Decency Global News Publisher, elected Secretary as OHS ’89 set reunites after 36 years

Stanley Ihedigbo

The atmosphere of conviviality and joy was evident at the weekend when members of the Olubadan High School, Aperin, Ibadan Class of 1989 gathered for the first time in 36 years for their reunion.

The Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of CIYAN Hotel, Ibadan, Mr. Lekan Siyanbola, a.k.a. Olu Omo of France, who is also one of the old students, opened the gates of the hotel, which played host to the historic ceremony on Saturday, November 22nd, 2025.

In his welcome address, the Senior Prefect of the set, Pastor Prof. Durodola Olujide, set the ball rolling as he appreciated all the members for turning up for the event. He also lauded the Planning Committee for a job well done.

According to him, “It is with deep joy and gratitude that I stand before you today as the Senior Prefect of our set to welcome you to this historic reunion. After 36 long years, we gather again — not as students in uniform, but as accomplished men and women who have journeyed through life in different directions.

Thirty-six years ago, we shared classrooms, jokes, dreams, challenges, and youthful ambitions. Today, we return with stories of growth, experiences, successes, and even the scars that have shaped us into who we are. This reunion is not just a meeting; it is a celebration of friendship, resilience, and the enduring bond that time has not been able to break.

Seeing everyone here reminds me that the seeds of discipline, unity, and leadership planted in us as students have truly borne fruit. We have become parents, professionals, leaders, and pillars in our communities — and that is something to be proud of.”

The OHS Alumni National President, Otunba Idowu Wasiu Oladunni, commended the 1989 set for successfully organizing the reunion and urged them to form an executive board so as to have representation within the larger OHS Alumni body and further improve their organization and coordination.

He was accompanied to the reunion by some members of his executive, including the National Vice President, Mr. Salami Kolawole Amidu; the National Financial Secretary, Hon. Saheed Okunola; and the National Social Secretary, Mr. Oladejo Sunkanmi.

The Guest Speaker, Dr. Rotimi Okunola, a member of the 1985 set, delivered an inspiring and impactful presentation on the topic: “Building a Strong Alumni Structure – Plans for Leadership, Committees, Dues, and Communication.”
All the speakers, including the National President, urged the 1989 set to elect an executive to pilot its affairs and join the enlarged executive of the Alumni body.

At the meeting that followed the series of lectures, one of the conveners of the body, Dr. Abiodun Fasasi, admonished members of the set on the need to see themselves as one and embrace oneness of heart and unity of purpose.

An election of officers was conducted. Mrs. Abimbola Sanusi emerged as the Governor, while Sir Tunde Babalola, JP, the Managing Editor of DECENCY GLOBAL NEWS, was elected unopposed as the Secretary.

The highlight of the event was the cutting of the reunion cake.