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FGGC Calabar Old Girls Association Hosts Its First Annual General Meeting in Abuja
Cyril Ogar
In the post-Civil War era, the Nigerian government employed education as a key strategy for achieving national unity and integration.
Unity schools were subsequently established to bring together students from diverse ethnic, religious, and socio-economic backgrounds, cultivating a sense of unity and providing high-quality education.
Upon completion of their studies, students become valuable associates, fostering national unity and progress among alumni. To this end, the Federal Government Girls College Calabar Old Girls Association will host its inaugural annual general meeting from November 13th to November 16th, 2025, in Abuja, under the theme ‘Turning Friendships into Profitable Partnerships.’ Alumni from across the nation and worldwide have expressed significant interest in the maiden AGM, where the first executive of the Old Girls Association will be elected by eligible delegates from the alumni chapters globally.
Up until now a caretaker committee headed by Mrs Mary Ann Mogalu have been overseeing the affairs of the Association.
The AGM which has Elizabeth Eminue- Abasiekong as the planning committee chairman will see the emergence of the first ever global executives of the Association. Significant dedication and passion from the ladies and their various teams , has been the driving force of the Old Girls Association.
A meet and greet session will kick-start the 4-day event, which will also include strategic business sessions, Jumat prayers, reports, the swearing-in of the Global Exco, thanksgiving, and various fun-filled activities. The registered participants, comprising FGGC Calabar’s alumnae, are excited about the event.
Dr. Diana Mary Tiku Nsan, who serves as the President of the Calabar Chapter, emphasizes the importance of alumnae anchoring on the motto of Federal Unity Colleges Motto , Pro Unitate , to enhance value at multiple levels , be it personal, for the almamata FGGC Calabar, the Old Girls Association and the nation at large.
Dr. Nsan wishes the Old Girls Association a resoundingly successful AGM.
Dr Diana Mary Tiku Nsan
FGGC Calabar Old Girls Association Calabar Calabar President.
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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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