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CELEBRATING
IGS 2021
IGS, AWKA
BIENNIAL
ALUMNI
NATIONAL CONVENTION
THEME:
ONWARD TOGETHER
24-26 SEPT, 2021

@ College Compound & Trig Point Hotel,
Nibo, Awka South LGA
CAC/IT/NO:112135
™ igsawkaoldboys@gmail.com
IGWEBUIKE GRAMMAR SCHOOL AWKA igsawkaold-boys
OLD BOYS ASSOCIATION OF NIGERIA ý www.igwebuikeoldboys.org
20, Igwebuike School Road Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria.
N0. 1a Ani Street Beside Umuzocha Hall, Awka. 09075075048, 08062511363.

2021 IGS, AWKA BIENNIAL ALUMNI NATIONAL CONVENTION IGS | 2
NATIONAL ANTHEM
Arise O Compatriots, Nigeria's call obey
To serve our Fatherland
With love and strength and faith
The labour of our heroes past
Shall never be in vain
To serve with heart and might
One nation bound in freedom, peace and unity.
O God of Creation, direct our noble cause;

Guide our Leaders right;
Help our Youth the truth to know
In love and honestly to grow
And just and truth
Great lofty heights attain
To build a nation where peace and justice reign.
COLLEGE ANTHEM
1. Great Igwebuike my alma mater
We hail thee, the light of life
Pro amore et veritate.
Our motto is for love and truth
2. Hail! Hail! My alma mater,

Great! Great! My alma mater
Hail! Great! My alma mater
Igwegram, you are my pride
3. Arise and shine your light has come

Your progress has come to light
Your are school of the rising sun
Igwegram we are proud of you
4. Hail! Hail! My alma mater

Great! Great! My alma mater
Hail! Great! My alma mater
Igwegram, you are my pride
PRO AMORE ET VERITATE

Vision Statement
To be the foremost indomitable and dominant Old Boys Association in Nigeria
driven by share commitment and excellence.
Mission Statement
To promote, inuence and increase the effectiveness of fellowship among members
and the Alma Mater through Projects intervention, social interaction and
intellectual networking, thereby sustaining the College's glory for the benet
of all and other stakeholders.
The Objectives
1. To contribute in the development of the school and encourage students in their
academics, in order to improve the
standard of education in the school, further more to encourage the students to be
great leaders by mentorship, seminars and symposium.
2. To facilitate such social interaction among Old IGWEGRAMS as will ensure the
continued reflection in their lives of
the religion, moral and other role ideals for which the College stands;
3. To keeep alive the affection, which every Old Igwegrams has in the affairs of the
College by Keeping him well informed
of the general progress of the College and encouraging him to contribute morally and
financially towards such progress.
4. To encourage the management, staff and students of the College to maintain

the ideals of the College and to offer their
best services in the overall interest of the College;
5. To identify with problems confronting members jointly and severally with a view
to finding lasting solution to them.
6. To promote good relationship among members of the Association.
7. To unite all old boys of IGWEBUIKE GRAMMAR SCHOOL AWKA residing in

Nigeria and abroad.
8. To chieve such further obejectives as the Association may deem necessary

from time to time.
HIS EXCELLENCY
DR. WILLIE M. OBIANO

Excutive Governor of Anambra State
RT. HON UCHE OKAFOR

Speaker Anambra State House of Assembly
PROF. KATE OMENUGHA

Hon. Commissioner for BasicOMENUGHA
PROF. KATE Education Anambra State.
CHIEF SIR NNAMDI NWOBU KSJI

National President
IGS, Awka Old Boys Association of Nigeria
COMRADE KANAYOCHUKWU OBIDIGBO

PROF. KATE
Class ofOMENUGHA
1975
Chairman of the Occasion
MR. JOVITA OBIMMA ARAZU.

Principal,
Igwebuike Grammar School, Awka.
AZUBUIKE NWEZE
Chairman,
Parents/Teachers Association (PTA)
DR. KATE
PROF. OKEY ANUEYIAGU
OMENUGHA
Keynote Speaker
PROF. MESHACH NNAMA UMENWEKE

PROF. KATE OMENUGHA
Speaker
MEMBERS OF INCORPORATED TRUSTEES OF

IGS, AWKA OLD BOYS ASSOCIATION OF NIGERIA
Chief Sir G.A.S Anichebe Chief Sir Engr. Chris Okoye Mr. Charles O. Uyanwune
Member Member Member
Evang. Jasper Azodo

Chairman, Board of Trustees
IGS, Awka Old Boys Association of Nigeria
Ichie Ndubisi Igwebike Mr. Chukwuemeka C. Mr. Boniface E. Ezeoke

Member Chukwurah Secretary
Member
MEMBERS OF EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF

