Ika Weekly Newspaper

04/01/2025

03/01/2025

IKA GRAMMAR SCHOOL OLD BOY’S ASSOCIATION CLASS 94 HOLDS REUNION/30TH ANNIVERSARY

Ika Weekly Newspaper

The Ika Grammar School Old Boys Association (IGSOBA) class of 1994, on Saturday, December 28, 2024, held a reunion cm 30th anniversary of their Alma mater tagged, "Three Decades of Excellence". The colourful ceremony which took off at the school premises, climaxed at Stevenson Hotel, Agbor, Ika South Local Government.
Speaking with newsmen, the Class Prefect of the IGSOBA class of 1994, Hon. Monday Izeh, also known as Dino, said they have gathered for their reunion amidst the celebration of its 30th anniversary to the glory of God.
According to him, “We have had a successful AGM. This is the second phase of the event, with a quiz competition to reward the best students of the school and an award presentation to some of our selected teachers as a way of appreciating them for the impact they made in our lives, all to mark our 30 years of leaving Ika Grammar School”.
Continuing, Hon. Izeh disclosed that the event also marked the end of his leadership as new executive members had emerged from the AGM while thanking God for the enablement to serve successfully. He further thanked IGSOBA Class of 1994 for their commitments, charging the new exco members to remain strong, focused, resolute and honest, saying that it takes a lot of discipline to pilot the affairs of IGSOBA, especially 1994 set with intelligent members.
On his part, the IGSOBA new Class Prefect, Mr Jude Uwadia, said 30 years was not an easy journey while thanking God for his emergence as the next Class Prefect of the IGSOBA Class of 1994.
While acknowledging the wonderful performance of the outgone executive, Mr Uwadia stated that leadership is not easy and that it is an effort in continuity from one leadership to another progressively.
He applauded the awardees, saying they all deserve it and thanked the IGSOBA Class of 1994 for being supportive all the time.
The quiz competition had Dominion Eberechukwu as the winner, Daniel Victor Ugochukwu as 1st runner-up, and Edigboe Destiny as the Second runner-up, respectively. The old teachers, Mr. G. O. Ukponu JP and Madam Ann Ebiteh were presented with award plaques.
The elected exco members include Jude Uwadia, Class Prefect, Ejovi Abamba, Deputy Prefect, Cyprian Eborka, Secretary, Issac Chukwuma, Treasurer, Owasim Livingstone, Financial Secretary, Ijeh Ikechukwu, Welfare and Darlington Okonma, Provost.

By Patrick Gbuchanye

29/12/2024

CHRISTMAS SEASON: QUEEN EZEAGWU GIVES OUT FOOD ITEMS, OTHERS TO WIDOWS, AND PHYSICALLY CHALLENGED PERSONS
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In commemoration of Christmas and in the spirit of love, the Isor of Umunede and wife of HRM Dr. Ezeagwu Ezenwali 1 JP, Queen Tonia Ezeagwu, on Sunday, December 22, 2024, distributed bags of rice, groundnut oil, tomatoes and other food items to widows and the physically challenged persons in Umunede Kingdom.
The gesture which has been an annual event over the years by the Royal family, was held at the palace and was graced by some members of council of chiefs, men, women, and youths from the Quarters that made up the town.
In his opening remark, the Chairman of the People's Democratic Party, PDP in ward II, Chief Chuks Eluehike showered encomium on Queen Ezeagwu for her show of love to the widows and disabled persons in the town, saying that the act of generosity by the Queen mother and her entire household has become a yearly activity.
He opined that even in the current economic situation of the country, Queen Anthonia Ezeagwu still deemed it necessary to put smiles on the faces of the people, saying that she has made the people happy and demonstrated the reason for the season, love.
Chief Eluehike enjoined the beneficiaries and all present to always pray for her and the entire family of Umunede Royal family, praying God to bless and reward them handsomely.
Addressing all present, Queen Anthonia Ezeagwu appreciated them for honouring her invitation, saying that she is indeed overwhelmed with joy.
Queen Ezeagwu disclosed that she is truly thankful to God for all His good works He has done in her family, saying that He has been so marvelous to her and the entire Royal family.
She stated that as God continues to bless the Royal family, they too will continue to extend their hands of blessing to others, saying that as God’s children, it is the right thing to do to put smiles on the faces of others.
Isor explained that the gesture stemmed from her unwavering desire to bring relief and happiness to widows and disabled individuals grappling with the effects of the country’s harsh economic realities, saying that gesture is aimed at ensuring families could partake in the joy of the Christmas and New Year celebrations.
The Queen mother reiterated that due to the current economic hardship in the country, the gesture is aimed at ensuring that the above mentioned individuals celebrated Christmas and New Year with ease, maintaining that the distribution of the food items does not have anything to do with political parties or tribal inclination.
Speaking with news men on the side line, the revered monarch of Umunede Kingdom, HRM Dr. Ezeagwu Ezenwali 1 JP affirmed that he is indeed happy and grateful to God for His countless blessing on his family and his subjects in general.
He noted that by God’s grace, the Royal family will continue to replicate the gesture yearly, saying that when his people are happy, he too is happy.
The royal father showered his royal blessing on all present, wishing them a merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year in advance.
With songs of excitation, some of the beneficiaries who spoke with the Press expressed gratitude to the Royal family for coming to their aid in celebrating Christmas and New Year.
They prayed that God Almighty will continue to bless Queen Anthonia Ezeagwu and her entire family.

By Amos Chukwueku & Patrick Gbuchanye