Founder’s Day Service and Merit Awards Ceremony 2020
You are cordially invited to our Founder’s Day Service and Merit Awards Ceremony. The Awardees for 2020 are:- Otunba Mobolaji A Falase (RIBA) — Services to ICOBA Europe
- Oluseye Oyediran — Services to ICOBA Europe
- WICOBA (Wives & Women of ICOBA) 73-78/80 Group — Services to the Nation
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Ebenorah Sefena Pamela Olatunbosun
(nee Spencer-Greywoode) 1950 – 2018
It is with great sadness that the family of our brother, Professor Remi Olatunbosun (Freeman House: 62–66/68), announces the death of his wife, Mrs Ebenorah Sefena Pamela Olatunbosun (nee Spencer-Greywoode). Professor Olatunbosun is a long-standing and active member of the Midlands chapter of ICOBA Europe. He is also the son of the late Mr J O Olatunbosun, former Principal of Igbobi College.
Thanksgiving Service and Celebration of Her Life
Friday, 19th October 2018
Funeral service
Time: 11.00 am Venue: Longbridge Methodist Church, 1654/8 Bristol Road South, Birmingham B45 9TYInterment
Time: 12.30 pm Venue: North Bromsgrove Cemetery, 21 Barley Mow Lane, Catshill, Bromsgrove B61 0LUReception
Time: 1.30 pm — 5.00 pm Venue: Birmingham Botanical Gardens, Westbourne Road, Birmingham B15 3TR No floral tributes (wreathes, flowers) please. Instead, the family request donations to either of the following charities using the links below or through the collection box at the funeral: Christian Aid Cancer Research UK It was Sefena’s wish that this should be a celebration of her life. Therefore we ask that you do not wear black – bright colours, especially dark pink/purple (which were her favourite colours) would be most appropriate. For those arriving in Birmingham by train, take the local train from New Street Station. Please make every effort to support our dear brother and his family at this time.Nigerian Chaplaincy Annual Harvest Thanksgiving Service and Harvest Feast 2017
You are cordially invited to the above event which will be held at:
St John the Evangelist Church
Pemberton Gardens
Upper Holloway
London N19 5RR
3.00pm, Sunday, 17th September 2017
Preacher
Rev Canon Martin Greenfield
Rector of All Saints Sanderstead, South Croydon
Formerly CMS Mission Partner in Nigeria
Chairman
Otunba Architect Mobolaji Falase (67-71/73)
Former Chairman ICOBA Europe & President Yoruba Council of Elders Europe & America
For more information click here.
ICOBA Rockets (Europe) v Government College Lagos Eric Moore Old Boys Association (Europe Chapter)
Sixth Annual Sports and Family Fun Day
The Nigerian Schools Foundation will be holding the event on Bank Holiday Sunday (27th August 2017) from Noon till 7.00pm at: Allianz Park Greenlands Lane Hendon London NW4 1RL The entrance fee is £2.00 and parking is free. Activities will include, Track & Field, Football, Table Tennis and Lawn Tennis. There will be live music, food and drinks, exhibition stalls and much more. It is an opportunity to meet other members of the Nigerian community and celebrate our common heritage. For more information click here or for a video of what is on offer click here.Notice of ICOBA Europe Elections 2017
ICOBA (International) AGM/Elections
ICOBA Europe wins at Methodist Girls High School Old Girls Association (UK/Ireland Branch) ‘Lit Day’
At this much anticipated event and given the close relationship with the host school, the team was under pressure to deliver in the various competitions on the day. We were represented by Jonathan Odugbemi who lived up to his reputation as an excellent debater while at Igbobi. Jonathan presented his very persuasive arguments with great style and aplomb and we won the debating competition convincingly. The school also won the Fashion Parade with Kunle Adeniji, Tolu Soyomokun leading the way. They were ably supported by Segun Ifaturoti and Seye Oyediran. Overall, we demonstrated a combination of serious academic rigour, eloquence, style and chic in both competitions. Schools attending the event were required to turn up in uniform and some were rather disappointed we didn’t dress up in khaki shirts and shorts until we explained/reminded them that we only ever attended Lit Days in our Sunday whites. It was nostalgic to see very familiar school uniforms — Methodist Girls High School, Our Lady of Apostles, Reagan Memorial, CMS Grammar Shcool and Methodist Boys High School. The various waistlines though may have changed somewhat 🙂
You can view pictures from the day here.
