LATE CHIEF MRS. FELICIA ADEOLA ADESIYUN |
Our founder, the proprietress and foundation Headmistress of our famous Adeola Model School was a woman of presence and mark in the school administration, and also a professional teacher to the core.
Mrs F.A Adesiyun brought glory and honor to Offa and its developmental efforts especially in the area of education through the establishment of this great school. The blessings derived from this citadel of learning later (a subject of green envy among her peers) were not restricted to Offa alone but to many other towns and cities in Nigeria where several pupils were sent there to acquire sound primary education.
How it all started |
Having passed the course at London University for the Teacher Professional Course, Late Chief Mrs. Felicia Adeola Adesiyun (Nee Olafimihan) returned to Nigeria in 1960 and founded the Adeola Model School beginning with a Nursery class with only 4 pupils in attendance. That humble and lowly beginning in the private establishment and administration of Nursery-Primary in Offa later gave rise to the present education colossus called Adeola Model School (and later a new addition called Adeola College).
She was, until her death on 30th December, 2009, a great factor in the attainment of the educational goals of her schools.
She was able to own the first and best private primary school in the old Northern Nigeria.
Adeola Model School came into existence in April, 1960 as a Nursery Class with only 4 pupils in attendance.
The Primary Section began operation in anticipation of the Government approval.
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The school underwent an inspection exercise that was to either encourage her existence or terminate it. The report favored her existence.
IV. The School Motto, "MAKE HAY WHILE THE SUN SHINES", was designed by the proprietress.
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I. Official Approval for the commencement of Adeola Model School as a full fledge Government approved private Primary School was received on February 10 through a telegram.
II. The approval was obtained during the era of Colonel David Bamigboye, the then first Military Governor of old Kwara State
III. The Primary School became fully operational admitting pupils into all the classes 1-6. A boarding facility was provided for the pupils.
I. January 22, the School reopened with classes 1-6 and 143 pupils on roll.
II. The School Anthem was composed by Mr. Segun Okeowo, one of the dedicated teachers who served the school faithfully.
III. In August, the foundation of a block of five classrooms and office was laid near the main entrance of the school. It was the oldest block of classrooms as the school expanded and grew.
Six out of the eight final year pupils were offered admission into different secondary schools in and outside the state.
Adeola Model College was established and officially opened with pioneer students population of 36 comprising 16 boys and 20 girls.
The college had her first principal, Mr. Micheal Adeniyi Dada, an MSc.(P.H.E) holder.
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