Welcome to
SMOGA
Welcome to the official website of the St. Margaret Old Girls' Association.
This is aimed at fostering a lifelong relationship between our alma mater
and her old students and be able to build for a greater tomorrow.
Sales and marketing deals are accomplished virtually globally. And of course, social media have helped shaped the world. We as a group must not be caught napping. KNOWLEDGE IS POWER!
My dear Sisters let us maximize the use of this website to navigate our journey through school years. Let’s connect with our classmates. Let’s share experiences, celebrate dreams and successes together even as we advance in age.
Most importantly, let’s connect under the name of our dear Alma Mater … St. MARGARET’S SCHOOL, ILESHA! Beautiful Sisters. It has been a great pleasure presenting this Website to you. Let’s make the best use of it. Let’s get even closer to one another on this website. Remember, ‘MAKE NEW FRIENDS BUT KEEP THE OLD. ONE IS SILVER, THE OTHER IS GOLD”.
I wish everyone a pleasant, glorious and rewarding 2022. Up SMOGA … SISTERS FOR LIFE
Bolade Thomas (née Oredugba) Class of ‘66 PRESIDENT, SMOGA NATIONAL EXCO
National President's Welcome Speech
Dear Sisters For Life,
WELCOME TO SMOGA WEBSITE! The exclusive information highway for St. Margaret’s School Ilesha Alumni. However, before we start cruising on this information highway, I believe that I need to tell the short story behind it. Let me start by giving credit to the beautiful SMOGites, Class of ‘87 whose idea it was to build a website for the School in commemoration of their 32nd Anniversary.
However, along the way, the project got stalled due to cost inflation and lack of interest by members. When the National body was formed, the class brought back the website subject to the front burner through their representative, Folasade Femi-Lawal (Nee Ajayi). The National Exco bought into it, but funding became a big issue. We then decided to seek assistance from members of SMOGA. Appeals went out via my quarterly NEWSLETTERS on our WhatsApp SMOGA platforms, but yielded no positive result. Keeping hope alive, we decided to approach the Lagos branch.
The Lagos Branch President, Bimpe Uwadia (nee Shittu), also voiced the need for us to pursue the building of the website without giving up. At the next Lagos Branch zoom meeting I was given the opportunity to appeal to members for donation towards the building of the website. We received an overwhelming response on the Spot! The President on behalf of Lagos Branch promised to fund half of the cost while other members expressed their willingness to support. By this action, we were greatly motivated to commence action immediately.
On behalf of the National Executive Council, I say a BIG THANKS to our amiable Lagos Branch action President, Bimpe Uwadia, our beautiful and ever supportive SMOGA Sisters worldwide for their various financial donations. My appreciation also goes to the WEBSITE COMMITTEE who have been working tirelessly to accomplish this project.
The Website story is a challenge to us as a body, we embraced it and executed it because we believe in it. Remember we are in the era of Advanced information technology. This is the ‘New Normal’. Nowadays meetings are held virtually. Virtual offices have come to stay.
SMOGA NATIONAL EXCO
Highlights of the 50th Anniversary of SMOGA '74 set
March Content Plans
- March 1st – Happy New Month Post
- Monday 5th – Infographic Flyer design – 5 Simple Daily Habits to Boost Productivity
- Tuesday 6th – Job Postings
- Wednesday 7th – Reel Video – How to Track Your Monthly Expenses
- Thursday 8th – Guest Post – Interview with Global President
- Friday 9th – Blog Post – 3 Money-Saving Tricks Every Woman Over 50 Should Know
- Monday 10th – Infographic Flyer Design – How to Stay Focused and Avoid Distractions
- Tuesday 1th – Job Posting
- Wednesday 12th – Reel video – Understanding the Basics of Investing
- Thursday 13th – Guest Post – Former Lagos Branch
- Friday 14th – Blog Post – Retirement Planning 101: How to Secure Your Future
- Monday 17th – Infographic Flyer Design – 4 Simple Morning Routines for a Productive Day
- Tuesday 18th – Job Posting
- Wednesday 9th – Reel Video – How to Reduce Unnecessary Spending
- Thursday 10th – Guest Post – Publicity Secretary
- Friday 11th – Blog Post – Side Hustle Ideas for Women Over 50
- Monday 24th – Infographic Flyer Design – How to Stay Motivated When You Feel Stuck
- Tuesday 25th – Job Posting
- Wednesday 26th – Reel Video – How to Plan for Big Purchases Without Stress
- Thursday 27th – Guest Post – Digital Adviser
- Friday 28th – Blog Post – 5 Financial Mistakes to Avoid in Your 50s and Beyond
Monday 31st – Infographic Flyer Design – 3 Simple Self-Care Habits to Boost Productivity
- Olutola Phebean Olanike Olaseinde (8th of March)