The Editors of the Government College Umuahia book project invite Umuahians from all the classes to contribute essays, anecdotes, recollections, etc, to the book project. The subtitle of the book is “A Book of Memories,” and so we value accounts that situate individual and general experiences at Umuahia in unique ways. We are looking for […]
Alabo Prof Fubara is an Umuahian in thought, word and deed. He was truly versatile…debating society, dancing society, Scripture Union, Hockey, Cricket, Football except boxing. In the cadet unit, he was regimental sergeant major.Somehow, he always got the prettiest girl from the opposing girls school debate team as debate partner!! He reigned as House captain […]
A very happy birthday to a quintessential Umuahian, an accomplished Engineer, gentleman, peace lover and peace maker, a man of integrity, a first class Nigerian, worthy representative of Umuahia in conduct and bearing, motivator and team player, FEDT Board Member and strong supporter of the Restoration Project, Chief Chambers Oyibo (GCU Class of ’55). May […]
The Queen of England’s conferment of the CBE honours at her 2021 birthday Honours list did not come as a surprise to most of those who have met and interacted with Dr Chuka Nwokolo, either in Government College Umuahia (GCU), the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) or in Jos Plateau State, where he served his […]
Nfon Victor Esemingsongo Mukete Class of ’33, the colossus who straddled #Cameroon & #Nigeria politics at the highest levels died today at 102 yrs. Late Nfon Mukete was the oldest living Old Boy of Govt College Umuahia, and until his death was a Senator in Cameroon. He entered Umuahia in 1933 & graduated in 1938 […]
I have posted the announcement of the obsequies for our Late Geography Master who died in 2020 and has since been buried. I hope old boys especially Enugu branch members should arrange to partake. I assume that the Iloeje family will also provide Zoom coverage. I have posted the write up on the interview held […]
A fine gentleman has gone home… Engr. Joseph Anyanwu Ihuoma Iro.Alumnus of Government College Umuahia. Alumnus of the prestigious Imperial College London.Second graduate of Petroleum Engineering in Nigeria. Retired Executive Director of NNPC.A man of great intellect.May your humble and gentle soul Rest In Peace.
The Board & Executive of GCUOBA USA/UK to an evening of Thanksgiving and CelebrationIt’s an Umuahian event and all are invited but please also invite friends and family.
Lagos branch has just announced the passing of Dr. G. C. OKEKE. 1956 class. Nile House. College Prefect.At Umuahia, Okeke popularly known as Eben he or Ebente; was super brilliant. He could draw a straight line without a ruler!!. For the first 4 years he was first every term until Higher School when Ododo took […]
A great Umuahian Prof Y O BEREDUGO celebrates his 90th Birthday today. He has an academic record at GCU standing first in class every term from the day he entered till the day he left School. Was a College Prefect. He has been an outstanding Civil Engineer. A devoted old boy. A quintessential Umuahian. The […]
