SLOOGA Inaugurates New Executive Members at Swearing-In Ceremony

The St. Louis Owo Old Girls’ Association (SLOOGA) inaugurates newly elected President and Executive Council members at a colourful oath-taking and swearing-in ceremony.

Speaking at the event, a member of the Board of Trustees of the association and Chairman of the Electoral Committee, Mrs Caroline Bukola Tenabe, described the occasion as a significant milestone in the history and evolution of SLOOGA.

Mrs Tenabe, a member of the second graduating set of St. Louis Owo, expressed gratitude to members of the association who travelled from far and near to witness what she termed an epoch-making event, marking the beginning of a new chapter in the life of the association.

She paid glowing tribute to past leaders of SLOOGA, including the pioneer President, Mrs Margaret Omolara Adare, President Emeritus Mrs Oyeyemi Jimi-Salami, and the immediate past President, Mrs Philomena Ebunoluwa Malumi, commending them and their respective executives for their sacrifices and dedication in nurturing the association from its infancy to its present stature.

Mrs Tenabe also acknowledged the solid academic and moral foundation laid by the first Principal of St. Louis Owo, Rev. Sr. Mary Micéal, as well as the successive principals who built upon that legacy of excellence. She noted that their contributions had left indelible marks in the history of the institution.

Addressing the newly inaugurated Executive Council, the Board of Trustees member urged them to uphold the core values, integrity, and standards established by their predecessors. She charged the new leadership to govern with accountability, fairness, and inclusiveness, while remaining faithful to the promises made during their electioneering campaigns.

In particular, she reminded the incoming President that she now represents all members of SLOOGA worldwide and must resist undue pressure or attempts by individuals or groups to hijack her mandate. Mrs Tenabe emphasised the need for collective decision-making, consultation, and peaceful coexistence among executive members, stressing that progress cannot thrive in an atmosphere of division or rancour.

She further called on all members of the association to put the election process behind them and rally support for the new administration in the interest of unity and sustainable development.

The newly sworn-in officers of SLOOGA are; President;  Aderinsola Oloye, Vice President; Olaitan Fasuyi Akinola, General Secretary;Oluyemisi Thompson, Assistant General Secretary; Sidikat Duromola, Treasurer;Helen Oladiipo, Financial Secretary; Olayinka Akeredolu-Martins, Public Relations Officer; Bunmi Bankole Elegbede, Legal Adviser; Debola Olaseeni (née Aralepo), Auditors; Ronke Folorunso Ijawere and Opeyemi Oteri, Welfare Officer; Mabel Oluboyede Dinakin, Ex-Officio Members; Kathleen Olalusi and Bola Odukoya, Ex-Officio Odukoya Bolanle (nee Adebayo) and Mrs Ebunoluwa Philomena Malumi

The ceremony concluded on a note of unity, as members renewed their commitment to supporting the new leadership and strengthening the bonds within the SLOOGA community.