The Alumni Association of Egbeoba High School in Ikole Ekiti is urging the Nigerian Federal Government to return the school to its original site, which it was displaced from in 2000. According to Prof. Femi Omotoso, the National President of the association, this relocation has significantly affected the school’s development and the morale of its students, both old and new. The appeal was made during a press conference that coincided with activities celebrating the school's 70th anniversary.

The school's historic displacement took place during a period of Federal Government restructuring that prioritized the establishment of a Federal Government College at the location of Egbeoba High School. Omotoso emphasized that the school's move disrupted decades of tradition and infrastructure, creating challenges for the education and identity of the students and faculty. The alumni members’ recent visit to the old site served as a reminder of the school’s legacy and the experiences that have shaped current students.

This request is not merely about geographical relocation but reflects deeper concerns regarding heritage, tradition, and community identity. The alumni's push highlights a desire to restore the school's legacy and provide future generations the same sense of belonging and history that previous students experienced. The outcome of this appeal could have significant implications for educational policies regarding the preservation of historical institutions in Nigeria.