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Olivet Baptist High School National Old Students Unveils 80th Anniversary Events

OLIVET BAPTIST HIGH SCHOOL NATIONAL OLD STUDENTS’ ASSOCIATION UNVEILS 80TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION: APRIL 10 -13 2025

The Olivet Baptist High School National Old Students Association is excited to announce a 3-day celebration schedule to commemorate the school’s 80th Anniversary, set to take place from April 10th to 13th. A key event in this celebratory calendar is a fundraising initiative on Saturday, April 12, aimed at rallying alumni worldwide for Legacy Projects that will support the structural and technological development of Olivet Heights.

In a joint media statement, Dr. Wale Okediran, President of the National Old Students Association, and Dr. Olusegun K. Ahmadu, Chairman of the 80th Anniversary Central Planning Committee, emphasized that the activities have been thoughtfully curated to serve as a reunion platform for former students. The mission is to drive educational and infrastructural projects that ensure current students enjoy a superior learning experience. "This 80th Anniversary celebration is therefore designed to honour the rich history of the school and showcase its enduring impact to the whole world," they explained.

While noting that the Old Students Association has, in the past, implemented many iconic projects like the upgrading of learning facilities and sports complex, construction of the school hall, donation of computers and other learning aids, and construction of the school gate, among others, they said the 80th Anniversary Fundraising would be further channeled towards restoring and enhancing the glory of the School.

“The Project Implementation Team is using this medium to call on all alumni to register for and be part of the X Space Conversation by filling the Google Form we shall be promoting across the digital platforms so that their data can be adequately updated. It is a unique opportunity for all old students' home and abroad to come together to relive the old times and chart an impactful future for our great Alma mater,” they submitted.

In addition to the fundraising event, the celebration will feature a Twitter Space conversation designed to reunite alumni across all Year Sets. Further, a comprehensive documentary showcasing the school’s evolution and the diverse generations of Olivetians will be promoted digitally. The primary aim is to strengthen the bond among alumni and inspire them to unite in demonstrating loyalty, commitment, and passion for the school's advancement and welfare.

Olivet Baptist High School, formerly Baptist Boys' High School, is an iconic public secondary school located in Oyo town. Affiliated with the Nigerian Baptist Convention, it was founded by the American International Mission Board on 29 January 1945 on its original site in the premises of the old Baptist mission house at Oke-Isokun, Oyo, Oyo State. Currently, the School is located on the Old Ibadan – Oyo Road. Its vibrant National Old Students Association (NOSA) was founded in 1976. “For 80 remarkable years, Olivet Heights, Oyo, has stood as a beacon of learning, growth, and community transformation, nurturing generations of thinkers, leaders, and visionaries. As we mark this historic 80th anniversary milestone, it is vital not only to celebrate its enduring legacy but, more importantly, to address its urgent needs through a meaningful spirit of giving back,” remarked the representatives.

This celebration marks a unique occasion for the Olivet community to come together and invest in the future of Olivet Baptist High School. At its inception, the school was among the few in Nigeria outside Lagos that boasted hostel facilities, staff quarters, and excellent laboratories for sciences, home economics/food & nutrition, fine arts, and music. It also featured workshops for metalwork, woodwork, and technical drawing (mechanical/building), an agricultural center with poultry and a fishpond, and various sports facilities. Consequently, Olivet Heights became a dominant force in inter-school academic literary debating competitions and sports, excelling in soccer, basketball, hockey, handball, and athletics. The school also offered facilities for lawn tennis, cricket, squash, badminton, volleyball, chess, and table tennis.

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Re: Olivet Baptist High School National Old Students Unveils 80th Anniversary Events by lekanolaolu: 2:18pm

Congratulations to all alumni. Oliver Baptist High School is a great and respectable school.

6 Likes Re: Olivet Baptist High School National Old Students Unveils 80th Anniversary Events by oyebolaidris: 2:18pm

The school is just behind my window

4 Likes Re: Olivet Baptist High School National Old Students Unveils 80th Anniversary Events by LARRYOBRAIN(m): 2:19pm

Up school. Olivet HEIGHTS Oyo.

5 Likes Re: Olivet Baptist High School National Old Students Unveils 80th Anniversary Events by RealNiggaDee(m): 2:20pm

The best people you'd meet are in secondary school.

