Rimi (St. John’s) College old students hold National Reunion Dec. 1-3
Old students of Rimi (St. John’s) College, Kaduna are to hold a National Reunion from Dec. 1 – 3, 2023.
The reunion, which is to be held at the school premises, is expected to start with special prayers for the 74 years old school on Friday.
A programme of events lined up for the reunion, showed that two novelty football matches would be played same day.
The matches will be between the old students and teachers of the school.
The programme, signed by Mr Michael Reis, Chairman of the Organising Committee, also indicated that the old students would undertake a tour of their old school on Saturday.
Further details showed that a lecture would be delivered that Saturday by Alhaji Mansur Kabir, a former President of the old boys association and immediate past Registrar of the Surveyors Council of Nigeria.
Kabir is expected to speak on the topic: “The evolution of Rimi College”.
Also to feature at the reunion are cultural dances, comedian plays, a disco party and a gala night.
The programme futher showed that awards would be given to deserving members.
The reunion is expected to be rounded off with a Thanksgiving Service at the St. John’s Church, Kaduna, on Sunday.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Rimi College, Kaduna was established by the Catholic in 1949.
It took off on Jan. 31, 1949 with a population of 63 boys under the leadership of Rev. Fr. John O’hara.
It was renamed Government Secondary School, Kaduna after it was taken over by the North-Central Government in 1972.
It was later renamed Rimi College, Kaduna.
Among old students of Rimi College are late Supreme Court Judge, Justice Saka Ibiyeye, popular movie star, Pete Edochie, Sen. Danjuma Laah and Late Chief of Army Staff, Gen. Ibrahim Attahiru.
Other former students include Mr Emmanuel Toro, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, former Kaduna State Governor, Sir Patrick Yakowa, Prof. Usman Mohammed of Baze University, Abuja, retired Col. Idris Zaria and Dr David Olusegun Oyedeji, foremost Veterinary Doctor.
Others are Mr James Magaji, former Deputy Governor of Kaduna State, Mr Ladan Purdue, foremost educationist and first old student to be appointed as principal of the school, among others. (NAN)(www.nannews.ng)
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