IGS, AWKA OLD BOYS ASSOCIATION OF NIGERIA
Elder Steve
PROF. KATE Mba Nweke JP
OMENUGHA Ndu Chris
PROF. KATENwanna
OMENUGHA Esq.
Deputy National President National Secretary
Chief Sir Nnamdi Nwobu KSJI

PROF.National
KATE President
OMENUGHA
Chief
PROF.(ACG.)
KATEKanayo Dilibe Rtd.
OMENUGHA Chief
PROF. SirKATE
Charles Chukwuma
OMENUGHA PROF. Ike
KATE Nwosu
OMENUGHA Andy
PROF. Onyekuba
National Treasurer National Financial Secretary National Social Secretary Asst.KATE OMENUGHA
National Secretary
John KATE
PROF. Kanayo Nwuba Bro. Alex BB Orogbu Chris Nwokoye Chief Engr. Nnaemeka Ezeaku
National OMENUGHA
Provost PROF. KATE
National OMENUGHA
Pubilicity Secretary PROF. KATE
NationalOMENUGHA
Patron PROF. KATE OMENUGHA
National Patron
Chief Christopher
PROF. KATE C. Okafor
OMENUGHA Kene
PROF. H. OMENUGHA
KATE Okafor Chief
PROF.Simeon
KATE A. Enukorah
OMENUGHA Matthew
PROF. KATE Anumba
OMENUGHA Franklin Arinze
PROF. KATE Nzekwe
OMENUGHA
Ex-Officio Ex-Officio Ex-Officio Ex-Officio Ex-Officio
Art by:
Echiemeze Chuks Okoye - Proudly '79
A BRIEF
HISTORY
OF IGWEBUIKE GRAMMAR SCHOOL, AWKA.
Igwebuike Grammar School, is an all – boys secondary school founded on January

9, 1958 in Awka, the capital city of Anambra State. The thought of establishing the
college goes back to 1945 at one of the meetings of old Awka District Union (ADU)
in Port Harcourt in the present day Rivers State. It began with two gentlemen from
Nibo, Awka South Local Government Area, late Messrs. E.E. Ekweozor and W.E.
Chine, who were not happy with the sufferings of primary school leavers in their
area in gaining admission to secondary schools, as there were none within the
vicinity.
At that time, there were no secondary schools in the entire Awka District that
comprised the present Awka South, Awka North, Njikoka, Dunuko ia, Aguata,
Aniocha, Orumba South and Orumba North Local Government Areas. The nearest
secondary schools were Dennis Memorial Grammar School, (DMGS), Christ The
King College (CKC), Our Lady's High School, New Bethel College and Prince
Commercial School, all in Onitsha.
Because of the prevailing circumstance and the District politics then, admission to
these schools was pretty dif icult. This became a very big issue Messrs Ekweozoe
and Chine who co-opted some of their friends into a think tank to resolve this
problem, as building into a secondary school involved a huge and capital outlay
which on their own they could not afford.
The decided that the way forward was to form a cooperative as a special purpose
vehicle - composed 0f – people of like minds, friends from Nibo and Awka to raise
the fund needed for the project. They contacted the following Messrs. C.A.S.
Anueyiagu, N.D. Onuorah, B.C .Okeke, David Nwume, C.O. Dike, Katchy Ezejiokoye,
Amaku, and Chukwuma Nwobu among so many other prominent men in the two
communities to join forces in establishing a secondary school. The society was
formed and called Nigeria Social Development Society (NSDS), with the main
object clause as the establishment of a secondary school to solve the problem of
primary school leavers within the two communities and nearby towns.
Funds were quickly raised for the project without any land available. The society
then passed a resolution for one of the two communities to donate land while the
other would provide the pioneer principal. This critical problem was resolved by
tossing a coin. Awka got the coin top and became responsible for the provision of
the land for the project, while Nibo was to provide the principal.
But the problem was not completely resolved, as Nibo had no quali ied person to
serve as principal. Mr. Jonas O. Onwuegbuna who was being considered for the role
held only a Cambridge School Certi icate and Higher Elementary Certi icate and
was Head Master in a school in present Delta State.
This caused some set-back and the society had no option than to send him to the
United Kingdom to study and qualify because the only university in Nigeria was
University College, Ibadan, which had limited room for admission.
THE PIONEER PRINCIPAL:-
Thereafter, a substitute Principal, Mr. C.J. Smart from Sierra Leone was contracted
to replace Mr. Jonas O. Onwuegbuna, as he had to travel to United Kingdom. Again
Mr. J.C. Smart was found incompetent and was ired by the Society before
resumption in 1950.
Again, this project could not take off, with the iring of Mr. J.C. Smart and the search
for a replacement was intensi ied. The information got to Mr. B.N. Chukwuogor
who was teaching at PMGS Oguta and he sought audience with the Society. He was
invited to the Annual General Meeting of the Society at Nibo on October 20, 1955,
where he advised the Society against inviting a voluntary agency to run the school.
He advised them on the way forward and offered his service to the society on the
condition that the Society will pay him the same salary he was earning at PMGS
Oguta. His proposal was accepted.
A motion for the opening of the school was moved at the same annual general
meeting by Mr. B.C. Okeke, and seconded by Mr. G.N .Nwawka and it was
unanimously decided that the Society school be of icially opened in February
1956. The work on the school commenced immediately at the land provided by
Awka with an application to the government for the necessary approvals.
Construction of houses started with classrooms and a dormitory.
On February 4, 1957, Messrs. E.E. Ekweozor and Katchy Ezejiokoye travelled to

