ACBC BATTALION SECRETARY LAID MOTHER TO REST.

 ACBC BATTALION SECRETARY LAID MOTHER TO REST.

The battalion secretary of Abeokuta Central Battalion Secretary, Mr Oluwaseyi Adekunle laid her mother Late Mrs Rachael Bola Adekunle (Nee Adewale) who died on 23rd February, 2024 and buried today Friday March 15th, 2024 at St. Mary’s Anglican church, Ijaiye, Abeokuta, Ogun State.

The Vicar Ven J Ola Ogunbayo admonish us in his exhortation that we shall all become history one day and that we should do what’s right always, because no one knows when death will come and take him or her away. Job 14:14 and 2 Samuel 14:14 was used as bible reference.

The burial was witnessed by mammoth crowd filling the church to the brim to give her last respect.

Abiodun Oyewo

P.R.O

72 HOURS GAME MARATHON: BOYS' BRIGADE NIGERIA OGUN STATE VISIT OSIDE OLUWOLE A MEMBER PLANNING TO BREAK GUINNESS BOOK OF RECORD.

72 HOURS GAME MARATHON: BOYS' BRIGADE NIGERIA OGUN STATE VISIT OSIDE OLUWOLE A MEMBER PLANNING TO BREAK GUINNESS BOOK OF RECORD. 

The Boys' Brigade Nigeria, Ogun State Council Executive ably led by Ogun State Vice- president (T&E)  Mr Oladimeji Onalaja and the state P.R.O  to pay visit to Oside Oluwole (Khoded) who is planning to break the record for playing Game for 72 hours, to show love and support.

Oside Oluwole popularly known as Khoded is a member of the foremost uniform youth Organization in the world, he domiciled in Ijebu Battalion in Ogun State Council Nigeria.

Abeokuta Central Battalion Council Chairman Mr Olalekan Olujobi send his regards and wishes on behalf of the battalion council.

Abiodun Oyewo

P.R.O

Abeokuta Central Battalion Council

FOURTEEN (14) DECADES OF EXISTENCE & STILL WAXING STRONGER.

 FOURTEEN (14) DECADES OF EXISTENCE & STILL WAXING STRONGER.

The Organization of the Boys Brigade has from it conception & inception grown in to a worldwide movement having worked with hundreds and millions of children and young people for well over a century & four decades.

The Brigade method of training all through the years of it's existence has recognizes and ensured that the exuberant vitality and boundless energies of Boys need to be directed into proper channels through an attractive, purposeful, and progressive programme of activity. This includes drill, physical training, gymnastics, first aid, signalling, lifesaving, bands, athletics, camping, nature study, handicrafts, scripture knowledge, seamanship, etc which has been at least to some bearable minimum of consideration been actualized.

Today, the BB worldwide is growing speedily and taking over the Youth globally ensuring that the vision of the Founder, Sir Williams Alexander Smith continue to wax firm in this generation of ours.

As we mark & Celebrates the 140 years Anniversary of the Boys Brigade, it is my prayer that the core Creed of this ministry will continue to be firmly established, the Vision of the Founder sustained and the BB in all its spheres & ramifications of operations flourish to am unimaginable heights.

HAPPY 140TH ANNIVERSARY BOYS' BRIGADE

Source: BOYS' BRIGADE NIGERIA, OGUN STATE PLATFORM

THE BOYS' BRIGADE, NIGERIA @ 115

 THE BOYS' BRIGADE, NIGERIA @ 115

BY DELE TAIWO - ANS

On this day "5th September, 1908" The Boys' Brigade was formally established in Nigeria, with the registration of Holy Trinity Anglican Church, Ebute-Ero, Lagos as the 1st Lagos Company by Mr. (later Revd. Canon) H. Wakeman.

Rev. (later Ven.) T. A. J. Ogunbiyi became the first Chaplain, while Prince Oye Akitoye became the first Captain.

Today being 5th September, 2023 The Boys' Brigade in Nigeria is 115 years.

This is wishing The Boys' Brigade, Nigeria a happy anniversary...

