NEWS AND EVENTS
Reunions, occasions & all things alumni
May 28-31, 2025: Diaspora Reunion, Kent, UK
We made new memories as we brought back our biennial diaspora reunion to Dartford, Kent, nine years after it was first held there. This year’s gathering was our most memorable
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Dec 14-15, 2023: 30th Graduation Anniversary, Ilesa Grammar School
From December 14–15, 2023, we came together for a memorable 30th graduation anniversary celebration — a momentous occasion filled with meaningful activities, deep reflection, and joyful reconnection….
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August 4-10, 2023: Diaspora Reunion, Edmonton (4-6) and Vancouver (7-10), Canada
Our annual reunion event comes up in Canada. This event, packed with various interesting activities promises to be a great event. Our contingent who won the hosting right for this...........
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April 21-24, 2022: Diaspora Reunion, Birmingham, UK
Through our Secret Santa initiative, we continue to affect lives. This year we’re going to be bringing a very merry Christmas to 38 families who have no idea it was coming!
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December 16, 2021: Olugbenga Ayodele Memorial Scholarship Event, Ilesa Grammar School
Through our Secret Santa initiative, we continue to affect lives. This year we’re going to be bringing a very merry Christmas to 38 families who have no idea it was coming!
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December 26, 2020: Main Reunion Event, Ilesa Grammar School
Through our Secret Santa initiative, we continue to affect lives. This year we’re going to be bringing a very merry Christmas to 38 families who have no idea it was coming!
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December 28, 2019: Main Reunion Event, PRODA Academy Osogbo, Osun State
Through our Secret Santa initiative, we continue to affect lives. This year we’re going to be bringing a very merry Christmas to 38 families who have no idea it was coming!
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Nov 15-17, 2019 – Diaspora reunion: Maryland 2019, MD, USA
This year, our colleagues in Diaspora had a blast! Several members from all over the US, the UK and Canada graced the occasion. The surprise visit/attendance by our Vice President was the icing on the cake!
Highlight of the deliberations was Entrepreneurial and Skills Acquisition initiative that we’re going to be embarking upon with the goal of keeping current students focused on the career options.
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Sept 20, 2019 – Award of scholarships to 10 indigent students
In line with the tradition of Ilegrams, we continue to give back to the school from the little that we have. We’ve donated textbooks and office equipment like photocopier, scanner and computer system in the past. In 2018, we also inspired a lot of students through our “Career Talk” session. This has now become an annual event. Also, in September 2019, we awarded scholarships to 10 indigent students which will cover the cost of WAEC and JAMB examinations.
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December 1, 2018: 25th Graduation Anniversary and Book Launch, Lead City University, Ibadan
In line with the tradition of Ilegrams, we continue to give back to the school from the little that we have. We’ve donated textbooks and office equipment like photocopier, scanner and computer system in the past. In 2018, we also inspired a lot of students through our “Career Talk” session. This has now become an annual event. Also, in September 2019, we awarded scholarships to 10 indigent students which will cover the cost of WAEC and JAMB examinations.
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Chronology of Notable Events of the Past 10 Years
- Dec 16, 2017 - Annual Reunion @ Jevinik Place, Isaac John, Ikeja-GRA, Lagos
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- Oct 20-22, 2017 – Texas ’17 Diaspora Reunion, San Antonio, Texas, USA
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- Dec 24, 2016 – Annual Reunion, Ilesa Grammar School, Ilesa
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- Aug 16-18, 2016 – Dartford ’16 Diaspora Reunion, Dartford, Kent, UK
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- Dec 26, 2015 – Mega Reunion & Teachers’ Appreciation, Ilesa Grammar School, Ilesa
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- Dec 26, 2015 – Mega Reunion & Teachers’ Appreciation, Ilesa Grammar School, Ilesa
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- June 7, 2015 – Maiden Diaspora Reunion, Maryland, USA
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- Dec 27, 2014 – Maiden Reunion, Ikeja City Park, Lagos
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Moments
Welcome to Moments, a living archive of the memories that define us. This is where we preserve and celebrate the rich history of our alumni community — one video at a time. From landmark reunions to inspiring outreach programs, heartfelt speeches to spontaneous laughter, these clips capture the spirit, milestones, and magic we've shared over the years
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Then & Now — Faces Through Time
“Then & Now” is a visual celebration of our shared journey — a tribute to where we started and how far we’ve come. Here, you’ll find decades-old photos of our members, captured during their years in school (including pre- and post-secondary education days) — full of youthful energy, laughter, and unforgettable style.
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Owanbes — Celebrating Life, Together
Welcome to Owanbes, our vibrant gallery of memories from the many celebrations that bring our alumni family together beyond the classroom. From landmark birthday parties and housewarmings to parents' milestone celebrations and funerals marked with dignity and love — this is where we honor the joyful, the memorable, and the meaningful.
