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Diaspora Old Students Arrive Nigeria Ahead of 40th Anniversary And Grand Union of GSS Gwagwalada
…As Twin Borehole Project Ready for Commissioning
By: Chinedum Ohanusi
The clouds of the grand reunion of the first set of graduands of Government Secondary School (GSS), formerly FCT Secondary School (FCTSS) Gwagealada; have now thickened, with arrangements for the events, now in their home stretch.
As at press time, no fewer than three of the diaspora Old Students, one from South Africa, and the other two from the United Kingdom have arrived in the country, and are helping in finalizing plans for the three-day event.
The reunion, which essentially marks the 40th anniversary of the pioneer graduates, of one of the first five secondary schools, founded in 1980, in Abuja is designed to be the crowning glory of the 2025 Annual General Conference, and an election of the next set of leaders of GOSA – all old students of GSS Gwagwalada.
A public lecture with the theme, the Place of Alumnus in their Alma-mater, will kick-off the activities, on November 13th; while the old students, under the umbrella body of GOSA, shall host teachers, staff and Old students to a Grand Reunion dinner, at The Grand Pela Hotel and Suites, in Durumi, Abuja, near America International School; on November 15th, 2025 after a Novelty football match at the school’s play ground.
In-between these two days, will be the Grand Reunion of the 1985 premier set, whose water project, has reached 100% completion, and will be handed over to the school, (their alma mater) after being commissioned.
Principal of the School, Dr. Victor Orifah while conducting reporters round the the water project, described them as a twin 130 meters deep borehole, one each for the boys and girls hostels.
“Each of the boreholes is fitted with a 3kw/3HP solar submersible borehole pump (AC/DC); and control boxes linked to the 2 Solar Panels that have been fully installed, and energized”.
Also provided for each of the boreholes, are 10,000 liters capacity storage water tanks, seated on two massive concrete stands.
“The planned water reticulation with eight tap points, to serve each of the water tanks, and boreholes have also been completed, and tested”, the Principal asserted.
Aside the legacy project which is now done and dusted, Chairman of the planning committee, Pastor Osondu Ogbuaku said “the dinner (open to only the 1985 Set) at the prestigious Transcorp Hilton Hotel Abuja, holds on November 14; while the lunch with teachers and selected students will take place at the school premises earlier on the same day”.
Pastor Ogbuaku paid glowing tribute to all Old Students, especially members of the class of 1985, both in Nigeria and in the diaspora for their sacrifices, and noted that their willingness to freely give back to their Alma-matar is worthy of commendation, and emulation.
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DNKI President Champions Humanitarian Service, Sustainable Community Development
Cyril Samania
The President of De Norsemen Kclub International (DNKI), Chief Oliver Patrick Ityohegh, has reaffirmed the organisation’s commitment to humanitarian service, stressing the importance of supporting vulnerable people and improving community welfare beyond the annual celebration of Humanitarian Day.
Ityohegh stated this during the organisation’s Cauldron Night and Award Presentation held to commemorate its 2026 Humanitarian Day celebration, theme: “Humanity First: Advancing Hope, Dignity and Community Well-being.” organised by the DNKI Abuja Chapter.
He emphasised that humanitarian service should be a continuous responsibility driven by compassion, solidarity and a commitment to making a meaningful difference in society.
According to him, DNKI’s humanitarian activities reflect its dedication to giving back to society and supporting people in need, while encouraging members to sustain initiatives that promote human dignity and community well-being.
He added that the organisation would continue to strengthen its humanitarian engagements through practical interventions aimed at improving the lives of vulnerable people and promoting community development.
Speaking at the event, the representative of the Abuja Chapter Chairman and Chairman of its Advisory Council, Prince Efiong Okpe, said the organisation’s humanitarian activities extended beyond the annual celebration of Humanitarian Day on October 15.
Okpe explained that DNKI undertook several initiatives throughout the year, including blood donation exercises, visits to hospitals and correctional centres, as well as support for orphanages and other vulnerable groups.
According to him, the organisation also collaborated with humanitarian bodies in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to identify areas of need and provide assistance within its available resources.
He described Humanitarian Day as an opportunity for members to renew their commitment to service and demonstrate solidarity with people facing difficult circumstances.
Earlier, the Chairman of the Planning Committee and Coordinator of the DNKI Gwagwalada Zone, Mr Etudaiye Hamzat, disclosed that the chapter had provided financial assistance to some members to help pay their children’s school fees, alongside distributing bags of rice and other relief items to members experiencing hardship.
Hamzat explained that the interventions followed concerns over the difficulties some members faced in meeting their family responsibilities, particularly the rising cost of their children’s education.
He maintained that supporting members in need was consistent with the organisation’s humanitarian principles, adding that DNKI remained committed to extending assistance to non-members and vulnerable communities as part of its commitment to leading by example.
Looking ahead, Hamzat said the Abuja Chapter planned to expand its humanitarian outreach to remote communities within the FCT, with particular attention to orphanages, schools and widows facing difficulties in meeting their family responsibilities.
He also recalled previous interventions for internally displaced persons (IDPs), which included the distribution of food, clothing and educational materials, noting that the chapter intended to scale up such initiatives in the coming year.
The highlight of the event was the presentation of awards to outstanding members and distinguished non-members in recognition of their contributions to humanitarian service.
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