Have you booked your place at the Dr Olumide Awe Memorial Lecture/Bi-Annual Dinner & Dance?
This is a reminder that on Saturday, 11 November 2017 we will be holding our Bi-Annual Dinner & Dance which promises to be great fun and an opportunity to meet old friends and new alike. The event will be a celebration of our alma mater and good food, drink, music and festivity will be provided.
As we rejoice at the reunion of old friends, we will remember one of our dearest departed, Dr Olumide Awe, a former Chairman of the Igbobi College Old Boys Association Europe Branch. We will be holding the first ever Dr Olumide Awe Memorial Lecture to honour his memory and make a contribution to intellectual discourse on subjects close to our community. We have therefore invited Dr Dele Olajide, who is a distinguished mental health practitioner, as our inaugural speaker to talk about the stigma of mental health amongst black Africans. It promises to be very informative and educational.
Tickets can be purchased here.
ICOBA Europe at Royal Ascot 2017 Report
This proved to be a truly wonderful experience for those that attended. Dressed in ICOBA themed finery, the majority of those in the group met up at Waterloo Station where they boarded the train to Ascot. The journey itself was most enjoyable with the sparkling wine (and non-alcholic beverages) and nibbles consumed on the train setting up what was to be an excellent afternoon. Located in the Queen Anne Enclosure, the party was sufficiently close to the great and the good of British society and particulary enjoyed the ride past of Her Majesty and the rest of the Royal Procession. The horses whizzing past every now and then added to the excitement and the group managed to about break even on the group bets placed. The day ended with a communal sing-a-long around the bandstand led by the Royal Welsh Guards.
To view more pictures from the day click here.
Government College Ikorodu Old Students Association (GCIOSA) — UK: Masked & Black Tie Evening
We have been invited to join GCIOSA in celebrating the above event to mark its Founder’s Day. It is suggested that a unique school mask is adopted for the evening which promises to be full of fun activities and laughter. GCIOSA also aim to raise funds to provide digital equipment for current students at their school. The event will take place on: Saturday, 23rd September 2017 from 6.00pm till 1.00am at: Leopold Primary School on Gweneth Rickus Site Brentfield Road London NW10 8HE (Adjacent to Neasden Temple) Details on how to purchase tickets can be found here.Mid-year General Meeting
Our mid-year general meeting is once again being held in Birmingham this year. If you have not already made arrangements to attend, then please make every effort to do so. This meeting will discuss upcoming events and other matters related to the progess of our alma mater and association in general. Date: 13 May 2017 Time: 2pm – 5.30pm Venue: Church Hall St Johns Church Walmley 8 Walmley Road Walmley Sutton Coldfield B76 1QNObituary – Pa Shodeke (1939 set)
Funeral arrangements
Wake keeping 10th May 2017 5pm – 8pm St John the Baptist & St James Church Great Cambridge Road London N17 8LP Refreshments provided Service 11th May 2017 2pm – 3pm St John the Baptist & St James Church Great Cambridge Road London N17 8LP Interment 3.30pm Edmonton Cemetery Church Street London N9 9HP Reception venue to be announced Please make every effort to attend these events and honour his memory. May his soul rest in peace.Obituary: Sola Osinibi (Aggrey House: 73–78/80)
It is with deep sadness we announce the death of our brother, Sola Osinibi, who passed away after a sudden illness. Our prayers go to his family at this sad time.
Sola was the first Treasurer of ICOBA UK (as we were known then). He leaves behind Uzma, his wife, and two daughters aged 14 and 10. Burial arrangements will be announced in due course. May his soul rest in peace.
