Yewa Egbado College Alumni Rolls Out Activities To Mark School’s Platinum Jubilee
ILARO – Preparations are in top gear for the 70th anniversary of the famous Yewa (Egbado) College, Ilaro.
This was disclosed by the National Executive of Yewa College, Ilaro Old Students Association (YECOSA) under the leadership of Prince Babatunde Olugbewesa.
Prince Olugbewesa called on Old students of the school to give back to their alma mater as a way of developing the institution.
The YECOSA President stated this on Monday in press release issued by the National Secretary of the Association, Lukman Musa to commemorate the 72years existence of the school.
Egbado College Ilaro now Yewa College Ilaro was founded by people across Yewaland on January 30, 1951.
According to the National President, members of YECOSA have contributed immensely to the development of the school in the past three years, stressing, “there are still many grounds to cover.”
He said “at this point in our nation’s history, where the self-respect and self-esteem of the
common Nigeria has come under severe attack from a myriad of socio-economic, socio-cultural and socio-political uncertainties, it becomes
imperative that those that had gotten the opportunity to pass through the four wall of the Yewa (Egbado) College, Ilaro should come together, apparently to celebrate our Alma Mater’s 72nd anniversary with Pomp.
“While we sincerely commended members that have contributed immensely to development of the College through YECOSA, but we want to use this medium to implore other members who are yet to identify with and support their Alma Mater to please show interest in doing so”, he pleaded.
Prince Olugbewesa who doubles as the Special Assistant to Ogun State Governor on Physical Planning said he was aware of the prevailing economic hardship across the country, saying, “I hope we can at least help offer support to our Alma Mater through YECOSA.
“This is because the number of members who are financially commited to the association falls awfully short compared to the number that registered as members of YECOSA.
“With the influence and input of those members that are yet to show interest in the development plan of YECOSA for the college, we are sure we shall achieve our ultimate plan for the school.”
The YECOSA President applauded the efforts of some individuals and organizations in the development of infrastructures at Yewa (Egbado) College, Ilaro.
Notably among them is Senator Tolu Odebiyi, the current Senator representing Ogun West at the National Assembly.
He described Senator Tolu Odebiyi as a partner in progress through his constituency projects.
Prince Olugbewesa said the distinguished Senator Odebiyi has facilitated the construction of an ultra modern Sports Arena and ICT Centre; the renovation of classrooms and hostels for boys and girls; the provision of high capacity power generators among others.
Senator Tolu Odebiyi is first son of the College’s first Principal in 1951.
Other donors and sponsors, Prince Olugbewesa noted will be formally announced and appreciated at a special event on Sunday, February 12, 2023 to climax the school 72nd Founder’s Day celebration.
The celebration will also be preceded by a joint faith Thanksgiving service at the College’s Hall.
Other activities lined up are Lecture/Seminar for the students, Novelty Football Match between old students and Hospitality Night on Friday, February 10, 2023.
Also, Inter-House Sports and a Grand Get-together is slated for Saturday, February 11, 2023.
The Yewa (Egbado) College Old Students Association (YECOSA) is the umbrella body that brings together every alumnus and alumna of the college to ensure their welfare, individual and collectively, as well as to support the growth of the College.
“Once again, we congratulate members of YECOSA, students and teachers of Yewa College, Ilaro on this great occasion of the 72nd Founder’s Day of the school, while we wish all us a successful celebration”, Prince Olugbewesa posited.
