By Adekunle Oluwafunmilayo
The Chairman, Media & Publicity Sub-Committee Mr Bode Mebude has publicised the 70th Founder’s Day Anniversary Celebration of Isonyin Grammar School, located in Isonyin, Ijebu North East Local Government Area of Ogun State, is set to commemorate its 70th Founder’s Day Anniversary with a week-long programme of activities scheduled from Monday, March 23 to Sunday, March 29, 2026.
The school was Established on March 23, 1956, the institution has, over the past seven decades, earned a strong reputation for academic excellence, discipline, and character development, producing generations of alumni who have made notable contributions to national development across fields such as education, medicine, law, engineering, public service, business, media, and community leadership.
The anniversary celebration is themed “Celebrating 70 Years of Impactful and Enduring Legacy in Education.”
According to the organising committee, the celebrations will commence on Monday, March 23, 2026, with a press conference, followed by students’ cultural performances and a feting of students and staff.
Activities will continue on Friday, March 27, with a roadshow across Isonyin and neighbouring communities, a Jumat service, and an anniversary lecture aimed at reflecting on the school’s rich legacy and exploring strategies for strengthening the future of education.
On Saturday, March 28, the programme will feature the commissioning of projects, an awards ceremony to honour distinguished alumni and supporters of the school, and a reception. Organisers have announced that the colour code for the day will be all shades of blue.
The celebration will climax on Sunday, March 29, with a thanksgiving service at Emmanuel Anglican Church in Isonyin, where alumni and guests are expected to attend dressed in white attire.
The anniversary is expected to attract distinguished alumni, traditional rulers, community leaders, government officials, education stakeholders, corporate partners, students, and friends of the institution from across Nigeria and beyond.
Organisers noted that the milestone celebration will not only honour the school’s rich history and legacy but will also serve as a platform to mobilise support for the rehabilitation and development of critical infrastructure within the institution.
The planning committee has therefore called on alumni, stakeholders, and well-wishers to actively participate in the anniversary activities and contribute toward sustaining the enduring legacy of the school.
Members of the public have also been invited to join in celebrating seven decades of excellence, discipline, and service to education.
“Isonyin Grammar School… Still Soaring @ 70.”
