Wale Lawal Elected OJ’GRAMMS Alumni President, Promises Infrastructural Development
Popular socialite and businessman, Wale Lawal has been elected as the new President of Ojodu Grammar School Old Students Association (OJ’GRAMMS).
Lawal emerged the winner of the election held on Saturday, 7 November after securing the majority of votes cast.
Other elected members include: Okoh Abdulahi (VICE PRESIDENT 1), Adebisi Olowofela (VICE PRESIDENT2), Glory Okirie (GENERAL SECRETARY), Ayemowa Damilare (P.R.O), Ayoola Adekunle (EX OFFICIO 1), Babatunde Idowu (FINANCIAL SECRETARY), Chibuzor Onyilimba (TREASURER) and Olajumoke Taiwo (SOCIAL SECRETARY).
In his acceptance speech, after being declared winner by Bayo Adetu, the Electoral Committee Chairman, Lawal reiterated his commitment to the infrastructural and welfare development of the alma mater and members of the Alumni.
Lawal stated that “My vision is to build an association that every member will be proud to belong to, an association founded on unity, transparency, inclusiveness, accountability, and sustainable development.
”My priority is to build a stronger, more effective, and more engaging Ojgrams Alumni, where every member feels valued, heard, respected, and encouraged to contribute meaningfully to our collective progress.”
He added that his administration will review the arrangements and facilities at Alumni’s current meeting venue, with a view to making meetings better organised, more comfortable, and more conducive to meaningful discussions and effective decision-making.
Lawal noted that the goal is to create an environment that encourages active participation, strengthens relationships among members, and promotes a greater sense of belonging within the association.
”I believe that a conducive meeting environment will improve attendance, encourage constructive engagement, and enhance the overall effectiveness of our meetings,” Lawal hinted.
On transparency and inclusiveness, Lawal promised that his administration will foster a strong and cordial working relationship with the Board of Trustees, set coordinators, and the executive team to ensure that decisions affecting the association are made through consultation, mutual respect, and collective responsibility.
”I believe that effective leadership requires listening, collaboration, transparency, and respect for the contributions of every stakeholder.
”Under my leadership, we will promote an administration that values the opinions of members, respects the established structures of the association, and places the collective interests of Ojgrams Alumni above personal considerations.
”Together, we will build a transparent, inclusive, and progressive administration that gives every stakeholder a sense of ownership and responsibility for the growth of our association,” he concluded.
