Abeograms Centenary Celebration

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Centenary Celebration: Programme of Events

Monday: 14th July, 2008:

10.00 am Centenary Devotion Service @ AGSOBA Hall
11.00 am Press Conference at the AGSOBA Hall
12 noon Launching of Anniversary Brochure and other mementos @ AGSOBA Hall
4.00 pm Centenary Public Lecture
(Theme: The LEGACY of Abeokuta Grammar School to the Social, Economic and Political Development of Nigeria)

Tuesday: 15th July, 2008

10.00 am Visit and homage to the Royal Father in Egbaland by present and old students.

Wednesday: 16th July, 2008

10.00 am Visit to the first site of Abeokuta Grammar School in Ijemo Agbadu
11.00 am Remembrance Service at Igbehin site of Abeokuta Grammar School
4.00 pm Confirmation Service for present students
7.00 pm Centenary Suya/Grand Bonfire Night

Thursday: 17th July, 2008

11.00 am Commissioning of the Mini Stadium by His Excellency Otunba Gbenga Daniel, Governor of Ogun State
4.00 pm Valedictory Service for Graduating Students of 2008 set at AGSOBA Hall

Friday: 18th July, 2008

12 noon 1. Feasting of student, teaching and non-teaching staff
2. Centenary Jumat Thanksgiving Service at the Central Mosque, Kobiti, Abeokuta
2.30 pm Launching of AGSOBA Scholarship Foundation at AGSOBA Hall
5.00 pm Traditional Evening by Abeokuta Grammar School Choral and Musical Groups @ AGSOBA Hall

Saturday: 19th July, 2008:

12 noon Anniversary Luncheon/Centenary Award and Dance @ AGSOBA Hall
(Admission: N5000 flat)

Sunday: 20th July, 2008:

1.00 pm Centenary Thanksgiving Service @ Cathedral of St. Peter Ake, Abeokuta
4.00 pm Special/Centenary Reception after the service @ AGSOBA Hall