Oguta to interview Mr. B.N. Chukwuogor, who with Inter B.Sc. degree was
considered and subsequently employed as the acting Principal of the Society's
school. At the early stage in the life of the school, the overriding dif iculty was the
lack of inancial resources to sustain the development of the school.
NAMING OF THE SECONDARY SCHOOL.
The motto of Awka District Union was “IGWEBUIKE”. It was unanimously resolved
that the school be named IGWEBUIKE GRAMMAR SCHOOL, AWKA (IGS). The
School started eventually on January 9, 1958 with the admission of pioneer
students that passed out in 1962.
When the school reached Class 3, Mr. J.O. Onwuegbuna who the Society sent to
United Kingdom to obtain a university degree did not come back upon graduation
to resume as the school Principal, because the Society failed to meet his inancial
requirements during his studies in the United Kingdom. It then became
necessary to look for a graduate replacement to enable the school qualify to be
registered as a centre for West African School Certi icate Examinations.
Consequently, the Society approached the Anglican Bishop of the Niger Diocese,
Rt. Rev. C.J. Patterson, for redeployment of a graduate Principal and tutors to the
school. Thereafter Messrs. G.G. Alo and Samuel Erike were sent to the school as
Principal and tutor, respectively. Mr. G.G. Alo took over as Principal and B.N.
Chukwuogor became the Assistant Principal.
The duo were running and managing the school until Mr. Alo resigned his
appointment in August 1962 followed by in December , as both joined the staff of
newly established Colliery Secondary School at Ngwo, Enugu.
Again, Rt. Rev. Patterson graciously replaced the out gone principal in January
1963 with Mr. W.C.Z Ekweanya who remained the Principal until the out-break of
the Nigerian civil war. Mr. Ekweanya returned to the school after the war and
retired in December 1972. Mr. A.U. Nwakor replaced him.
INFORMATION
NAME: IGWEBUIKE GRAMMAR SCHOOL, AWKA

ADDRESS: 20 IGWEBUIKE COLLEGE ROAD, AWKA, ANAMBRA
STATE, NIGERIA
TYPE : STATE SECONDARY SCHOOL
MOTTO: PRO AMORE ET' VERITATE
ESTABLISHED JANUARY 9, 1958
FIRST PRINCIPAL B. N CHUKWUOGOR
CURRENT PRINCIPAL JOVITA ARAZU O.
GRADES JS1- SS3
GENDER BOYS
STUDENT TO TEACHER
RATIO 50 – 1
SLOGAN GREAT IGWEBUIKE MY ALMA MATER
WEBSITE www.igwegramawka.net
Every two years, we congregate or come together to have conversations on making

our alma mater and our prestigious association stronger and better.
IGWEBUIKE GRAMMAR SCHOOL, AWKA

2021 BENNIAL ALUMNI NATIONAL CONVENTION
PROGRAMME OF ACTIVITIES

A. FRIDAY 24

TH SEPTEMBER, 2021

PROGAMME AT THE SCHOOL COMPOUND 3.00 PM

1 ARRIVAL OF MEMBERS
2 OPENING PRAYER
3 NATIONAL AND COLLEGE ANTHEMS:
4 FUN FAIRS
5 GENERAL MEETING
6 ADDRESS BY THE NATIONAL PRESIDENT.
7 TOUR OF THE COLLEGE PREMISES
8 MEETING WITH THE PRINCIPAL
9 LIGHT REFRESHMENTS
10 GROUP PHOTOGRAPH
11 COMMISSIONING OF SS3 RENOVATED CLASSROOMS BLOCK