After that , forget it .

2 Likes Re: Olivet Baptist High School National Old Students Unveils 80th Anniversary Events by datola: 2:20pm

Great school!

Who are the notable alumi?

1 Like Re: Olivet Baptist High School National Old Students Unveils 80th Anniversary Events by datola: 2:21pm

LARRYOBRAIN:
Up school. Olivet HEIGHTS Oyo.

All are Up School!

Re: Olivet Baptist High School National Old Students Unveils 80th Anniversary Events by datola: 2:21pm
RealNiggaDee:
The best people you'd meet are in secondary school.

After that , forget it .

I think you are correct. People connect more with secondary school old mates than their university counterparts

5 Likes Re: Olivet Baptist High School National Old Students Unveils 80th Anniversary Events by omolola100(f): 2:22pm

This school don try
When will queen school Apata host their reunion

2 Likes Re: Olivet Baptist High School National Old Students Unveils 80th Anniversary Events by PRINCESSFCFANSs: 2:26pm

OK ,

Good

Princess Faith Chukwu

Re: Olivet Baptist High School National Old Students Unveils 80th Anniversary Events by mrjaybaba(m): 2:27pm
omolola100:
This school don try
When will queen school Apata host their reunion

White & blue uniform students.

😀😁😂

Re: Olivet Baptist High School National Old Students Unveils 80th Anniversary Events by HORLADY(m): 2:28pm

The blinking statue story comes to mind.

2 Likes Re: Olivet Baptist High School National Old Students Unveils 80th Anniversary Events by Seunomobo: 2:31pm

datola:

I think you are correct. People connect more with secondary school old mates than their university counterparts

Introverts can't relate ...

1 Like Re: Olivet Baptist High School National Old Students Unveils 80th Anniversary Events by omolola100(f): 2:33pm

mrjaybaba:

White & blue uniform students.

😀😁😂

😂

1 Like Re: Olivet Baptist High School National Old Students Unveils 80th Anniversary Events by Finesse247: 2:34pm

The likes of Femi Otedola, Oba Otudeko, Ayo Fayose, Rasidi Ladoja and many great men and women attended this school

3 Likes 1 ShareRe: Olivet Baptist High School National Old Students Unveils 80th Anniversary Events by Officialseriki: 2:37pm

Who get link to join the school alumni group?

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Re: Olivet Baptist High School National Old Students Unveils 80th Anniversary Events by EXOUSIAng: 2:37pm

Great school.
One of the greatest yet underrated schools in the country.

The alumni should be a standard in Nigeria

Re: Olivet Baptist High School National Old Students Unveils 80th Anniversary Events by Indelibleage: 2:40pm

My school Olivet!!!

Re: Olivet Baptist High School National Old Students Unveils 80th Anniversary Events by sylve11: 2:42pm
RealNiggaDee:
The best people you'd meet are in secondary school.

After that , forget it .

100% cool

Re: Olivet Baptist High School National Old Students Unveils 80th Anniversary Events by lagonovo: 2:46pm

Two of my uncles and one aunt went there. We no dey hear word for house in those days. One of those old mission schools, very good in academics and sports.
That's the school of Harry Akande, Rasheed Ladoja, Ayo Fayose, Femi Otedola, Femi Hamzat, Oba Otudeko, Wande Abimbola and many more.

2 Likes Re: Olivet Baptist High School National Old Students Unveils 80th Anniversary Events by rajiedreez: 2:48pm

Me sef go great schools o

Re: Olivet Baptist High School National Old Students Unveils 80th Anniversary Events by merits(m): 2:52pm

I can't wait to see the reunion of GSS (Government Secondary School) Ilorin.

Motto:No struggle No success.

Yellow 🟡🟡 boy.

1 Like Re: Olivet Baptist High School National Old Students Unveils 80th Anniversary Events by Britishcoins(m): 2:52pm

great school, the school is situated in my domain... I wish they could make the school college of education

Re: Olivet Baptist High School National Old Students Unveils 80th Anniversary Events by Virly: 2:52pm

Good

Re: Olivet Baptist High School National Old Students Unveils 80th Anniversary Events by Pootle: 2:55pm

this school was founded at the start of second world war WW2

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