It was a memorable evening of nostalgia as the First Principal of Doherty Memorial Grammar School, Ijero Ekiti, Chief Gabriel Olu Fagbeyiro, was honored among other prominent figures including the royal father of the town, Oba Joseph Adebayo Adewole, the Owa Ajero of Ijero Ekiti Kingdom, in a grand ceremony of meritorious awards to celebrate the school’s 70th Anniversary and Founder’s Day on Friday.
Receiving the posthumous award on behalf of his late father, who was a renowned educationist and astute administrator of repute, Dr. Odunayo Fagbeyiro, an Akure based medical practitioner estoled the virtues of the inaugural principal of D.M.G.S., Ijero and eulogized his landmark vision of laying the foundation that has produced a galaxy of well accomplished professionals who have impacted on the various sectors of the society, both home and abroad.
Among those recognized with befitting awards for their selfless service and contributions to the upliftment of the legacy of the school were Grand Patrons, Patrons and Board of Trustees members including General Kayode Oni (rtd), Senator Fatimat Raji Rasaki and the Global President of D.M.G.S. Old Students Association, Dr. Abiodun Arokodare.
Also old students who contributed to the success of the weeklong celebration of the school’s 70th Anniversary received deserving awards, among whom were Barrister Kolade Otoki esq, Chairman of the Anniversary Planning Committee, Mr. Oni Williams Olu, Vice President and LOC Chairman, Mr. Taye Ige, Chairman Publicity and Promotion Committee and host of other awardees.
Several awards for excellence by outstanding teachers, students and the current principal, Mr. Adebayo Fakiyesi, were also presented to the recipients in a colourful ceremony that featured not less than 50 meritorious awards.
