The St. Gregory's College Old Boys Association recently held a grand gathering in Lagos to celebrate the achievements of its distinguished alumni. On September 26, 2026, the association honoured 22 notable individuals with Lifetime Achievement Awards for their outstanding contributions to leadership, excellence, and service. The ceremony provided an opportunity for members of the St. Gregory's College family to come together and celebrate the achievements of its distinguished alumni.
Among those honoured was His Royal Majesty, Oba Abdulwasiu Omogbolahan Lawal, CON, Abisogun II, the Oniru of Iruland. He is a member of the 1982-1987 set of St. Gregory's College and has continued to distinguish himself in traditional leadership and public service. The Oniru expressed his appreciation to the St. Gregory's College family and the Old Boys Association for the recognition. He acknowledged the values of discipline, responsibility, excellence, and service instilled in him during his time at the college.
Other notable awardees included Dr. Olayemi Michael Cardoso, CON, Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, and Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu. IGP Disu, who completed his secondary education at St. Gregory's College in 1985, was recognised for his career spanning over three decades in the Nigeria Police Force. Dr. Cardoso was honoured for his contributions to public service and national development.
The list of awardees also included traditional rulers, public officials, business leaders, professionals, and other eminent Nigerians. Some of the notable awardees were HRM Oba Mobadenle Obalade Oyekan, the Onilado of Ilado; HRM Oba Abdulsemiu Orimadegun Kasali, the Adegboruwa of Igbogbo; Chief Anthony Asuquo Ani, CON; and Prince Francis Oluwole Ademola Awogboro. The recognition underscored the enduring influence of St. Gregory's College in producing men who have made significant contributions across various spheres of national life.
The ceremony served as a testament to the enduring legacy of St. Gregory's College and the impact of its alumni across generations. The Lifetime Achievement Awards highlighted the institution's long-standing tradition of nurturing men committed to excellence and service. The event provided a platform for members of the St. Gregory's College family to come together and celebrate the achievements of its distinguished alumni.
A total of 22 individuals were honoured with the Lifetime Achievement Awards. They were recognised for their outstanding contributions to leadership, excellence, and service. The awardees have made significant contributions to public service, traditional institutions, business, law, medicine, finance, security, academia, and other spheres of national life.
The St. Gregory's College Old Boys Association continues to uphold the values of discipline, responsibility, excellence, and service instilled in its members during their time at the college. The Lifetime Achievement Awards ceremony was a celebration of individual accomplishments and a testament to the enduring legacy of St. Gregory's College. The event will continue to inspire future generations of St. Gregory's College alumni to strive for excellence and service.
Key points
- The St. Gregory's College Old Boys Association honoured 22 distinguished alumni with Lifetime Achievement Awards.
- The ceremony celebrated the achievements of notable individuals who have made significant contributions to leadership, excellence, and service.
- The event highlighted the enduring legacy of St. Gregory's College in producing men who have gone on to make a positive impact across various spheres of national life.
