ACHSO: The Pride Of ACHSOSANS

By Akindele Akeju

As my great Alma Mater clocks 45 years of its establishment, it's pertinent to show gratitude to those who laid the solid foundation we today's generation are building upon and as well appreciate individuals who have in one way or the other contributed immensely to its progress.

As we know that there are five local Government that makes  the Ogun West Senatorial Districts namely: Yewa South, Yewa North, Imeko/ Afon, Ipokia and Ado Odo/Ota. 

Egbados known as Yewa had always been very active in politics of Ogun West Senatorial Districts and they have been versatile enough to have produced some prominent Sons and Daughter who have represented the Ogun State and Nigeria at some very high levels in the helms of affairs. 

 History has it that, these set of candidates contested for the position of Councilor race are Chief Mulero Balogun, Chief I.O Akinlolu and Hon Chief Mufutau Akande Ajibola in December 1976 and later Hon Chief Mufutau Akande Ajibola become the first Councilor for Owode. 

 Hon. Akande Ajibola first project was laying-in-foundation of the school ACHSO and the herculean task begun. 

He (Ajibola) later, got elected into the state assembly in 1979 through the platform of the then Unity Party of Nigeria (UPN) and Hon. Ajibola increased the number of Secondary School in Ogun West namely Owode Secondary Schools, Owode Ilobi – Erinja High School, Ilobi/Erinja and other achievement recorded was Owode Town Hall Community Primary School Elekute, Owode. 

In 1977 he was succeeded in bringing Electricity to Owode in 1986. Honor is a reward of virtue Hon. M.A Ajibola has done his part to ensured that Ogun West was moved out from political darkness to severance lighting, no doubt, the political agenda that Unite Ilobi – Erinja and Owode together call it the idealogical goals of Unity Party of Nigeria. 

 Thus, in retrospect he put the right peg in right round hole. Since the establishment of ACHSO the people of Owode and environs were yearning for good education for their children.

 As Jane Austen said “it is a truth universally acknowledge that a bachelor in possession of a good fortune must be in want of a wife” So, that was the parents ambition for their children. 

Area Community High School Owode is a reputed to have a legion of her products doing well in the helms of affair both home and in the Diaspora, they are well known for hard Work, Valor, 

Scholasticism.

 Thus, if the general belief is that the Ogun West people are smugglers in nature simply because they border with Benin Republic but here lies the antithesis. 

The Egbados (Yewas) unarguably have played most significant roles in political struggles of this country and they have blessed with fertile land for farming.

ACHSO has produced many scholars and captain of industries such as current President of Commerce and Industries Hon KLM,  that also doubled as first Senior School Prefect of this great citadel of learning,  Hon Akinlade,  former House of Representatives Member to mention few. 

Below are Notable contributor's in the school Projects.

In my little idea and knowledge, the following precious individuals deserve to be honoured:

1. Barr SEGUN Olaotan- Even at his level he has never missed ACHSOSAN meeting

2. The first Senior Prefect Girl, Barr Iyoha-- She has been a rally point for ACHSOSAN

3. Professor Niyi Afolabi

An associate Professor at FUNAAB, a good influence to the school

4. Hon. .Mufutau Akande Ajibola for teaching us (1990 set)  and some other sets Mathematics free

5. Elder Oyegoke as one of the best Principal. Baba will say in 1984 " eyin Omo keekeke ti e seese Wole yi....

6. Mr Okutade B.A - our Principal in 1988 to 1995- He repositioned Area Community High School for global recognition.

7. One Mr Akinola from Abeokuta, also a vibrant Principal. Mr Afolabi - the Chairman of Planning Committee can attest to my submission. 

8. Prince Rotimi Olaleye

9. Professor Samuel Olurotimi EGBETOKUN, FCA.  an associate Professor Lagos State University of Education. Our vibrant Mathematics teacher.

10. Dr Babatunde Agbeyangi, FCA 

11. Late Mr Sobukola ( Post humus award) 

12. Aunty Toyin Olaiju, Mrs Adenijo-  the current Principal of Yewa College, Ilaro

( NOS 8-12) for their brain sharpening assistance, positive influences and exposure to higher institutions. They showed us d gate of universities and encourage us to further beyond secondary school)

13. Dr Olayemi Oladiji, Ph.D, a brilliant English teacher of Area Community High School, from 2011 - 2019 or thereabout for preparing the students of ACHSOfir a global debate competition for the school to compete favourably with the like of Abeokuta Grammar School, Alaba Lawsin Int'l School, Mercyland College, Tai Solarin , Remo Div and came 3rd position. Those students  that won the award of second best runner were fly out of the country. 

No wonder Dr Yemi became the first and only English teacher from Ogun West to have taught at Ogun Digital class twice at OGTV during COVID-19 in 2020.

14. What about the Grand Chief Imam of Owode Yewa

Imam Alhaji Marufudeen Olorunyeagbami

Several times I have seen him going back to Area Community High School to conduct symposium, seminar and quiz competition for the students.  

15. What about the Senior Prefect Boy of 1991 set. Mr Tunde Bakare who won the state award as the best teacher in 2021 or thereabout. 

He is a pride to us.

16. Mr Tajudeen Amusan

The first football captain of the school, a positive influences to young and talented students of ACHSO.

#45 years of Moulding Leaders worth of celebration

#Our School Our Heritage

#Our Source Our Foundation