Ubeleke, Askia, Jamaho,Ojobor, Maikpobi others bag award

As UGSOSA holds 1^st annual conference

By

Kelvin Ohoror

The Uzere Grammar School Old Student Association (UGSOSA) recently held its 1^st Annual Conference and Award Ceremony at the School Hall.

In his address the President of UGSOSA Chief Joseph Ubeleke said that “In 1999 when we celebrated the 25^th Anniversary of this citadel of learning, I thought I was making a valedictory statement, when I declared a glorious end to my tenure as the National President of the great Association but the yearnings of members to remain in office provided the excuse for me today to make yet another appearance as a President”.

Both team pose for a shot after the old students trash the teachers 3 goals to 1

Chief Ubeleke also said that, the whole idea for the formation of this Association was a dream by one of us Sir (Hon.) Propser Irogbo who was driven by what he experienced in a reception ceremony hosted by the old Boys Association of James Welch Grammar School, Emevor in honour of Hon. Benjamin Ogbalo and Hon. Eta Davies whom were elected Councilor Chairman and Councilor respectively in 1997.

According to him, Hon. Prosper Irogbo was intrigued when he saw the calibre  of personalities produced by James Welch Grammar School and the kind of honour bestowed on the Council Chairman and the Councilor. Non-accordance of such encomium on him was the genesis of what motivated him to form the present association we now celebrate.

Also speaking at the event, the Principal of Uzere Grammar School, Elder Moses Ozaze asserted that, the importance of old students association to any institution cannot be over emphasized. Saying that, they are a major stakeholder in the education industry. They synergize with the school administration in ensuring that the school continue to produce vibrant individuals that can affect society positively.

 

Some of the old student pose for a snap at the school feld(L-R) Chief Jamawho Godwin (JP) Mr Okuludu, Chief sunny Okoro Mr Ewewe Ebor

According to him, “The gathering of today will afford them the opportunity to reminisce school life, see the transformation that has taken place overtime and look at areas they can key in. it will also serves as tonic to students and it equally motivates and inspire current students to work harder in becoming like the old students”.

Elder Ozeze also draw the attention of UGSOSA on the challenges facing the school such as lack of students’ seats, sporting equipments and books for the school library.

Meanwhile the Senior Prefect of the school Master Agoghene Moses also used the medium to draw the attention of the Old Students that the school lack ICT Laboratory, saying that most of the students are computer illiterate, the school library is outdated; there is no physics and chemistry laboratory.

He therefore thanked the old students for their good work; they have been doing for the development and upliftment of the school.

Highlight of the ceremony was award to members of the association who have contributed immensely to the growth of UGSOSA.

Those who bagged the award include: Chief Joseph Ubeleke, Sir (Hon) Prosper Irogbo, Mr.Ukiri Anthony, Chief Sunny Okoro, Bashorun Askia Ogieh (JP), Chief Jamaho Godwin(JP), Mrs. Oyeh julit (Nee Ikibe) Mr Ojobor Tex Elohor, Prince Maikpobi Okareme, Prince Sam Ogrih, Mr. Uzih Benedict, Mr. Akpughe Napoleon (JP), Chief Sunny Oduose, Apostle Abaku Akghigbe, Mr Ewewe Eboh, Mr. Kesiena Peter, Mrs. Opia Racheal(Nee Olokor), Comrade Felida Essi, Ven. Igrih Matthew and High Chief Iduh Amadhe.

Meanwhile one of the recipient of the awards, Comrade Felida Essi who spoke to newsmen stated that, the award given to her was a privilege been a junior student among those who received the UGSOSA award.

Comrade Felida Essi receiving her award from the president of the association Chief Joseph Ubeluke

Earlier, on the first day, 1^st December 2017, there was a debate between the students on the topic “social media” has done more harm than good to the society. And the opposers that state that social media has than good to the society won. While the novelty match between the teachers and old students had the old students strashing the teacher 3 goals to 1.