Obituary: Dr Williams
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing away of our brother, Dr Williams, in Liverpool late last year. Dr Williams attended the school in the 60s. More details to follow.Akin Coker’s father passes away
Our former Executive Committee member, Akin Coker (Aggrey House: 76-81/83), has sadly lost his father, Pa Clifford Mobolaji Coker. Please show support for Akin and his family at this time. Funeral arrangements are as follows: United Kingdom Service of Songs Thursday, 2 February — 6:30pm – 9pm Sanderson Hall Mickleham Road St. Pauls Cray Orpington BR5 2RW Nigeria Christian Wake Keep Thursday, 9th February — 6pm YCC Hall St Dominics Church Herbert Macaulay Street Yaba Lagos Funeral Service Friday, 10th February — 10am St Dominics Church Herbert Macaulay Street Yaba Lagos Interment Ikoyi Cemetery Reception follows immediately after at Nikom Events Center Yaba Behind Presbyterian Church Yaba, LagosBolaji Olugbusi (aged 59)
It is with sadness that we announce the passing away of our dear brother, Bolaji Olugbusi (69–73/75: Oluwole House). He was a classmate of our Chaplain, Rev Bunmi Fagbemi and the Vice President of Nigeria, Prof Yemi Osibajo amongst others. Final rites are as follows:
London, UK
Celebration/Songs of Praise 6.30pm – 7.30pm 21 December 2016 Giggs Hill Church St Paul’s Cray Orpington BR5 2SANigeria
Wakekeeping 28th December 2016 Burial 29th December 2016 Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him. Rest in peace.Service of Nine Lessons and Carols
Femi Awotesu (73-77/79: Freeman House) is a Warden of The Nigerian Chaplaincy in London. He and The Chaplaincy would like to invite all to a service of Nine Lessons and Carols. The service will be held on: Sunday, 18th December 2016 at 4.00 pm prompt at: St. John the Evangelist Church Pemberton Gardens Upper Holloway London N19 5RR Preacher: The Rt. Revd. Precious Omoku (Former Adviser to The Archbishop Of Canterbury on Anglican Communion Affairs)Late Ladi Benson Trainer Store Clearance Sale
The late son of our brother, JImi Benson, owned a trainer store specialising in trainers from both popular and luxury designer brands. Jimi and his wife, Gail, now plan to sell off these items and the proceeds will go into their granddaughters’ endowment fund. These items are being offered at the wholesale prices Ladi paid for them. For those who may still be looking for Christmas gifts, this is an opporutinity to buy these items at reasonable prices and more importantly contribute to the fund the Benson’s have established for Baylee-Blue and Beau Atinuke. To view items and prices please click on the links below: Trainers Stock and Prices If you wish to purchase any items, please contact Jimi Benson here.Second Golf Day – October 2016
Following the success of the Golf Day held in May this year, we will be holding another one at the end of October.
Venue
Greenwich Peninsula Golf Range
265 Tunnel Avenue
London
SE10 0QE
Date
12 Noon, Saturday, 29th October
Price
£35 – This includes 1.5 hours of tuition with a PGA professional, platters, tea and coffee plus unlimited balls and club hire.
There are limited places so please book now so as not to be disappointed.
