The Abeokuta Girls Grammar School Old Students’ Association, AGGSOGA, has re-elected Mrs. Elizabeth Olusolape Ajibola as Global President for a second four-year term.
The new Global Executives were inaugurated yesterday at a ceremony attended by elders, past presidents, outgoing officers and members of AGGSOGA across the world.
Dr. Hammond, one of the elders, implored the new executives to remain focused on their mandate and ignore distractions. She prayed for a successful tenure under Ajibola’s leadership.
Former President, Mrs. Lara Olanrewaju, called for unity and stronger partnership to achieve bigger goals for the association.
The team said its second-term focus will be on unity among old girls, alumni engagement, and impactful projects for Abeokuta Girls Grammar School.
Mrs Omolara Eniola Ige prayed for wisdom and God’s continued presence in the administration of the new Ajibola-led team.
In her acceptance speech, Mrs. Ajibola thanked God for the opportunity and expressed gratitude to members for the confidence reposed in her and her team.
She acknowledged the foundations laid by past leaders, noting that their “steady gaze on details” brought stability and progress to the association.
Reflecting on the last four years, she said the association grew its membership to over 1,500 and built on existing protocols against all odds.
She also celebrated her 1978 set, of which she is a proud member.
Mrs. Ajibola said her second term would focus on unity, objectivity, and mobilizing all members for the development of AGGS.
She also promised a more elaborate roadmap after wider consultations, with the goal that every member will be proud of her leadership at the end of the tenure.
“Time is more expensive than money and we’ll be spending a lot of time together,” she said. “It is our hope, God helping us, that at the end of this tenure, every student of AGGS, Abeokuta will look forward to joining the Alumnae and contributing to our alma mater.”
She described herself as “first among equals” and called for teamwork, referencing the success of AGGS’ 70th anniversary.
She also commended AGGSOGA’s newly elected Global Publicity Secretary, Mrs. Dupe Olaoye-Osinkolu, for anchoring the just-concluded election and the inauguration meeting.
Mrs. Ajibola ended by thanking her family, especially her husband, for his support.
The new executive pledged to “give the task ahead our very best.” she said
The full elected team includes:
Abimbola Oshikoya as Global VP, Bolaji Ololade as Global General Secretary, Grace Majoyegbe as Assistant Secretary, Olukemi Kalejaye as Welfare Officer, Joy Oji as Treasurer, Laide Omosebi as Social Secretary, Ajoke Aregbesola as Assistant Social Secretary, and Aderayo Fatoki as Internal Auditor