Loyola College to Hold 70th Anniversary Lecture July 19, 2024
By John Austin Unachukwu
The Loyola College Old Boys Association is proud to announce its 70th Anniversary Lecture, scheduled to take place on the 19th of July, 2024, at the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs.
“This milestone event will feature a keynote Lecture by Mr. Wale Edun, the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister for the Economy. The lecture, titled “Reconstructing the Nigerian Economy for Sustainable Growth and Investment,” aims to provide insightful perspectives on the initiatives by the current administration to turn around the economy for sustainable growth and investment.
The event will commence at 11:00 am at the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs, 13/15, Kofo Abayomi Street, Victoria Island, Lagos. The Executive Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu will be Special Guest of Honour at the event.
“The lecture will also feature a distinguished panel of experts, including: Dr. Doyin Salami, the former Chief Economic Adviser to the former President, Mrs. Oyeyimika Adeboye, the Managing Director of Cadbury Nigeria Plc., and Dr. Olumide Adedeji, an Old Boy of the School and a leading banker and financial expert.
The Chairman of the Day will be Ambassador Joe Keshi, an Old Boy of the School and former Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Mr. Laolu Akande, the Special Adviser to the former Vice President and an Old Boy of the School, will serve as the moderator for the event.
“This event promises to be enlightening and engaging bringing together some of the brightest minds in the fields of economics, finance and manufacturing to explore strategies for sustainable growth and investment in Nigeria. The Anniversary Lecture will also feature the launch and unveiling of a new book christened “Loyola Stories” which chronicles the establishment of the School, the early years, the evolution of the School over the years as well as reflections by several alumni spanning many generations.
“Loyola College, Ibadan was established by the Roman Catholic mission in 1953. The School admitted its first 19 foundation students in 1954 with former Governor of Oyo State, Late Alhaji Lamidi “Lam” Adesina and Late Apostle (Dr) Hayford Alile (OFR) on the admission list. Since the late 50s Loyola College has gone on to produce outstanding individuals who have taken giant strides in various spheres of human endeavors and have become great role models that have shaped and impacted various facets of the Nigerian society and the World at large.
“A few of the illustrious sons of Loyola College Ibadan include: the former Governor of Oyo State, Late Alhaji Lamidi Adesina, the Late immediate past Governor of Ondo State, Arakunrin Rotimi Akeredolu (SAN), a former Executive Director/ CEO of Nigeria Stock Exchange, Late Apostle (Dr.) Hayford Alile (OFR), renowned Political Economist and Public Affairs analyst, Professor Pat Utomi, accomplished Oncologist, Professor Akin Abayomi, the current Commissioner of Health for Lagos State and the Ooni of Ife, His Imperial Majesty Ooni Adeyeye Babatunde Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II.
“The Loyola College Old Boys Association invites all alumni and key stakeholders in the Nigerian Economy to join in this significant celebration and thought-provoking lecture.Other activities lined up to commemorate the 70th Anniversary include an Essay competition, Talent hunt and Career talk for students, Sport competitions, Cocktail and Variety night and a Gala Dinner in Ibadan on the 10th of August, 2024.
“The Guest Speaker at the Gala Dinner will be Reverend Professor Tony Akinwale, the pioneer Vice Chancellor of the Dominican University. He will be speaking on “Reconstructing the Educational System in Nigeria: The Role of the Private Sector”. The Executive Governor of Oyo State, Engineer Oluseyi Makinde (FNSE) will be the Special Guest of Honour at the Gala Dinner. The programme also includes the ground breaking ceremony for a multipurpose Alumni building which is the commemorative project for the 70th Anniversary.
“Gbenga Biobaku1st Vice President, Loyola College Old Boys’ Associationand Chairman Anniversary Planning Committee”.