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NEWS AND EVENTS
Reunions, occasions & all things alumni
May 28-31, 2025: Diaspora Reunion, Kent, UK
We made new memories as we brought back our biennial diaspora reunion to Dartford, Kent, nine years after it was first held there. This year’s gathering was our most memorable
See more
Dec 14-15, 2023: 30th Graduation Anniversary, Ilesa Grammar School
From December 14–15, 2023, we came together for a memorable 30th graduation anniversary celebration — a momentous occasion filled with meaningful activities, deep reflection, and joyful reconnection….
See more
August 4-10, 2023: Diaspora Reunion, Edmonton (4-6) and Vancouver (7-10), Canada
Our annual reunion event comes up in Canada. This event, packed with various interesting activities promises to be a great event. Our contingent who won the hosting right for this...........
See more
April 21-24, 2022: Diaspora Reunion, Birmingham, UK
After a long wait and a global pause, the much-anticipated Diaspora Reunion finally returned in April 2022 — this time in the historic city of Birmingham, UK. Originally scheduled for 2021, the event had to be postponed due to the COVID-19 lockdowns, making this gathering all the more special.
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December 16, 2021: Olugbenga Ayodele Memorial Scholarship Event, Ilesa Grammar School
Through our Secret Santa initiative, we continue to affect lives. This year we’re going to be bringing a very merry Christmas to 38 families who have no idea it was coming!
See more
December 26, 2020: Main Reunion Event, Ilesa Grammar School
Through our Secret Santa initiative, we continue to affect lives. This year we’re going to be bringing a very merry Christmas to 38 families who have no idea it was coming!
See more
December 28, 2019: Main Reunion Event, PRODA Academy Osogbo, Osun State
Through our Secret Santa initiative, we continue to affect lives. This year we’re going to be bringing a very merry Christmas to 38 families who have no idea it was coming!
See more
Nov 15-17, 2019 – Diaspora reunion: Maryland 2019, MD, USA
This year, our colleagues in Diaspora had a blast! Several members from all over the US, the UK and Canada graced the occasion. The surprise visit/attendance by our Vice President was the icing on the cake!
Highlight of the deliberations was Entrepreneurial and Skills Acquisition initiative that we’re going to be embarking upon with the goal of keeping current students focused on the career options.
See more
Sept 20, 2019 – Award of scholarships to 10 indigent students
In line with the tradition of Ilegrams, we continue to give back to the school from the little that we have. We’ve donated textbooks and office equipment like photocopier, scanner and computer system in the past. In 2018, we also inspired a lot of students through our “Career Talk” session. This has now become an annual event. Also, in September 2019, we awarded scholarships to 10 indigent students which will cover the cost of WAEC and JAMB examinations.
See more
December 1, 2018: 25th Graduation Anniversary and Book Launch, Lead City University, Ibadan
In line with the tradition of Ilegrams, we continue to give back to the school from the little that we have. We’ve donated textbooks and office equipment like photocopier, scanner and computer system in the past. In 2018, we also inspired a lot of students through our “Career Talk” session. This has now become an annual event. Also, in September 2019, we awarded scholarships to 10 indigent students which will cover the cost of WAEC and JAMB examinations.
See more
Chronology of Notable Events of the Past 10 Years
- Dec 16, 2017 - Annual Reunion @ Jevinik Place, Isaac John, Ikeja-GRA, Lagos
View All
- Oct 20-22, 2017 – Texas ’17 Diaspora Reunion, San Antonio, Texas, USA
View All
- Dec 24, 2016 – Annual Reunion, Ilesa Grammar School, Ilesa
View All
- Aug 16-18, 2016 – Dartford ’16 Diaspora Reunion, Dartford, Kent, UK
View All
- Dec 26, 2015 – Mega Reunion & Teachers’ Appreciation, Ilesa Grammar School, Ilesa
View All
- Dec 26, 2015 – Mega Reunion & Teachers’ Appreciation, Ilesa Grammar School, Ilesa
View All
- June 7, 2015 – Maiden Diaspora Reunion, Maryland, USA
View All
- Dec 27, 2014 – Maiden Reunion, Ikeja City Park, Lagos
View All
Moments
Welcome to Moments, a living archive of the memories that define us. This is where we preserve and celebrate the rich history of our alumni community — one video at a time. From landmark reunions to inspiring outreach programs, heartfelt speeches to spontaneous laughter, these clips capture the spirit, milestones, and magic we've shared over the years
View All
Then & Now — Faces Through Time
“Then & Now” is a visual celebration of our shared journey — a tribute to where we started and how far we’ve come. Here, you’ll find decades-old photos of our members, captured during their years in school (including pre- and post-secondary education days) — full of youthful energy, laughter, and unforgettable style.
View All
Owanbes — Celebrating Life, Together
Welcome to Owanbes, our vibrant gallery of memories from the many celebrations that bring our alumni family together beyond the classroom. From landmark birthday parties and housewarmings to parents' milestone celebrations and funerals marked with dignity and love — this is where we honor the joyful, the memorable, and the meaningful.
View All