May the labour of our hero's past, never be in vain.

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY AND CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL OF US!!!

PROUDLY A MEMBER!!!

SP OMOLOLA ODUTOLA TO GRACE 2023 ENROLLMENT SERVICE OF CATHEDRAL AKE, ABEOKUTA

 SP OMOLOLA ODUTOLA ANIPR, PSC TO GRACE 2023 ENROLLMENT  SERVICE OF CATHEDRAL AKE, ABEOKUTA.

The indefatigable and eloquent parrot of Ogun State Police Command SP Omolola Odutola will grace the 2023 enrollment service of 3rd Abeokuta Central Battalion Company attached to St Peters Cathedral Ake Abeokuta under The Boys' Brigade Nigeria Abeokuta Central Battalion Council on Sunday 24th September 2023, immediately after Ogun state independence service as the Special Guest of Honour and  Reviewing Officer.

Just as the ever gallant Chief Superintendent of Police, and Divisional Police Officer of Oke-itoku division of the Nigeria Police Force expresses her joy after inspecting the parade of the Boy’s Brigade and the Girls brigade Nigeria last year on Sunday 9th October, 2022. At Anglican Church Oke- Ijeun.

 The Company Captain Mr Temitayo Ayeelagbe (Captain) was accompanied by Warrant officer Mayowa Ogunde and Yakubu Praise (NCO) to visit the PPRO at her officer in Eleweran.

Abiodun Oyewo

Abeokuta Central Battalion Council 

P.R O

Central thrashes South by 4 goals to 1

As part of activities for the 9th anniversary of both Abeokuta Central Battalion Council and Abeokuta South Battalion Council  in Ogun State Battalion have a fun filled friendly match that was organized to pick Physical aspect from the pillars of The Boys’Brigade.

ABEOKUTA CENTRAL BATTALION COUNCIL TEAM

A popular adage says “ You first me call no mean say you go win me” indefatigable Abeokuta Central Battalion Council team were able to thrash their counterpart Abeokuta South Battalion Council 4 goals to 1 today Friday 21st July, 2023.

ABEOKUTA SOUTH BATTALION COUNCIL TEAM

Abiodun Oyewo

Reporting

PETER OLU AKINBODE UNDER 15 INTER-COMPANY FOOTBALL COMPETITION.

 PETER OLU AKINBODE UNDER 15 INTER-COMPANY FOOTBALL COMPETITION.

Based on the twin pillars of the Boys’ Brigade : Religion and Discipline, Boys’ Brigade Nigeria, Abeokuta Central Battalion Council seeks to provide a meaningful and enjoyable program that balances the four areas of boys’ life: educational, physical, social and spiritual.

Peter Olu AKINBODE under 15 inter-company football competition kicked off today June 10th 2023 at Cathedral of St. Peter football pitch, Ake Abeokuta with special dignitaries in attendance. The State President Mr ‘Femi Adeniji, Immediate Past State President Prince Adegoke Adekunle, Former National P.R.O Mr Soji Onabamiro (a.k.a SOJ) The State Secretary Organizer for Ogun State Mr Mayowa ably represented by his Assistant Mr Olalekan Adeosun, State and Zonal Bible Coordinator Rev Boye Banjo

The opening match was between 1st Abeokuta Company attached to Trinity Methodist Church Itesi Abeokuta Vs 5th Abeokuta Company attached to St Jude Anglican Church Oke-Ijeun Abeokuta, 5th company won the match on penalty after 1-1 full time draw.

Other matches follows up immediately as the results is attached below.

The final will be coming up on 29th July, 2023 to commemorate the 9th anniversary of the Battalion Council.

The Main Sponsor Mr Peter Olu Akinbode presented 3 giant trophies to the Battalion and it will be presented to the Winner, runners up and second runners up respectively.

The Chairman of the Battalion Mr Olalekan Ayinde Olujobi was excited with the turn up of the boys and the guest and encourage all players on Fair play.

Abiodun Oyewo

Abeokuta Central Battalion Council

Public Relations Officer.