12 FUNFEST EVENT AT THE LAWN TENNIS COURT

B. SATURDAY 25

TH SEPTEMBER 2021
PROGAMME AT TRIG POINT HOTEL LTD. NIBO. 9:00 AM

PART ONE:
1 ARRIVAL, REGISTRATION AND ACCREDITATION OF MEMBERS
2 INTRODUCTION OF DIGNITARIES BY THE MC
3 OPENING PRAYER
4 NATIONAL AND COLLEGE ANTHEMS
5 BREAKING OF KOLANUTS
6 OPENING REMARKS BY THE CHAIRMAN OF THE OCCASION:
KANAYOCHUKWU OBIDIGBO OF NOBLE CLASS OF 1975
7 MUSIC INTERLUDE
8 ADDRESS BY THE NATIONAL PRESIDENT CHIEF SIR NNAMDI NWOBU
9 SPEECH BY THE HONORABLE COMMISSIONER FOR BASIC
EDUCATION PROF. KATE OMENUGHA
10 ADDRESS AND FORMAL OPENNING OF THE 2021 IGS BIENNIAL
NATIONAL CONVENTION BY THE GOVERNOR OF ANAMBRA STATE,
HIS EXCELLENCY DR. WILLIE OBIANO
11 KEY NOTE PRESENTATION BY DR. OKEY ANUEYIAGU .
12 WATER BREAK: CULTURAL DANCE PERFORMANCE
PART TWO:
13 CUTTING OF ANNIVERSARY CAKE/LAUNCHING OF ENDOWMENT
FUND PROJECT: MEMBERS OF THE HIGH TABLE/OTHER
DIGNITARIES.
14 REFRESHMENT
15 PAPER PRESENTATION BY PROF. MESHACH NNAMA UMENWEKE.
16 BRIEF REACTIONS TO PAPER PRESENTATIONS
17 INAUGURATION OF CLASSES
18 GOODWILL MESSAGES BY MEMBERS
19 UNVIELING OF CLASS ALMANAC BY THE GREAT CLASS OF 1979
20 DANCE! DANCE!! DANCE!!!
21 VOTE OF THANKS
22 CLOSING PRAYER
23
DANCE! DANCE!! DANCE!!!

C. SUNDAY 26TH SEPTEMBER, 2021
THANKSGIVING MASS AT ST PATRICK ’S CATHEDRAL CHURCH, AWKA

1 THANKSGIVING MASS 10.00 AM
2 GROUP PHOTOGRAPH FOR ALL IGWEGRAM FAMILY
3 LIGHT REFRESHMENT AT TRIG POINTS HOTEL LTD NIBO.

WELCOME
A D D R E S S
BY THE NATIONAL PRESIDENT -
CHIEF SIR EMMANUEL NNAMDI NWOBU KSJI
Good afternoon distinguished Chief Guest of Honour, the Special Guest of Honour,
distinguished Chairman of this occasion, Chairman and members of the Incorporated
Trustees, our Patrons, distinguished Guests, media representatives, ladies and
Gentlemen.
On behalf of the members of the National Executive Committee of our prestigious

Association, I welcome you all with great pleasure to this occasion – the 2021 IGS
AWKA BIENNIAL ALUMNI NATIONAL CONVENTION. We give glory to
Almighty God for journey mercies to all our members and guests who have come from
far and near to be part of this historic event.
Let me use this opportunity once again to also welcome special guests in our mist the
Hon. Commissioner for Basic Education Anambra State - Prof Kate Azuka Omenugha,
the Chairman of Anambra State Universal Basic Education Board (ASUBEB) - Chief
Patrick Ugbaja, the Chairman of IGSOBA Incorporated Trustees - Evangelist Jasper
Azado and other members of our Incorporated Trustees who willingly accepted to be
part of this year's National convention and who are always ready to contribute selflessly
to its formant and content. Your show of love, continued interest and support in the
development of our alma mater is second to none. We are indeed very appreciative and
delighted to have you.
As a tradition, we have sought for a convention theme that is relevant and impacting on
the lives of our members and the rest of IGS family. We came up with ONWARD
TOGETHER. Onward Together, we make our alma mater better. At this juncture, I
will like to quote N.R. Narayana Murthy, an Indian IT industrialist, who wrote on
June 22, 2017 that “Nobody is bothered about an Institution more than its alumni”. In
any Institution, alumni are the key to its growth. Our actions today are all about
intervention to make our Alma mater great as in Onward Together.
As you may recall that this is the third epochal event under my watch as the National
President of this association. The first was the marking of 60th Anniversary celebration
of the college held in October 2018, while the second was the National Convention held
in 2019. We all worked tirelessly with great passion in moving the IGS legacy forward.
Bravo to you all; you are the best.
Igwebuike Grammar School is an all-boys secondary school founded on January 9,