You can make your payment at the link below:
https://icoba-europe.org/payments
Olorogun Michael C. O. Ibru
The family of Olorogun Michael C. O. Ibru cordially invites you to join in celebrating his life. Date: Monday 26th of September, 2016 Time: 5:30pm Location: St. John’s Church, Lansdowne Crescent, Notting Hill, London W11 2NN. Reception to follow immediately at the church. Please come along with your thoughts, prayers and fondest memories of Olorogun Michael Ibru. Please Visit: http://olorogun-michael-ibru.forevermissed.com/Olawale Ayodele — Lying in State
For those wishing to pay their respects, the body of our beloved brother Olawale Ayodele will lie in state from 12 noon till 4pm on Tuesday, 26th July 2016 at the Co-operative Funeralcare, 15 High Street, Harlesden, London NW10 4NA. Details of the other final rites can be found further below.New Grandchild for Gail and Jimmy Benson
In loving memory of
Olawale Ayodele (74 – 79/81)
(11 June 1962 – 4 July 2016)
We now have details of the final rites for our brother Olawale Ayodele: Tuesday, 26th July 2016 Service of Songs Time: 7pm The Redeemed Christian Church of God Jesus House for all the Nations 112 Brent Terrace London NW2 1LTWednesday, 27th July 2016
Funeral Service Time: 12pm The Redeemed Christian Church of God Jesus House for all the Nations 112 Brent Terrace London NW2 1LT Interment Hendon Cemetery Holders Hill Road Mill Hill London NW7 1NB Reception The Redeemed Christian Church of God Jesus House for all the Nations 112 Brent Terrace London NW2 1LT Please support the Ayodele family at this sad and difficult time. For those wanting to make a financial contribution to the family you can do so at the link below either via your PayPal account or by credit/debit card when you check out as a guest: https://icoba-europe.org/paymentsIn loving memory of
Prince Taiwo Fregene (73–78/80)
(11 January 1960 – 11 June 2016)
Burial arrangements for our brother Taiwo Fregene are as follows:Thursday, 14th July
12pm — Funeral Service Christs Disciples Mission International, Lighthouse Branch St. Pauls Church 4 Crossroad Woodford Bridge IG8 8BS 2pm — Interment Forest Park Cemetery Forest Road, Ilford Hainault Essex IG6 3HP 3pm — Reception Redbridge Cycling Centre Forest Road, Ilford Hainault Essex IG6 3HP Please support Taiwo Fregene’s family at this time. May his soul rest in peace.New Addition to the Family of Late Dr Awe
The late Dr Olumide Awe’s son, Damola, and his wife, Nyime, have had a baby girl. The baby was born on Saturday, 4th June 2016 and both mother and baby are doing well. ICOBA Europe would like to congratulate the family, and Mrs Janet Awe on the arrival of her first grandchild.Farewell Ceremony & Celebration of Life of Mrs Susan Olawamide Adewakun (aged 80)
Demola Adewakun, a former member of the Executive Committee of ICOBA Europe, has sadly lost his mother, Mrs Susan Olawamide Adewakun (nee Ige), who passed on peacefully on Thursday, May 5,
2016 (aged 80yrs).
Please show suipport for Demola and his family by attending the various planned events, of which the first is the Service of Songs to be held in London this afternoon.
The full Programme of Events is as follows:
Today (Saturday, June 4)
Service of Songs – UK Croydon Tabernacle 38–40 Parsons Mead, Croydon CR0 3SL Time: 5:00pmTuesday, June 21
Service of Songs – Nigeria St Lukes Anglican Church 21 Ilamoye Street, Off Adesina Street Ijesha-Tedo, Surulere, Lagos Time: 5:00pmThursday, June 23
Christian Wake Keeping 25 Awokiyesi Avenue Ile-Oluji, Ondo State Time: 5:00pmFriday, June 24
Funeral Service St Peter Cathedral Ile-oluji Ile-Oluji, Ondo State Time: 10:00am Interment follows immediately after Reception Gboluji Grammar School Grounds. Ile-Oluji, Ondo State R.S.V.P Demola Adewakun May her soul rest in peace.Obsequies — Sebastian Adeniran-Olule
(25/10/95 – 09/05/16)
Friday, 10th June 2016
Burial Ceremony Morning – Family Only Service of Remembrance Afternoon – All are welcome to attend Time: 2 pm To be held at: The Chapel, Wellington College, Dukes Ride, Crowthorne,Berkshire, RG45 7PU The family request that in lieu of flowers, donations are made to the Seb Adeniran-Olule Charitable Fund, a trust supported by Harlequins and Wellington College, where Seb was a pupil. The Fund has been established to provide educational and sporting opportunities for talented rugby players who would otherwise not be able to access them. To find out more about the Fund and to make donations, please click here.Golfing Clinic – 28 May 2016
The Golfing Clinic was a hugh success with all available places being taken up. The morning started a bit wet but soon dried out. All aspiring golfers were initially placed on the putting green and were instructed by one of the club’s pros. Those who were more experienced golfers were taken away to the driving range by the senior club pro. All the others later joined them on the range and took turns in hitting the ball with various levels of success. It was great fun and after the clinic was over we retired to the club house where a wonderful buffet was provided. Many thanks to Kunle Adeniji who organised the event.
Photos from the Day