1961 Set Stocks Agric Lab With ICT Equipment
The Agricultural Department of Government College Ibadan was given a further facelift as the 1961-65/67 Set of Government College Ibadan donated ICT materials to the Department.
While speaking at the event, the Set Chairman, Tai Cole noted that the presentation was needful in this 21st century where the right use of ICT enhances innovations in Science. Femi Babalola (1975) on behalf of the GCIOBA National President, Wale Babalakin (1971) appreciated the ancient Class of 1961 for their give ..... Read More
GCI at 90
To mark the 90th anniversary of Government College Ibadan Old Boys Association (GCIOBA), the alma mata has concluded plans to reintroduce boarding school system of education back with the renovation and commissioning of two halls -Powell and Carr, worth N300million in the school premises.
This was disclosed by the National President of GCIOBA, Dr Wale Babalakin, SAN, while addressing a press conference to kick start one week celebration, held at its national Secretatiat-GCIOBA house, ..... Read More
Seun Fakorede (2003) completes tetrad of GCI Old Boys As Commissioners At Oyo State Ministry of Youth & Sports
Members of Government College Ibadan Old Boys Association, GCIOBA have received with bliss the good news of the nomination of Seun Fakorede, - a 27 years old graduate of Obafemi Awolowo University as the Commissioner-designate for Oyo State Ministry of Youth and Sports. The news was disclosed by the Speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly, Rt. (Hon.) Adebo Ogundoyin, on Monday, 19th of August, 2019.
The 2003 Set member of Government College Ibadan is the fourth GCI Old Boy to serve in ..... Read More
1992 Set Holds Her 21st Reunion, Erstwhile Oyo State First Lady Urges Old Boys To Suppot Their Young Girls
It was an atmosphere of joy and gladness filled with smiles and laughter at the Lalekan Are Hall, Government College Ibadan as the 1992 Set converged to celebrate their twenty-first reunion anniversary.
The celebration which was preceded by a novelty football match which the Ibadan team won by trouncing the team from Lagos and diaspora by four goals to one.
Addressing the gathering, the Guest Speaker - wife of the Immediate Past Governor of Oyo state, Dr. Florence Ajimobi encouraged men ..... Read More
Young Girl of Late Abiodun Aiyegbayo (1960) Gives Scholarship to GCI Students
The Young Girl of late Abiodun Aiyegbayo (1960) on Wednesday, 10th of July, 2019 gave out scholarship to 6 outstanding students of Government College Ibadan to mark the 10th anniversary remembrance of the departed Old Boy.
The Young Girl shared the some of the stories told by the late Old Boy about Government College Ibadan. She expressed her pleasure over the glamorous ambience of the school that welcomed her, and also commended the members of staff of the school as well as the Old Boys ..... Read More
1989 Set Celebrates Ruby Anniversary, Renovates GCI Gatehouse
In a bid to celebrate their Ruby (40th) anniversary, the members of 1989 Set unanimously adopted the renovation of the GCI Gatehouse as their anniversary project.
A total overhaul was given to the gatehouse, giving the frontage of the school an appealing face-lift.
While speaking at the commissioning of the Three Million Naira project on Saturday, 22nd of June, 2019; the Chairman of the Set, Olusegun Onayinka applauded the members of his Set for availing their hard earned resources ..... Read More
Ibadan Branch Holds Her 2019 Annual Luncheon, Revives Goat Case & Awards 5 Members
The 2019 Annual Luncheon & Merits Award Ceremony of GCIOBA-Ibadan Branch also known as the Mother Branch had come and gone but the warm feelings of ecstasy it came with lingers on in our heart.
The event which took place on Sunday, the 14th of July, 2019 at the Felicia Hall of the prestigious Jogor Centre, was themed �The Role of Alumni Associations in the development of Education in Nigeria� which was delivered by the Ondo State Governor, Mr. Rotimi Akeredolu (SAN).
The traditional ..... Read More
Lagos Branch Holds 2019 Annual Luncheon, Admits 5 Members To Her Roll Of Honour
It was a gleeful noon at Queens Park Hall, Oniru, Victoria Island, Lagos as the Lagos Branch of Government College Ibadan Old Boys Association under the chairmanship of Edward Akerele (1971) held her 2019 Annual Luncheon & Merits Award Ceremony on Sunday, 23rd June, 2019.
The epochal event was chaired by Adetokunbo Fabanwo, a member of 1966 Set of the school, and professor of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at the Lagos State University College of Medicine (LASUCOM), Ikeja and Chief Medical ..... Read More
Bisi Ilaka (1973-January) Appointed As Oyo State's Chief of Staff
The Executive Governor of Oyo State, Engr Seyi Makinde has made his first appointment in office by appointing Chief Bisi Ilaka as the state Chief of Staff.
Bisi Ilaka�s appointment is coming barely few hours after Seyi Makinde�s inauguration.
Details later �.
Young Girl of Biodun Jaji (1969) Appointed as Lagos State's SSG
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos on Thursday appointed a former Head of Service in the state, Mrs. Folasade Jaji, as the new Secretary to the State Government.
The news is contained in a statement issued by the Head of Service, Mr. Hakeem Muri-Okunola, on Thursday in Lagos.
Jaji, a chemist, had served as the 17th Head of Service of the state�s Public Service.
She joined the Lagos State Civil Service on October 27, 1980 at the State Judicial Service Commission before she was ..... Read More