The 1991–1996 set of Christ School, Ado-Ekiti, has celebrated its 30th anniversary with a colourful homecoming and the unveiling of legacy projects valued at over ₦60 million, reaffirming its commitment to restoring the historic glory of the prestigious institution. The celebration brought former students from different walks of life together in an atmosphere of joy, nostalgia and renewed commitment to their alma mater.
As part of the anniversary activities, the jubilant alumni danced through Ado-Ekiti with a brigade band , throwing banter and reliving cherished memories of their school days. The set unveiled renovated and fully equipped Chemistry and Physics laboratories at Christ Boys School, supported by a solar-powered electricity system, as well as a solar-powered borehole at Christ Girls School. The projects, according to the alumni, were designed to improve learning, strengthen practical science education and provide essential infrastructure for present and future students.
President of the set, Mr. Ayodeji Adarabierin, said the projects represented the fulfilment of a dream that began when members were students and watched older alumni return to give back to the school. He disclosed that members had contributed more than ₦60 million to the anniversary initiative, including about ₦4 million worth of equipment and materials. Adarabierin recalled that the set had earlier constructed toilets and donated musical instruments to the school chapel during its 25th anniversary, promising that a committee would be established to monitor the new projects and ensure their proper maintenance.
“Thirty years ago, we were boys. Today, we are men. Coming back here to give back to the institution that helped shape our lives is a great privilege,” he said.
Professor Kayode Arogundade, the guest lecturer, delivered a keynote presentation at a symposium themed “Christ School: Celebrating Our Past, Inspiring Our Future and Building a Legacy Together.”
challenged former students to make the restoration of Christ School a collective responsibility, stressing that the institution’s historic reputation was built on morality, courage, discipline and hard work. He urged alumni to transform the values acquired at the school into meaningful achievements that would benefit the institution and society.
Arogundade also called for stronger collaboration among the Ekiti State Government, the Anglican Communion and the alumni, saying Christ School should be restored as an educational and historical landmark that Ekiti State could proudly showcase.
The first indigenous Principal of the school, Venerable Rotimi Osho, commended the presentation and reaffirmed his commitment to the restoration and sustainability of the school’s past glory.
Chairman of the Central Working Committee, Mr. Theophilus Obe, described the reunion as an emotional opportunity for classmates to reconnect, revive old memories and build stronger networks, while the Chairman of the 1996 Set Central Working Committee, Mrs. Michael Olayinka, thanked God for making the milestone possible. She recalled that members initially met dilapidated facilities when they returned to inspect the school but overcame the challenge through collective contributions, determination and faith.
She appealed to other former students to join the initiative and urged the school authorities to sustain a strong maintenance culture. Other contributors to the celebration included Mr. Tope Adu, Mr. Ayodeji Adeola, former Commissioner for Education and former Principal, Chief Kayode Ojo, among other alumni and stakeholders.
The colourful homecoming ended on a high note, with alumni urging current students to embrace discipline, take their studies seriously and pursue academic excellence. The 1991–1996 set renewed its commitment to preserving the heritage of Christ School, supporting quality education and working with government and the Anglican Communion to restore the institution to its rightful position as one of Ekiti State’s leading schools.
