Motivational Speech
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Motivational Speech by
Chief Dr. Maurice A.E. Soremekun
B.S, MSc, M.D, FACOG, FACS, FRS; Founding Member, MBHSOBA — North America Chapter; Lifetime Member, MBHSOBA Lagos Old Boys National Association; Past Chairman, MBHSOBA North America Chapter; Vice Chairman, MBHSOBA North America Chapter; Patron, MBHSOBA North America Chapter; BADA Asiwaju Egba; Mayegun of Keesi; Balogun of Bakatari Christians
On the occasion of Methodist Boys High School, Lagos Old Boys Association North America Chapter Convention, July 26, 2013 at Congress Plaza Hotel, Chicago, Illinois, USA
Your Royal Majesty, Oba Sir Dr. Michael Sonariwo, The Akarigbo and Paramount Ruler Remo Kingdom. Ki ade pe lori, Ki Bata pe lese, Ki esin Oba je oko pe pe pe Ki omo araye ma ri yin gbese… Kabiyesi…I The Chairman, Non Sibi Old Boys and their Families, Ladies and Gentlemen…
It is indeed a great honor and privilege to be asked to give the Keynote/motivational speech today. I thank the Local Organizing Committee (LOC) and the LOC Chairman for this great honor. Far too many years ago and at the different times in our lives, we all obtained our respective passport number two — a gateway to efficient satisfying lives from our alma mater—the one and only MBHS, Lagos.
Whatever we are today, tomorrow and forever is dependent on the foundation laid by this Great School. Having passed through the great walls of the school, we build on that strong foundation. But first let us reflect on the founding of this great school by the Missionaries in 1878. Since that time, the school has produced many eminent Nigerians and international citizens in all walks of life.
Professor Aderibigbe and Professor G. 0 Olusanya in the Centenary Celebration Souvenir provided to us some 35 years ago assessed the Contributions of our Alma Mater to the community. It was stated that “It is not the quantity but quality that matters…” Our school has not failed in that material respect. In case we have forgotten — let us cite a few examples:
1. In the Legal and Judiciary:
Justice Fatayi Williams (Chief Justice of the Federation); Chief H.O. Davies, Q.C. Pa Egerton Shyngle; Justice Y.A.0 Jinadu; Justice Said; Justice Rafiu Adeyinka (former Chief Judge of Lagos State); Sir Louis Mbanefo (former Chief Judge of Eastern Region); Justice G.B.A. Coker; Justice F. Dabiri; Barrister Sikuade, SAN; Barrister Olujinmi Oduba SAN; Al-haji Gbajabiamila; Alhaji Chief Ojuye, and Ojuye Jr.; Justice 1.1.C. Taylor (Chief Judge of Lagos) etc
2. In Politics:
H.E. Governor- General Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe, President of Nigeria; Brig-Gen. Dr. Mobolaji Johnson, First Governor of Lagos State; Com-modore Shamsideen Adekunle Lawal (Governor of Lagos State); Are-mo Segun Osoba, Governor of Ogun State; Chief 1-1.0 Davies; Prince Adeleke Adedoyin; Otunba Sir Olu Awotesu, etc
3. In Medicine:
Professor E. Latunde Odeku (Neurosurgeon); Professor L.A. Sala-ko; Dr. Akinola Maja; Dr. Sir Kofoworola Abayomi; Dr. S.O. A. Sore-mekun, etc
4. In Academia:
Professors E. Latunde Odeku; A.B. Aderibigbe; G.O. Olusanya; B.A. Williams; S. Ogunkoya; Afolabi Olabimtan; T. Vidal; E. Ogunlana; L. Salako; Olagoke; Olatunbosun; A. Kujore; Sofowora; Monelkoso (former Deputy General Director of WHO); Omojola, etc
Vice Chancellors:
Prof. Ajose, Obafemi Awolowo University; Prof. Oritsejolomi, University of Ibadan; Prof. Fatai Akisode, Lagos State University; Prof. Afolabi Toye, University of florin; Prof. Umezur-ike, Imo State University; & Sec of Committee of Nigerian Vice Chancellors; Prof. Aderibigbe, Deputy VC, Lagos State University; Adebowale Falade, Deputy VC, Lagos State University;
Royal Fathers:
His Royal Majesty, Oba Sir Dr. Michael Adeniyi Sonariwo, The Akarigbo of Remo; His Royal Highness, Oba Adekola Adesanya, The Onijagba of ljagba Sagamu; His Royal Highness, Olufunso Ad-eola, The Alaaye of Ode Remo; His Royal Highness, The Kiladejo, The First Osamawe of Ondo; His Royal Highness, Oba Saheed Ele-gusi, The Adimula III of Ikateland, etc
Great Principals:
1878-1883 Rev. Terry Topin
1889-1896 Rev. W.B. Euba (Teacher 1878)
1896-1902 Rev. S.H. Samuel (Teacher 1878)
1912-1918 Rev. A. W. Moulton Wood
1919-1927 Rev. A.W. Stacey
1927-1932 Rev. J.A. Angus
1932-1943 Rev. J.J. Jackson
1947-1955 Mr. A.B. Oyediran
1956-1962 Rev. S.A. Osinulu
1963-1978 Mr. D.A. Famoroti
Mr. 0.0. Soewu
Sir Osunneye
Evangelist Olukunle