Lagos, Oct. 9, 2023 – The University of Lagos Guest House was a beehive at the weekend as former students of the Department of History and Strategic Studies 1994 set gathered for a reunion after their graduation about three decades ago.
Camaraderie, conviviality, and nolstagia rented the air as they recounted their experiences during their undergraduate years and post-graduation life.
In his welcome address, the Chairman of the forum, Chief Luka Igbonoba, thanked God for His mercies and benevolence over his colleagues.
He described the occasion as emotional seeing each other again after many years of separation.
Igbonoba, a former Senior Special Assistant to Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta State, suggested that the reunion should be an annual event to avail members the opportunity to relate and discuss their problems as well as proffer practicable solutions.
He called on his colleagues to see themselves as a team to better their lots, enjoining them to be their brother’s keepers.
After a minute silence for the repose of the souls of the departed colleagues, the Chairman commended the organising committee of the 29 years grand reunion headed by Pastor (Mrs.) Christy Ben Fumike, popularly called Mummy G.O, and other members for putting up a befitting event.
He advised the committee to start preparations for the 30th anniversary of the forum coming up next year
In her remarks, Mrs Christy Ben- Akinduro, the Chairman of the Organising Committee, thanked members for attending the programme.
She promised that the 30th anniversary of the group would be more enjoyable.
The event was attended by Kola Alao, Charles Fayeun, Wasiu Jimoh, Pastor Ginikanwa Nwazoria, and Mrs. Meg Ansa-Cole.
Others were Barrister Sanmi Olorungbemi, Prince Ademola Adesanya, the Deputy Registrar, Tai Solarin University of Education, Ijagun, Ijebu Ode, Dayo Daramola; an insurance guru, Oluwole Olayanju; a seasoned writer and publisher, Mr Alex Nwachukwu, Mr. Charles Ezeh; Opeolu Akinola, and Otunba Femi Orioye, among others. (GBN)
