{
  "id": 7685677,
  "title": "ICOBA 77/79 Set to Fund Third Review of Igbobi College Master Plan",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/icoba-77-79-set-to-fund-third-review-of-igbobi-college-master-plan",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-16T01:49:39.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "This Day",
    "slug": "this-day",
    "url": "https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/09/16/icoba-77-79-set-to-fund-third-review-of-igbobi-college-master-plan/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "As Igbobi College prepares to celebrate its centenary, the Igbobi College Old Boys’ Association (ICOBA) has announced that its 77/79 set will spearhead the third review of the institution’s strategic master plan. The initiative is designed to foster a clear, sustainable strategy and bolster the college’s responsiveness to the evolving educational landscape.\n\nFemi Bankole, National Publicity Secretary for ICOBA, stated that the master plan, previously developed in collaboration with the college’s board of governors, will undergo a thorough evaluation. This assessment will pinpoint implementation challenges, highlight opportunities for growth, and chart a practical roadmap for the next phase of the college’s development. Technical support from prominent management consulting firms, including Phillips Consulting and Andersen Consulting, will be secured for this endeavor.\n\nChief Yomi Badejo-Okusanya, the 12th President of ICOBA, emphasized that this review is a critical milestone for Igbobi College as it enters its second century. He highlighted the responsibility the institution bears in ensuring that it enters this new phase with a clear vision, sustainable strategy, and enhanced capacity to compete with top-tier institutions. Badejo-Okusanya noted that the involvement of the 77/79 set is significant due to its pivotal role in the creation of the original master plan. He expressed satisfaction that the 77/79 set, which played a crucial role in formulating the initial plan, is now funding and leading this crucial review.\n\nThe Chairman of the Board of Governors, Sir Babatunde Emmanuel Sobamowo, underscored that the focus should be on achieving tangible outcomes rather than merely producing another strategic document. He emphasized that this review is about more than revisiting a document; it is about defining the Igbobi College the next generation should expect. Sobamowo stressed that the board will work closely with ICOBA, the 77/79 set, college management, and other stakeholders to ensure the review results in an ambitious and implementable plan.\n\nDr. Ebun Bamgboye, Chairman of the 77/79 Set, described the initiative as a continuation of the set’s commitment to Igbobi College. He noted that previous generations contributed to the college’s origins and that it is fitting to help ensure its relevance in the college’s approaching centenary. Bamgboye reinforced the sense of duty the current generation feels to preserve the college’s heritage while adapting it to modern educational needs.\n\nThe review will build upon a renewed 10-year Master Plan initiated by Dr. Segun Fayemi of ICOBA North America. ICOBA outlined that the review will focus on several key areas: assessing the current master plan’s implementation, identifying strategic gaps and emerging priorities, establishing investment priorities, strengthening governance and accountability, and developing a detailed, costed, and measurable implementation roadmap. The review will also aim to align the college’s infrastructure, academic standards, technology, student experience, financial sustainability, governance, and brand positioning with the demands of a competitive, modern secondary school environment.\n\nICOBA emphasized that this third review serves as a bridge between the college’s distinguished past and its aspirations for the next century. It aims to fortify the educational offering, upgrade facilities, enhance governance, and bolster institutional capacity. The review is set to ensure that Igbobi College is well-prepared to meet the challenges of the upcoming century while honoring the traditions and achievements that define it.",
  "summary": "Funmi Ogundare As Igbobi College prepares to mark its centenary, the Igbobi College Old Boys’ Association (ICOBA) has announced that its 77/79 set will fund and lead the third review",
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