The Great Independence Hall Alumni Association (GIHAA) will on Tuesday commission a newly installed public address system and unveil a new logo for the historic Great Independence Hall, University of Ibadan.
The event is scheduled to hold at the Great Independence Hall on UI’s campus in Ibadan, Oyo state.
A statement issued by the alumni said the new public address system is expected to improve hall-wide communication, bolster coordination of student activities and foster a stronger sense of community among residents.
The statement said the commissioning will be led by Joseph Olutayo Yaniwura, a retired professor of statistics and one of the pioneer occupants of Independence Hall.
His participation, the aluminium said highlights the enduring legacy and continued involvement of past occupants in the development of the hall.
The ceremony will also feature the formal unveiling of the GIHAA’s new alumni logo designed to reflect the unity, heritage and forward-looking values of the association.
“This event is not only about the commissioning of a system or the launch of a logo—it’s about legacy, identity, and our collective responsibility to give back,” said Mr. Omotola Ifafore, President of the Great Independence Hall Alumni Association.
“We’re thrilled to contribute to the hall’s development and to deepen the connection among past and present occupants of Indy Hall,” he said.