It was a memorable time indeed on Sunday 22nd December, 2024 at the Ogba, Ikeja facilities of the Nigerian Institute of Journalism as the 1988 Set the Old Grammarian Society of CMS Grammar School, Lagos assembled for merrymaking and funfair, marking their reunion for the year.
The Set members trooped in from within and outside the shores of Nigeria for the colourful event which also featured the presentation of cash gifts and food items to the families of 5 deceased members, while interested members also benefitted from free screening for prostate cancer.
In his good-will message at the occasion, the President- General (world wide) of the Society, Mr. Cyril Ogbekene rejoiced with the set members for having the grace to close the year 2024 with thanksgiving.
He said, “as the President General of the Society world wide, I’m striving to build a strong and reliable central body, which can only be possible by strengthening all the sets of the Society across the nations of the world”.
Ogbekene who maintained that the successful hosting of the programme had showcased the ’88 set as a key stakeholder in the efforts to achieve the association’s set-goals also applauded the love extended to the families of deceased members and encouraged them to bring in more of their colleagues into their fold.
In his address, the Chairman of OGS “88 Set, Mr Biodun Ogunlayi described the group as a united big family, stating that investments programmes had been initiated towards improving the lives of members and urged the Sets to take advantage of the opportunity.
He commended the Executives of the Set for their exemplary support and commitment, adding that the Welfare and End of Year Programme was a success.
Earlier in the welcome address, the Chairman organizing Committee of the End of the Year Party, Mr Omololu Elias, who spoke through Mr. Yinusa Akinbowale said the event was to appreciate God Almighty for His kindness upon the set members.
He enjoined members to always be their brothers’ keepers in order to make live better for all.
According to the Publicity Secretary for the Set, Mr Saliu Adeniyi, representatives of the family members of deceased colleagues also expressed appreciation to the the 1988 Set the Old Grammarian Society of CMS Grammar School, Lagos for giving them the opportunity to celebrate and sustain the good memories of their late family members.