1958 by our founding fathers, while the old boys association came into existence in
1975, about 46 (forty-six) years ago. The association was formed primarily to promote
good relationship among ex-students, but today we have changed the narratives to
include helping the alma mater and by extension pull everyone together, both students
and old boys. These can be found in our character, generosity and kindness. These
virtues always remind us that when we are successful, we should look back with a
reaching arm and pull up other members. This can also be seen in this year's Convention
theme: ONWARD TOGETHER. Taking a walk through the school today, one can see
with pride the visible changes or renovation revolution going on in the school which is a
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far cry from the orientation in the early years of the old boys association. This is our resolve and
our guiding spirit; a simple way of paying back the debt of gratitude we owe the college that
contributed immensely to what we are today. We will continue to plant trees with zeal so that
future generations will eat fruits as good as if not better than the fruits earlier generations ate
from the trees planted by our founding fathers. Again, we hope to pass this passion to the present
and future students of IGS.
Distinguished guests, I want to thank my fellow old boys for their tireless, relentless and ongoing
efforts to bring our alma mater to another crest of recognition. Since 2017, the atmosphere at our
alma mater has been thick with our actions and achievements, as I will reel out shortly.
a) Donation of a complete set of musical Band and 80 branded College blazers with ties to
the school.
b) Construction of the Legacy gate, planting of ornamental trees with flowers and
landscaping of the premises, commissioned on the 27th October 2018 during the 60th
Anniversary Ceremony.
c) Registration of the association with Awka South Local government Authority and
Corporate Affairs Commission, Abuja.
d) Celebration of the 60th Year Anniversary ceremony with legacy projects commissioned
with awards to members.
e) Attracted State Government's attention to infrastructure upgrade at the school,

culminating in government's construction of a multipurpose hall on a swap agreement
basis between the State government and the old boys Association.
f) Attracted a Laboratory Science kits for Junior Secondary School from Federal Ministry
of Science and Technology through a worthy old boy, Chief Kenneth Onwumbiko of
great class of 1979.
g) Increased IGSOBA membership base through the involvement of classes, in addition to

the existing branches, thereby recreating the alumni association and turning it into an
association everybody is proud to associate with.
h) Creation of a Whatsapp Platform, which facilitates and increased communication

among our members enabling holding monthly online meetings.
i) Construction of interactive IGS WEBSITE, which works to keep members acquainted

with new development within the association.
j) Started and completed perimeter fencing project with the concreting of the Legacy Gate
floor.
k) Through the efforts of the Great Class of 1979 and a worthy old boy – Patrick Chibuogu
Nwezi, two classroom blocks were renovated and commissioned in 2020.
l) The Presentation of 3 mowing and 2 grass-cutting machines as donated by Classes 1985,

1988, 1990, 1994 and Chief Uchenna Charbu Nwobu to ensure effective housekeeping
of the school compound.
m) Attraction of lots of instructional materials to the school as donated the distinguished

Senator Uche Ekwunife (Iyom), a member of the 9th Nigeria Senate representing
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Anambra Central Senatorial District of Anambra State.
n) Attraction of the renovation of our first one storey building that was on the verge of
collapsing and Science Laboratory building by Anambra State Universal Basic
Education Board (ASUBEB).
o) The renovated SS3 Classroom block by the Awka Union USA and Canada (Los Angeles
Chapter) that was commissioned and handed over to the school yesterday.
p) Finally, the ongoing renovation of the Administrative Block that will be commissioned
in December 2021.
Your Excellency, chairman of the occasion, ladies and gentlemen, your presence in this
gathering and generosity will surely help to support the on-going renovation project and thereby
bring us closer to achieving the theme of this convention, “Onward Together”. To the old boys,
let us not ignore our key roles as stakeholder in the sustenance of the college, as our intervention
is a continuous process, which revolves from generation to generation.
To this effect, I would continue thanking you all for your unalloyed support that has made our
almost two terms in office very glorious. It is a clear demonstration of LOVE as enshrined in our
MOTTO: PRO AMORE ET' VERITATE, and also as a testimony to the fact that the College has
produced very responsible people with good hearts.
I sincerely wish to thank the Hon. Commissioner of Basic Education - Prof. Kate Azuka
Omenugha, and her team for their wonderful support to this great Association. And to others, I
especially enjoin you to join hands in continuously making IGS Awka a better school.
As a solemn pledge, it is our mission to make our modest contributions towards the restoration
and preservation of our college. This is the very least we can do to this great institution that has
given us an exceptional education and the privilege of being part of this IGS family that others
can only dream and wish to belong.
In conclusion, I will end with a quote from Helen Keller, the American blind and deaf woman
who in her scholastic biography in April 1, 1989 wrote that, “Optimism is the faith that leads
to achievement. Nothing can be done without hope and confidence”. No word can be
sufficient enough to express the depth of my heartfelt gratitude for the team spirit in this our
intervention journey, as I remain eternally grateful to you all.
Thank you for being part of our story. I wish everyone a most successful happy convention and
journey mercies back to base as this year's Convention is all about rekindle of old memories, ties,
telling of old jokes, charting a new agenda, celebration of our successes and of course
fundraising for our on-going Administrative block renovation project.
Bye and see you all in September 2023 edition.
Intervention Continues!
I remain yours sincerely,
Chief Sir Emma N. Nwobu KSJI

