Old Boys elects exco
Birch Freeman Old Boys Association in Lagos State has inaugurated a road linking the front to the back gate of the school, and re-elected Brig. Gen Anthony Onibasa (rtd) as
Birch Freeman Old Boys Association in Lagos State has inaugurated a road linking the front to the back gate of the school, and re-elected Brig. Gen Anthony Onibasa (rtd) as president, with other executives.
Brig. Gen Onibasa was sworn in with the others, at the association’s 2026 homecoming, at the school hall.
The executives are Vice President (School Affairs), Olalekan Oshodi, Vice President (Government and Member Affairs), Lanray Olayinka and General Secretary, Oni Temitope.
The old boys also renovated the school’s auditorium, restored 13 classrooms, provided over 200 seats and benches, gave 26 white marker boards, fans, did some painting, repaired water supply system, installed solar street lights, among others.
Conferring the oath of office, a legal practitioner, Ade Agunbiade, urged the new excos to serve selflessly and ensure commitment to the growth of the alma mater.
In his Speech, Onibasa, expressed gratitude for his re-election, while assuring the members of the association that his tenure would foster unity, support and stronger networking among the members.
“I feel grateful for the opportunity to serve. I thank the old boys for reposing confidence in me to lead at this crucial time in the history of the association.
“To all the old boys, I say come one, come all! It’s time to build our school. It is time to work together and let the best of us serve the rest of us. It is time to give back to our alma mater,” he noted.
The Lagos State Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Jamiu Balogun, while commissioning the newly constructed road by the old boys, urged the members to remain united in their efforts to develop the institution.
In his Speech, the Chairman of the transition committee, Denji Okuyiga, implored the elected team to embrace every old student of the school.
He said, “I implore the team coming in not to see their election as a winner-takes-all situation. They should embrace everyone as long as they are old students of the school who, by virtue of that, are qualified to be members of this association.”
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In his Speech, Chairman planning Committee of the homecoming, Olugbemi Soyinka, charged the old boys to renew the commitment of supporting one another and give back to the alma mater.
“Today is not just a gathering, but a celebration of our shared history, unity and the enduring bond that connects us all. Though time and distance may separate us, the values and experiences we share remain strong,” he noted.
Also, Secretary of the planning committee, Adelani Adekunle, urged members to sustain the renewed spirit of cooperation and commitment.
He said, “As we look ahead to 2026 and beyond, may we continue to uphold the values of unity, transparency and collective progress. Let this renewed spirit guide our actions as we work together to build a stronger and more vibrant association.”
The event had in attendance, old students from different generations, serving as a platform for networking, reflection, renewed commitment to the development of the school, and as unifying effects after years of faction among the old boys.
