She made this statement during a press briefing to kick off the academic institution’s 70th anniversary celebrations, which included a logo unveiling ceremony.
The flag-off and logo unveil, which took place at the 2024 Annual General Meeting at Corona School Victoria Island, was attended by members of the Corona Schools board, staff, Parents Teachers Association representatives, and Alumni Association.
She explained that the flag-off ceremony was the beginning of a series of activities planned to commemorate the institution’s seven decades of excellence.
“To have existed for 70 years in any economy is a major feat, but even more importantly for us is our ability to have recorded steady growth within this period,” she said.
Adesina added that as a player in the educational sector, the institution was very proud of the enviable heights attained by its alumni across diverse sectors of the economy.
As part of activities to commemorate the 70th-anniversary celebration, Adesina explained that the institution would be recognising and rewarding long-serving staff members who had contributed immensely to the growth of the organisation.
“We will be hosting an educator’s roundtable as part of activities to mark this noble feat. The forum will host professionals and experts in the educational space who will critically review the country’s educational journey so far, current efforts, and propose thought-provoking ideas that would inform result-oriented policies and generally improve the quality of education in the country.”
Reminiscing on the institution’s core values over the years, Adesina listed pedigree, integrity, value-driven, self-belief, and the commitment to continue improving the standard of service delivery as the backbone of the institution.
The Chairman of the Governing Board, Honourable Justice Raliat Adebiyi, in her speech, captured the journey of the brand and the significance of the platinum celebration.
This was followed by the unveiling of the logo, which was done by the President of the Board of Trustees, represented by Mr Dotun Sulaiman, along with the Chairman of the Governing Board.
The Anniversary Planning Committee Chair, Mrs Ayaba Ayo-Joseph, gave details of other activities scheduled to span the entire year, citing the brand’s sustainability, resilience, and relevance after seven decades since its establishment as a noble feat worth celebrating.
Founded in 1955, the Corona Schools’ Trust Council has stood the test of time and currently has five nursery schools, four primary schools, two secondary schools, and a College of Education, all within Lagos and Ogun states. The institution boasts a strong network of notable alumni who can be found in varying spheres of life, making an impact and living out the values of the citadel of learning.
