Old Students
Association Golden Jubilee / 1976 - 2026

Save the date

50 years
of legacy

50 years of
discipline & integrity.

A golden jubilee is more than a milestone. It is a homecoming for every story, teacher, friendship, and dream that began at Iwoye-Ijesa Grammar School.

Celebration day 08 December 2026
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Iwoye Ijesa Grammar School Old Students Association 50th Golden Jubilee logo

One school. Generations of impact.

1976School opened
17 SepOpening day recorded in the archive
50 yearsGolden Jubilee celebration
08.12.26Homecoming date
The golden thread

A legacy worth
returning to.

Fifty years of learning, character, and community. This celebration belongs to every old student, teacher, family, and friend who helped carry the Iwoye-Ijesa story forward.

The community history record says the school took off on Friday, 17 September 1976, under the principalship of Mr. N. B. Ajakaye. Its permanent site was established the following year, and its first candidates sat for the GCE in 1981.

Iwoye-Ijesa Grammar School Old Students Association

The homecoming

A day to remember.

Some details are still being finalised by the association. This page will become the official event guide as announcements are confirmed.

01DateTuesday
08 December 2026

The confirmed golden jubilee celebration date.

02VenueTo be
announced

Venue and travel guidance will be added here.

03ProgrammeComing
soon

Thanksgiving, reunion, recognition, and celebration details to follow.

Planning noteKeep this page bookmarked for official updates.
From the archive

A half-century
in motion.

A concise timeline built from the digitised community history of Iwoye-Ijesa and a public alumni tribute to the school’s pioneer principal.

1976

The school takes off

Iwoye-Ijesa Grammar School opens on 17 September under Mr. N. B. Ajakaye.

1977

A permanent home

The first building foundation is laid in May; the school moves to its permanent site in October.

1981

First candidates

The school presents its first 73 candidates for the General Certificate in Education.

2016

Forty years later

Former students gather to honour pioneer principal Ven. Noah Babakayode Ajakaye.

2026

The Golden Jubilee

Old students, teachers, families, and friends return for a 50-year homecoming.

The day ahead

Make room for
the moments.

Use these as a premium programme framework now; replace the labels and timings when the official committee schedule is released.

MorningWelcome &
thanksgiving

Gathering, reflection, and a return to the school community.

Time to be announced
AfternoonLegacy &
recognition

Stories, awards, teachers, pioneer voices, and the people who carried the school forward.

Time to be announced
EveningGolden
homecoming

Reunion, music, photographs, dinner, and a toast to the next fifty years.

Time to be announced
People behind the moment

Patrons, partners
& stewards.

Reserve these placements for the official patron, sponsors, planning committee, and alumni representatives once names are approved.

PatronTo be announcedOfficial name and title
Lead partnerTo be announcedPartner or sponsor mark
Planning committeeTo be announcedCommittee contacts and roles
Leave a piece of the story

Your memory
belongs here.

Save a short school memory, class year, or message for the reunion wall. This prototype stores entries only on this device until an official submission channel is connected.

Beyond the celebration

Build the next
fifty years.

The community history records generations of people contributing land, facilities, funds, care, and leadership to the school. This section can become the official legacy-project appeal when priorities and payment details are approved.

Register interest
01 / Legacy projectLearning spaces

Classrooms, library, laboratories, and a safe school environment.

Priority to confirm
02 / Student supportOpportunity

Mentorship, bursaries, career talks, and practical support for students.

Priority to confirm
03 / Alumni actionGive time

Reconnect, volunteer, share a story, or help build the next chapter.

Open for committee direction
50 years
1976 — 2026
Keep me close to the moment

Register your
interest

This front-end RSVP captures an interest note on your device. Connect it to the association’s official form or email before publishing it publicly.

Open Google Calendar →

Before you return

Questions,
answered.

These answers are intentionally transparent while the organizing committee confirms the final logistics.

When is the Golden Jubilee?

The celebration is scheduled for Tuesday, 8 December 2026.

Where will it take place?

The venue has not been published yet. This page will be updated as soon as the association confirms it.

Can I add the date to my calendar?

Yes. Use the Add to calendar button or the Google Calendar link in the RSVP section. The event is treated as an all-day date until an official time is announced.

How can I support the school?

Legacy-project priorities, payment details, and official contacts should be added here after approval by the association.

Public archive

Built from
the record.

Explore the sources used for the historical notes, photographs, and context on this page.

National Library of NigeriaIwoye-Ijesa in Time PerspectiveDigitised community history book↗ Odo-Ijesa public archive2016 alumni tributePhotographs and story of Ven. N. B. Ajakaye↗ BIAO FoundationSchool profile & mediaPublicly listed school resource↗