• Home
  • Anti-Corruption
  • Fact-Check
  • Economy
  • National
  • Security
  • Features
  • State
  • Event
  • E-Book
Search
  • Home
  • About
  • Adverts
  • Contact
Sign in
Welcome! Log into your account
Forgot your password? Get help
Password recovery
Recover your password
A password will be e-mailed to you.
PRNIGERIA PRNigeria News
PRNIGERIA PRNIGERIA
  • Home
  • Anti-Corruption
  • Fact-Check
  • Economy
  • National
  • Security
  • Features
  • State
  • Event
  • E-Book

    GSSA Hosts 2022 Home Coming at Afikpo

    By
    Franklyn Ginger-eke
    -
    October 9, 2022
    PRNigeria logo fearured image

    GSSA Hosts 2022 Home Coming at Afikpo

    The Governor of Nasarawa State, Eng. Abdullahi Sule will be a guest speaker at the 2022 Home Coming and World Convention of Government Secondary School Afikpo (GSSA, Ebonyi State, while Ejiofor Ezekwe, retired Bank CEO, and a leading Asset and Leasing Consultant will be the keynote speaker. The announcement was made by Amaechi Ude Nkama, Chairman of the 2022 Home Coming and World Convention Planning Committee in an internal memo to the school’s alumni members. According to him, the 4-days event is scheduled to be held from October 20 to 23, 2022 at Afikpo, Ebonyi State. Nkama further informed GSSA’s old boys that Eng. David Nweze Umahi, the Governor of Ebonyi State, also an old boy of the school is the Chief Host.

    Amaechi Nkama stated that the Planning Committee is exceptionally thrilled with the level of support and cooperation from its old boys’ who reside in Nigeria and the Diaspora, towards ensuring the successful hosting of an outstanding four-day convention. He further stated that the convention theme, “Taking Charge of the Future” reflects the commitment of the alumni association to secure a brighter future for present and future generations of GSSA students and by extension, Nigerian students, who are expected to impact the Nigerian society and the world positively in the years to come.

    The programme of activities for this year’s convention released by the Planning Committee will feature among others, the formal dedication and reopening of the newly renovated School Captains Lodge which will be renamed Captain Etta Arikpo Lodge in honour of the first School Captain who is expected to be in attendance.

    In his remarks, Chairman, Communication and Publicity Sub-committee, Franklyn Ginger-Eke said, “we are happy to be hosting yet another of our gatherings, and this time we are witnessing a strengthening of the ongoing partnership between Government Secondary School Afikpo Old Boys Association (GSSAOBA) and Government Secondary School Afikpo Alumni Association (GSSAAA). This also explains it’s a hybrid to encourage our old boys in the Diaspora and those unable to travel down to Afikpo to participate online in the various activities”. The 2022 Homecoming and World Convention will seek to aggregate a refined vision for creative partnerships to improve the quality of secondary education in Nigeria, and adequately prepare young ones with requisite skills to meet development challenges of the 21 century”.

     

    About Government Secondary School Afikpo (GSSA)

    Read Also:

    • FG Moves to Deepen Climate-Smart Policies, Partnerships Across Africa
    • U.S. Army War College Inducts Late Lagbaja into International Hall of Fame
    • Irabor’s Scars on Northern Boko Haram and the Dead Horse Theory by YAShuaib

    Government Secondary School Afikpo (GSSA), located in Ebonyi State, was established in 1953 by British colonial authority with Charles W. Low (an Australian) as its first Principal. The School was one of the antebellum “leadership academies” of Nigeria until the war and its aftermath, and has to date, produced accomplished alumni/old boys in diverse walks of life. Engr. David Nweze Umahi, the current Governor of Ebonyi State is one of its many distinguished products.

    Though established as an elite STEM (Science Tech, Engineering and Maths) school and reputed to be one of the best public secondary schools in Nigeria – where academics was highly celebrated, equal importance was also placed on character development; discipline, leadership and sense of duty/responsibility to the community. The school also had an Officer Cadet Corps that offered instructions in adventure training, camping and field drills; as well as participated actively in sports and extra-curricular activities, such as athletics, cricket, hockey, and football (soccer).

     

    About GSSA Alumni /Old Boys

    Over the past 10 years plus, GSSA Alumni/Old Boys across the globe had resolved to restore our beloved alma mater and to make her great again. To achieve this goal, we have cumulatively raised and spent over $100m towards a “Rebuild & Restore” agenda of reviving dilapidated physical structures – Main Class Room blocks, Examination Hall, Library and laboratories, Assembly Hall, School Hostels, Sports Pavilion, Motorized Water Boreholes, Sick Bay, ultra-modern Interactive Video Learning initiative, e-library, motorized boreholes and water reticulation system, solar electricity and donation of books on relevant subjects, among others.