National President.
IGSOBA National Convention Awards

1. The activities of IGSOBA are principally driven by the elected executives of the
association and the various committees constituted for specific programmes and
projects. However, there is no gainsaying that various actors outside the executive loop
have made immense contributions – in cash and kind – that have worked to give life to
the objectives and programmes of the old boys association.
2. These non-executive actors include individual members of IGSOBA, friends and
associates of our members, graduating classes, and IGSOBA branches. These
individuals and groups spent a lot of money and manpower to engineer some of the
landmark changes in the state of infrastructure at the school since the last convention.
Talk about the refurbishment of two classroom blocks, for instance, or contributions
towards the construction of a new Administrative Building at our alma mater, among a
host of positive interventions by these individuals and groups. Their noble and selfless
efforts must be acknowledged and celebrated.
3. The IGSOBA National Convention Awards was conceived to specially
acknowledge and celebrate our members, classes and branches that made outstanding
contributions to the realisation of the IGSOBA objectives since the last convention. In
time, this honour will be extended to friends of IGSOBA who share the IGSOBA
vision and mission to continuously give back to the old school, while promoting a
framework for vigorous and positive engagement among old boys.
4. There are four award categories:
i) The Best Individual Supporter Award
ii) The Best-In-Class Award
iii) The Best IGSOBA Branch Award
iv) The Benefactor Award
a. The Best Individual Supporter Award
Certain members of IGSOBA have made very exceptional contributions to the
realisation of IGSOBA vision and mission in the last 24 months. These individuals
went beyond the call of duty to initiate and successfully execute outstanding projects
that have fundamentally changed public perception of IGSOBA and our alma mater,
while facilitating the delivery of quality education at Igwebuike Grammar School,
Awka. Their contributions range from rehabilitating an entire classroom block,
through financial sponsorship of IGSOBA events, to leading fundraising initiatives,
among many other initiatives.
Three old boys have been nominated for this award. The best among the three will
receive The IGSOBA Champion plaque.
b. The Best-In-Class Award
Igwebuike Grammar School, Awka, has an enviable long list of graduated classes,
which is not surprising, given the age of the institution. But the classes are not all
equally committed to the IGSOBA cause. Some classes have shown positive
consistency in their disposition to matters of the alma mater, and many have not. There
has been a surprising turn of events in some instances, with some least-expected
classes emerging as the new and enviable face of IGSOBA and our alma mater, giving
generously to works of the alma mater. Some classes are more represented in IGSOBA
than others... with more financial members.
The Best-In-Class award considers the performance of the classes in the important
areas of giving back to the alma mater, number of registered members in IGSOBA
register, and class participation in alumni activities. Three classes have been
nominated for this award. The winner will receive and hold the IGSOBA Ambassador
Trophy until the next National Convention.
c. The Best IGSOBA Branch Award
Alumni of Igwebuike Grammar School, Awka, are spread across the globe and could
be found in diverse professional callings and vocations. IGSOBA seeks to harness the
networking opportunities inherent in this spread, for a dynamic and extensive alumni
network. The branches are important vehicles for mobilising members. They also
represent an important voice in the governance of the association, including being a
window for leadership recruitment. Some branches outperform others in their
organisation, the vibrancy of their activities and general contribution to the
programmes and projects of the national body. IGSOBA aspires to have branches in as
many locations as possible.
Mobilising members for branch activities is tasking. This award segment recognises
the success of branches that scaled the hurdles to the formation and sustenance of a
branch, while at once offering giving IGSOBA and the alma mater benefit of branch
resources.
Three branches have been nominated for this award. The winner will receive and hold
the IGSOBA Magellan (Ojemba) Trophy until the next National Convention.
d. The Benefactor Award
Support for alumni activities is not a one-off engagement. Also, it is not about being the
best in one area of activity. The alumni association desires to have members that will
always be there to support its activities, come rain or come shine, providing moral,
intellectual, financial, and spiritual support as the need arises. Members with this
attribute do not come in large numbers, even as we strive to grow the population.
The IGSOBA Patron Award is for those members that have demonstrated the energy
and uncommon flair to attend to multiple needs of the alumni association in a way that
elevates the association, propelling it to greater attainments. Three persons have been
nominated for this award. The winner will receive a certificate and letter of gratitude
from IGSOBA.
Kene H. Okafor
Head, Lectures & Event Management Sub Committee
Before
After
SOME
PAST
PROJECTS
Before
After
THE
GREAT
PHILANTHROPIST
He single handedly renovated

