Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, has commended St. Gregory’s College for its enduring contributions to education, character development and leadership in Lagos State and Nigeria.
The Governor gave the commendation on Saturday, September 26, 2026, at the Grand Reception and Lifetime Achievement Awards organised by the St. Gregory’s Old Boys’ Association at the Naval Dockyard, Ahmadu Bello Way, Victoria Island, Lagos.
Representing the Governor at the event, the Lagos State Head of Service, Mr. Bode Agoro, said the institution had consistently demonstrated the transformative impact of quality education, with its alumni making notable contributions across the public service, business, academia, professional fields and other sectors.
Sanwo-Olu also commended the establishment of the Endowment, Perpetual and Infrastructure Development Fund, describing it as a strategic initiative to preserve and strengthen the legacy of St. Gregory’s College. He noted that the Fund would support scholarships, infrastructure development, innovation, capacity building and other initiatives aimed at sustaining educational excellence.
At the ceremony, Agoro received a Lifetime Achievement Award in recognition of his distinguished career, contributions to society and service to the public. The award also recognised his role in upholding the values and traditions associated with St. Gregory’s College.
Other recipients of the Lifetime Achievement Awards included the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Dr. Olayemi Cardoso; the Inspector-General of Police, Mr. Olatunji Disu, PSC, FCIPM; the Oniru of Iruland, His Royal Majesty Oba Abdulwasiu Omogbolahan Lawal, CON, Abisogun II; the Onilado of Ilado, His Royal Majesty Oba Mobadenle Obalade Oyekan; the Adegboruwa of Igbogbo, His Royal Majesty Oba Abdulsemiu Orimadegun Kasali; Chief Anthony Asuquo Ani, CON; and Dr. Abimbola Ogunkelu, MD, FACA, FWACP, FNCS, among others.
