The Valedictory Service of Anglican Grammar School, Ogbomoso, Oyo State, was marked by jubilation as old students and the family of the late Ben Oke presented prizes to outstanding students. The awards recognised academic excellence in various subjects and celebrated the overall best students.
Some of the donors are Dr.Tayo Adiatu, chairman of Tulcan Energy Ltd (Best in English, Maths and Chemistry); Engr. Bolaji Ajao (Best in Science); Chief Mrs. Funmilayo Afon (Best in Maths); Prof Gbenga Bello (Best in Chemistry) and Mrs. Faronbi, awarded in honour of the late Mr. Ajayí, a one-time Physics teacher and PTA-employed teacher in the school (Best in Physics and Maths).
Others are Professor John Akinola Akintola, Alapa of Okin-Apa (Best in Biology); Mr. Rotimi Adewole (Best in Fine Art, Commerce, Economics, Accounting, and Maths); Dn. Abiodun Olowe, principal of the school and his wife, Dns Adewemimo Olowe, who were both old students (Best in Geography and most dutiful and responsible student and Best in CRS respectively).
Also, the family of late Benjamin Adeniyi Oke, pioneer principal of the school who died five years ago, awarded big prizes to the Best student in English, the overall best student and paid WAEC fees of five students for 2026. The family started the awards five years ago in memory of their father, with the payment of WAEC fees newly introduced.
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