Former Vice President of Nigeria, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, will deliver the inaugural Igbobi College Old Boys’ Association (ICOBA) Public Lecture as part of the activities commemorating the school’s 94th Founders’ Day celebration.
The event is scheduled for February 2, 2026, at the Rev. Angus Memorial Hall, Igbobi College, Yaba, Lagos. The day’s proceedings will feature a Founders’ Day communion service at 8:00 a.m. in the school chapel.
Osinbajo, a distinguished alumnus of Igbobi College, will deliver an address on the theme: “Endowment as Legacy: Building Generational Strength for Educational Institutions in Nigeria.”
The lecture will mark the official launch of a N10 billion Igbobi College Endowment Fund, aimed at securing the enduring legacy and future of this historic institution.
It’s a bold, game-changing initiative designed to ensure Igbobi College’s continued excellence for generations to come.
According to a statement issued by ICOBA Publicity Secretary, Mr Femi Bankole, the endowment initiative aims to recommit to, reimagine, and reform the future of Igbobi College through strategic investments in infrastructure and student development. Key areas of focus include: infrastructure renaissance; expansion of student life facilities and dormitories; advancement of science, technology, and innovation; excellence in sports and arts; and digital transformation and smart learning systems.
The event is expected to attract prominent alumni, public office holders, and business leaders. Among the anticipated participants are Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Lady Maiden Ibru, Babatunde Raji Fashola, Opeyemi Agbaje, Pa Elliot Oladipo Yemitan, and Siji Adeyinka, among others.
