The reunion, which started yesterday with the arrival of Old Boys of the 89-year-old iconic school, September 25, 2026, will go into full swing starting this morning, and will continue to the high point of the program later in the evening when a formal Banquet Dinner and Gala will take place.

To be rounded off tomorrow, Sunday, September 27, 2026, the three-day event, which is holding at the Hilton Newark Airport, 1170 Spring Street, Elizabeth, New Jersey, will formally mark the launch of ECOBA North America, and is expected to be graced by the Nigerian Ambassador to the US, the Mayors of the Cities of Newark and Elizabeth and other dignitaries as special guests.

ECOBA is the alumni association of Edo College, Benin City, Nigeria, founded in 1937 and brings together former students from different generations, professions and parts of the world.

The ongoing reunion event is bringing together alumni from the Classes of 1960 to 2025, with members coming into Newark from other parts of the United States, as well as from Canada, Nigeria and other countries of the world.

The programme, which will also feature the launch of the ECOBA North America Fundraising Initiative, aimed at supporting future generations and the wider Edo College community, will offer a platform for alumni fellowship, leadership discussions, networking, recognitions and presentations, with a keynote address to be delivered by Engr. Greg Ogbefun, Worldwide President of ECOBA. 

The organisers say the reunion, which is bringing together several generations of Edo College old boys, is providing a platform for them to share experiences, build new connections and contribute to the future of their alma mater, and will also be used to highlight the contributions of Nigerian and African professionals living in the diaspora, particularly their role in communities across New Jersey.