Chine and Katchy Ezeji
Okoye Block, as shown in the
previous page.
Chief Patrick Chibogu Nweze (Nkonadu)

of class of 1990, congratulates the National President,
Executive Committee and the entire members of IGS,
Awka Old Boys Association on her 2021 National
Convention.
The Great Class of 1979

wishes to congratulates the leadership and the entire
membership of Igwebuike Grammar School, Akwa Old Boys
Association on this auspicious occasion of the national
convention of the Association, 2021.
May we all join our hands and make our alma matar better
Signed:
Osy Agbata.
SP 1979
Before Renovation
Renovated by:
Anambra State Universal Basic Education Board, 2021
After Renovation
Before
ON-GOING
PROJECTS
After
ONWARD
TOGETHER
WE MAKE OUR
ALMA MATER GREAT
Our Achievement after project:

Three (3) Mowing machines and Two (2) Grass Cutting machines donated by
Classes of 1985, 1988, 1990, 1994 and Chief Uchenna Charbu Nwobu of class of 1977.
Art by:
THE
POLITICAL
GIANT
Senator, High Chief (Dr.)

Ben Ndi Obi, CON, FNIPR
(Ojeligbo). A great ambassador of IGS,
Awka Old Boys Association of Nigeria,
Congratulates the association on her 2021 National Convention.
THE
PEOPLE’S
GENERAL
Rear Admiral OP OZOJIOFOR GSS PSC+ MNSA FCIS PGDPA Rtd.

of Reformist Class of 1978, hereby felicitate with the Alumni
Association on her 2021 Biennial National Convention.
Goodwi
meage
O n this event of the 2021 alumni national convention of IGSOBA, I Chief

Tony Obuora Mogbogu do heartily facilitate with Chief Sir Nnamdi
Nwobu the National President, executive Committee and the entire
members of our prestigious association. I also wish the leadership more success
as they continue to pilot the affairs of the association.Congratulations to all of us.
Chief Tony Obuora Mogbogu

Senior Class of 1974
The
People’s
GENERAL
Major General
Edward Okechukwu Nze (Rtd), of Golden Class of 1980
Congratulates the leadership and the entire members of Igwebuike Grammar School,
Awka Old Boys Association of Nigeria on her 2021 Biennial Alumni National
Convention.
THE
PLATINUM
BOY
Dr. Ifeanyi Obiora Okafor of Golden Class of 1980

Felicitates with the leadership and entire members of
IGS, Awka Old Boys Association of Nigeria.
He counsels, “Garden relaxation is the greatest tonic

and therapy a human being can have.”
A
Great
Philanthropist
I, Dr. Ugochukwu C. Chinwuba of class of 1983, heartily

Congratulates the leadership and the entire members of Igwebuike Grammar School,
Awka Old Boys Association of Nigeria, on her 2021 Biennial Alumni National
Convention.
Goodwi Meage
We, the Ndichimereze International Women Organisation, wants to use this medium to
felicitate with you all on your 2021 Alumni National Convention.
We thank you all for the wonderful work done in changing the face of Igwebuike
Grammar School - your Alma mater. We pray that the good Lord will reward you all
abundantly, Amen.
Ndichimereze International Women Organisation is a Non-profit organisation with high

net worth of individuals in different profession with like minds solely devoted to charity,
evangelism and empowerment to the physically challenged and the vulnerable in our
society.
Signed:
Nwabueze Ify Joy
President
GoodwiMeage
IGSOBA Abuja Branch felicitates with the leadership and the
National Body on our 2021 Biennial Alumni National Convention
Goodwi
Meage
- Awka Branch
T he Awka Branch happily felicitates with the

National President, executive committee and the
entire members of Igwebuike Grammar School,
Old Boys Association, IGSOBA on her 2021 Biennial
Alumni National Convention holding from September,
24 - 26, 2021 at Awka Capital City of Anambra State.
We are earnestly proud and happy to be part of this

joyous occasion. We pray for journey mercies for all
persons traveling for this event and wish a successful
convention.
Signed:
Chris Nwokoye
Branch President
Goodwi
Meage
- Lagos Branch
T he Lagos Branch worthily congratulates the

Leadership and the entire members of Igwebuike
Grammar School, Old Boys Association,
IGSOBA on her 2021 Biennial Alumni National
Convention holding from September, 24 - 26, 2021 at
Awka Capital City of Anambra State.
May God guide us as we strive to ensure the success of

the programme.
Signed:
Elder Steve Nbanweke
Branch President
Goodwi
Meage
The Noble Class of 1975 congratulates the leadership and the entire
members of Igwebuike Grammar School Old Boys Association of Nigeria
on its forthcoming 2021 Biennial Alumni National Convention holding
from September 24-26 at Awka Capital City of Anambra State.
May God continue to bless our efforts to reposition our Alma Mater
Kanayochukwu Obidigbo
Noble Class Representative of 1975
Goodwi
Meage
- Reformist Class of 1978
T he Reformist Class of 1978 wishes to felicitate with the leadership

and the entire members of Igwebuike Grammar School Old Boys
Association of Nigeria on its forthcoming 2021 Biennial Alumni
National Convention holding from September 24-26 at Awka Capital City
of Anambra State.
May God continue to bless our efforts to reposition our Alma Mater
Chief Christopher C. Okafor ‘78 (Skido)

