Margaret Adeojo, formerly Margaret Jimoh, President of the Edgerley Memorial Girls Secondary School Calabar 1996 Set, expressed her excitement during the 1st reunion of the set, which took place after 28 years.
The event, held in Calabar, Cross River State, saw former students reuniting from various parts of the country to celebrate their shared history.
Adeojo shared the challenges she faced in organizing the reunion, especially the scepticism from some classmates.
Despite these hurdles, her determination led to a successful event, with nearly 40 former students in attendance, far exceeding her initial expectation of five.
She credited the success to divine support and the significant contributions of an anonymous benefactor who provided uniforms, a cake, and other essentials for the event.
“First of all, it’s a thing of joy that after 28 years, I’m seeing a lot of friends who were with me here in school. I’ve not seen them, most of them for 28 years now.So seeing them again here today is a good sign.” She stated.
The reunion, which began on Thursday, August 15, 2024, included several activities aimed at fostering unity and rekindling old friendships.
The former students visited their alma mater, participated in a symposium on “The Power of Togetherness,” and attended a health talk on cancer awareness.
The event also included a condolence visit to Mrs Eme Affiah, President of the Unified Chapter of the Edgerley Girls Memorial Secondary School Old Girls Association whose husband passed away recently.
The reunion will continue with a visit to the Retired Principal who was active during the time of the old girls, Elder Mrs. Helen Archibong, a trip to Marina Resort, and will conclude with a Thanksgiving service on Sunday, August 18, 2024.
Adeojo emphasized that the main focus of the reunion was to bring everyone together as one, regardless of their tribe or background, under the message, “Let love lead.”
“Another thing I want to achieve is that togetherness. I want to bring all of us together as one.
Not minding our tribe, not minding our background and all that. I want all of us to know that we are one. That is just what the main focus of this reunion is all about.”