     

    Usually, our annual conventions are held in different parts of the world, while the homecoming to the alma mater is geared to support efforts at recreating the rich history of a conducive learning environment and facilities, as well as the high standards in academic pursuit. The events also provide an opportunity to motivate the current generation of staff and students to return to those hallmarks of quality public education in Nigeria, which we all had the privilege of enjoying at Government Secondary School Afikpo. Apart from reminiscing on the rich history of dedicated teachers, good students, good results, and excellence in sports, we review progress on the restoration initiative and plan for more projects in the spirit of giving back to where the strong foundations for us to excel in life, were laid.

    Franklyn Ginger – Eke
    Chairman, Communication and Publicity Sub-Committee

    VISIT OUR OTHER WEBSITES
    PRNigeria.com EconomicConfidential.com PRNigeria.com/Hausa/
    EmergencyDigest.com PoliticsDigest.ng TechDigest.ng
    HealthDigest.ng SpokesPersonsdigest.com TeensDigest.ng
    ArewaAgenda.com Hausa.ArewaAgenda.com YAShuaib.com
    • TAGS
    • Ebonyi
    • GSSA Afiko
    Previous articleFast-track Digitization Process in MDAs, HoS tells Civil Servants
    Next articleFear Grows that Police May Free ‘Rapist Father’ who Impregnated 15-Year-Old Daughter
    Franklyn Ginger-eke
    Franklyn Ginger-eke

    RELATED ARTICLESMORE FROM AUTHOR

    Irabor's book on Boko Haram

    Irabor’s Scars on Northern Boko Haram and the Dead Horse Theory by YAShuaib

    Scars: Nigeria’s Journey and the Boko Haram Conundrum

    Gen. Irabor’s Book Exposes Boko Haram’s Sexual Violence Tactics and Drug Use

    NDLEA Logo

    NDLEA Operatives Nab Businessman After Excreting 127 Wraps of Cocaine at Kano Airport

    Nigerian Youths

    Foreign Hands and the Dangerous Narratives Hurting Nigeria, By Mukhtar Ya’u Madobi

    Scars: Nigeria’s Journey and the Boko Haram Conundrum

    In Scars, Gen. Irabor Chronicles the Human Toll of Boko Haram: 2,700 Soldiers and 350,000 Lives Lost

    Troops Crush Terrorist Attack in Ngamdu, Kill Several Insurgents

    Guests at IPRA Conference in Ghana

    TRAVELOGUE: Of a Roadside Presidential Office, a Wise Driver and 3 Days in Ghana

    GWA Award Winners 2025

    Another Beautiful Evening for Nigeria Customs in Accra

    NITDA Unveils Trustmark Platform for Safer E-Commerce in Nigeria

    Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan

    Tinubu Nominates Prof. Amupitan, a Northern Yoruba Scholar, as New INEC Chairman

    Governor Umar Dikko Radda and Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant-General Olufemi Oluyede, at Army Headquarters, Abuja.

    Gov Radda Hails Troops’ Gallantry, Seeks for New Army Unit in Katsina

    Tinubu: Shuttle Diplomacy and the Power of Showing Up

    Recent Posts

    • FG Moves to Deepen Climate-Smart Policies, Partnerships Across Africa
    • U.S. Army War College Inducts Late Lagbaja into International Hall of Fame
    • Irabor’s Scars on Northern Boko Haram and the Dead Horse Theory by YAShuaib
    • Court Dismisses DSS Bid to Reintroduce Rejected Evidence Against Sambo Dasuki
    • Army Condemns ‘False Narrative’ on Soldiers Seeking Permission from Killers in Plateau Attack
    • Home
    • About
    • Adverts
    • Contact
    © 2020 PRNigeria. All Rights Reserved.
    Latest News
    FG Moves to Deepen Climate-Smart Policies, Partnerships Across AfricaU.S. Army War College Inducts Late Lagbaja into International Hall of FameIrabor’s Scars on Northern Boko Haram and the Dead Horse Theory by YAShuaibCourt Dismisses DSS Bid to Reintroduce Rejected Evidence Against Sambo DasukiArmy Condemns ‘False Narrative’ on Soldiers Seeking Permission from Killers in Plateau AttackICPC, EFCC, CCB Partner on Commonwealth Anti-Corruption Research InitiativeArmy Eliminates 12 Bandits, Two Soldiers Injured in Katsina Gun DuelICPC Chairman Advocates Speed, Consistency in Handling Corruption CasesNAF Invites Applications for Airmen, Airwomen Recruitment 46/2025Bilyaminu Bello's Family Condemns Presidential Pardon for Maryam Sanda, Cites "Inexorable Pain"Kano Police Bust Armed Robbery Syndicate, Arrest 9 Suspects, Recover WeaponsImproving Nigeria’s Digital Safety Through Customs–NCC SynergyKwara Gov't Disburses N180 Million to Families of Fallen Forest Guards, Vigilantes, Community FightersDSS Warns Public Against another Dismissed Officer Impersonating AgencyTrump Arrives in Israel Ahead of Egypt Summit on Gaza Peace Efforts
    X whatsapp