By Elizabeth Osayande 

The 2005 graduating class of Kings College, Lagos, under the auspices of the Kings College Old Boys Association, KCOBA Class of 2005, has celebrated 20 years of their graduation with the inauguration of some legacy projects and a dinner night.

The occasion, tagged: KCOBA Class of 2005: 20 years of brotherhood and excellence, saw goodwill messages from personalities such as the Lagos State   Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu.

Sanwo-Olu who was represented by the Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Hon. Jamiu Tolani Ali-Balogun, said: “Kings College has produced some of our nation’s most iconic figures, from the courtroom to governance, from enterprise to the arts, and your Class of 2005 is living proof that the legacy of excellence continues, and what is even more inspiring is your commitment to giving back. I am particularly delighted by the initiatives many of you are pursuing to support your alma mater and the wider community. That is the true mark of leadership.

“While we celebrate, let us also remember the challenges we face as a state and a nation. The journey ahead requires collaboration, innovation, and resilience. As residents of Lagos State, we have the unique opportunity to contribute to its growth and development. I urge everyone to leverage our collective experiences and expertise to make a meaningful impact.”

The Chairman of the Planning Committee, Iberedem Ekure, said it was a great thing to reconnect with old friends and school mates. Ekure emphasized the importance of planning for the future, while thanking his colleagues for the support that led to the execution of some legacy projects in their former school.

He said the set donated a 10,000-litre capacity tank with a treatment plant to the school.

He explained that apart from some renovation work carried out by the set in the school, they also decided to appreciate some of their former teachers for the positive impact made on their lives.

In his address, Kenneth Okolie, the Chief Executive Officer, SYNLAB Nigeria, noted: “Twenty years is a long time. Enough time to build careers, lose jobs, fall in love, change countries, raise children, start over, and discover who we truly are beneath the titles. But the real gift of a 20-year reunion isn’t just about looking back at who we were—it’s about rediscovering what still connects us at our core.”

David Apaflo described brotherhood as a strategy and noted that being the classmate of somebody could confer some privileges that otherwise could not have accrued.

“A strong cluster protects its own. Excellence without compassion is hollow. The song says we are “brothers with a common debt.” This debt is not just to the school that made us; it is to each other,” he added.

The President of KCOBA, Dr Leke Oshunniyi, commended the set and urged them to keep the flag of the school flying.