By Daily Topic
Lagos, Nigeria — The 1995 graduating set of Ikeja Grammar School, Oshodi, Lagos state, marked its 30th anniversary with a celebration that went beyond nostalgia, spotlighting wellness, education, and youth awareness.
Delivering the keynote address, Dr. Olawale Akeem urged Nigerians to embrace healthier lifestyles, stressing that many age-related illnesses are preventable.
“Ageing is natural, but how we age depends on our diet, our movement, and our lifestyle. Exercise alone is more powerful than most medications,” he said.
Dr. Akeem listed exercise, sunlight, movement, nutrition, and hydration as key to slowing ageing and preventing lifestyle diseases, while warning against neglecting them.
The event also featured a free medical outreach by Natural Remedies International (NRI), led by Joyce Segnedji Ibes and Gloria Odio. Guests and community members benefitted from free health screenings, consultations, and practical tutorials on preventive wellness.
“Your wellbeing should always be your priority. Prevention is cheaper and more effective than cure,” the NRI team advised, while showcasing their quantum wellness technology designed to aid early detection and lifestyle management.
On education, the alumni handed over a fully renovated and equipped block of classrooms to the school. Committee member Mrs Charity Eherededino called for stronger partnerships between alumni, private sector, and government in promoting quality learning.
The menace of drug abuse also took centre stage. Joy Onatoyinbo, founder of Sikhi Springs Foundation, described adolescent drug use as a national crisis.
“Just last Monday, 442,000 teenagers aged 12 to 17 were recorded using illicit drugs. That’s not just a number, that’s a crisis,” she said, warning that discreet vaping devices, peer pressure, and lack of parental supervision are fueling early substance use.
The IKGS 95 Set 30th anniversary thus combined celebration with advocacy, serving as a platform for healthy living, education, and youth protection.
