the Languages Department. ..... Read More
1972 SET
The inaugural meeting of the Class of �72 was conceived by Ladipo Idowu and Kayode Ogungbuyi in 1986 with a meeting jointly hosted by the duo in Festac town, Lagos in the same year. This first gathering of the Class of �72 was attended by Ladipo Idowu, Kayode Oluwagbuyi (Ogungbuyi), Deji Daramola, John Omoruan, Wale Atanda, Folarin Olubowale, Ayo Akingbade, Bisade Ologunde, Wole Ososami and Rotimi Fabamwo to mention but a few.
Right from inception, the GCIOBA Class of �72 has been committed ..... Read More
1972 Set Flags Off its Golden Anniversary Project
Thursday, 30th June, 2022 was an indelible date in the annals of history of GCI as the seed of the GCI Sports hub was planted on the soil of Government College Ibadan by the 1972 Set of Government College Ibadan Old Boys Association.
The proposed GCI Sports hub will play host to many games and an Indoor Sports Complex. The 1972 Set is constructing one of the components of the hub, a Standard Lawn Tennis Court, with toilet facilities.
The Sports hub is situated opposite Vitafoam court, ..... Read More
OLUBI ADEJOBI FACILITATES DONATION OF CRICKET EQUIPMENTS TO GCI
The Dressing room of the GCI Cricket Team was again re stocked on Friday,1st of April, 2022 as a Grierson of Government College Ibadan, Olubi Adejobi (Grier, 1975) in collaboration with Krishat Pharma donated cricket equipment to his Alma Mater.
The Cricket equipment which were received by the GCI Storekeeper included 11 pairs of Cricket Jersey (Shirt & Long), 2 pieces of Chest Pad, 3 pieces of Thick Pad, 5 packs of 6 pieces each, of Tennis Ball, 3 pairs of Batman Glove, 1 pack of Soft ..... Read More
CLASS OF 1991 SEPTEMBER SET�S YEARLY ESSAY WRITING COMPETITION AND INTERSCHOOL DEBATE AT GCI TAKES PLACE
The eminent set of 1991 September of Government College Ibadan on Monday, 21st March, 2022, held her annual essay writing competition and interschool debate.
This essay writing competition which involved students from SSS 1 and SSS2 classes which lasted for 45 minutes and started around 8:00am was themed: �Nigeria Natural Resources is a Blessing or Curse.�
The competition which took place at the newly renovated English lecture theatre by the set, had a total number of 36 participants, ..... Read More
GCIOBANA DONATES PUBLIC ADDRESS SYSTEM TO THE SCHOOL
The North America Branch of Government College Ibadan Old Boys Association donated two (2) pieces of Public Address Systems to Government College Ibadan.
The two Public Address Systems included both wireless microphone and wireless mouthpiece.
The purpose of the donation is to ensure that the communication between the teachers and the students, in classrooms and lecture theatres is enhanced.
LATE LALEKAN ARE'S FAMILY SUPPLYS PENS TO GCI STUDENTS
The family of late Dr. Lalekan Ayokunnu Are (514, Field, 1948) has gifted hundreds of pen to students of Government College Ibadan.
The writing material was given to the SSS 3 students and school prefects (368, altogether) of the school in commemoration of the 2nd Annual Memorial Celebrations of the late distinguished Old Boy, in January, 2022.
It would be recalled that late Lalekan Are was the President and Patron of Government College Ibadan Old Boys Association between 1988 and 2006, and ..... Read More
1976 SET PRESENTS CASH PRIZES TO GCI STUDENTS
The 1976 Set of Government College Ibadan Old Boys Association has again rewarded the brilliance, hard work, and diligence of students of Government College Ibadan.
The Set, ably represented by Aofolaju Gboyega (3191, Swanston) and Olaoye Ayodele (3260, Swanston) presented cash prizes, worth Twenty-five Thousand Naira (#25,000.00) each to the overall best student in each of JSS 1, and JSS 2 of Junior School 1; JSS 1 and JSS 2 of Junior School II; and SSS 1 and 2 of Senior School during the ..... Read More
GCI CLASS OF 1997 GIFTS WHITEBOARDS TO GCI
The Class of 1997 of Government College Ibadan under the umbrella of the Government College Ibadan Old Boys Association (GCIOBA) has given eight (8) whiteboards to the school in the month of January 2022.
The donation came as the Set's 2021 Project. This gesture corroborates the aim of the Old Boys Association to bring back glory to the citadel of learning.
The whiteboards had since been installed at the classrooms at Aso Rock and 1980 Set buildings, in the senior school.
MAKINDE REITERATES COMMITMENT TO UPLIFT EDUCATION IN OYO STATE AS GCI CELEBRATES 92ND ANNIVERSARY
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The Governor of Oyo State, Engr. Oluseyi Abiodun Makinde has reiterated the commitment of his administration to improve the status quo of education in the state.
Makinde said this during the 2021 annual reunion of Government College Ibadan Old Boys Association (GCIOBA) and the 92nd anniversary of Government College Ibadan.
Seyi who commissioned some projects in commemoration of the school�s anniversary applauded the GCIOBA for their tireless efforts on the school.
He said: �The ..... Read More