Class Representative
Goodwi
Meage
- Class of 1982
T he Trailblazers Class of 1982 rejoices with our own Chief Sir Nnamdi
Nwobu the National President, Executive Committee and entire
members of Igwebuike Grammar School, Awka Old Boys Association
of Nigeria as we celebrate the 2021 biennial alumni National Convention on
Saturday 25th September, 2021 at Trig Point Hotel and Suites Nibo, Awka
South LGA Anambra State Nigeria.This is a beautiful moment to take stock
of our achievements and project into the future.May the Almighty grant us
the enabling environment to celebrate this unique event.Once again, we are
forever grateful and happy to have given the association our own to Pilot the
affairs of this prestigious association.
Signed.
Professor Ken Nwuba
Trailblazers Class of 1982
TRAILBLAZERS CLASS OF 1982

Goodwi
Meage
- Class of 1985
T he Admiral Renias Class of 1985 is happy to be

part of history as Igwebuike Grammar School,
Old Boys Association, IGSOBA hosts its 2021
Biennial Alumni National Convention on September,
24th - 26th 2021 at Awka Capital City of Anambra State.
May God guide the leadership, organising Committee

and members of Igwebuike Grammar School, Old Boys
Association of Nigeria as we strive to ensure the success
of the programme.
Signed:
Felix Agbata
Class Representative
Admirable Renias Class of 1985
Goodwi
Meage - Class of 1986
T he Buffalo Class 86 of IGS Awka rejoices with the

President , The Executive Committee and entire
Members of National body of Igwebuike Grammar
School Awka Old Boys Association on this year's 2021
National Convention. We pray that God in Heaven will grant
us successful convention and wisdom to come up with
decisions that will propel our Alma mata to greater heights.
God bless IGS Old Boys.
Signed:
Governor Charles Ubadineke
Buffalo Class of 1986.
Goodwi
Meage
- Class of 1988
T he class of 1988 (G’88) wishes to congratulate the

President,Executive committee and the entire members of
Igwebuike Grammar School Old Boys Association on the
occasion of her 2021 National Convention. We wish the association a
successful and fruitful deliberations while praying that God continue to
bless all of us.Congratulations once again!!
Signed:
Chief (Sir) Charles O. Chukwuma JP MBA, ACTI, FCA.
Hon. Obinna Okoli Engineer Peter Ata

Secretary PRO.
Goodwi
Meage
- Class of 1989
T he Executive Committee and the entire members of Class of 1989

felicitate with the National President, executive Committee and the entire
members of Igwebuike Grammar School Old Boys Association of
Nigeria on her 2021 biennial Alumni National Convention tagged ONWARD
TOGETHER taking place from September 24th to 26th, 2021 at
Nibo/Awka.This is indeed another home-coming and great opportunity for
brainstorming that will help to reposition the Alumni association. The beauty of
the event is the collective efforts of the IGSOBA Executive, Board of the
Incorporated Trustees and the 2021 Alumni National Convention Planning
committee to accomplish this great job.
Signed.
Dr. Chijioke Ezeudu
Class Representative -Class of 1989
Goodwi
From Unique Class of 1993
Meage
O n behalf of the members of IGS AWKA OLD BOYS ASSOCIATION, CLASS OF 1993
heartily felicitate and congratulate our dear National President, Executive committee
and the entire members of the OLD BOYS ASSOCIATION on this great occasion of
the of the 2021 NATIONAL ALUMNI CONVENTION tagged "ONWARD TOGETHER"
holding on the 24th – 26th of September 2021 at Trig point Hotels , Nibo, Awka South Local
Area of Anambra state.
We want to use the medium to show our appreciation to the National President of Igwebuike
Grammar School Old Boys Association Chief Emmanuel Nnamdi Nwobu, his entire executives,
members of the National Convention Planning committee and all others who have contributed
in the success of this epoch making event.
We are happy to be part of this history making event and also wishing all of us a successful
convention. Congratulations
Signed:
Chief Emmanuel Obele Mr.Kene Ozojiofor
Chairman Secretary and Class Repesentative
IGS | 69
Goodwi
meage
T he INDOMITABLE
CLASS OF 1994 (C-94)
heartily congratulate the
National President, Executive
Committee and the entire
members of Igwebuike Grammar
School Old Boys Association of
Nigeria (IGSOBAN)on her 2021
Alumni National Convention
taggedONWARD
TOGETHER.We wish the
Alumni fruitful and memorable
National Convention as we
journey together to make our
Alma mater great.BRAVO!
BRAVO!! BRAVO!!!
FROM ALL OF US OF
- CLASS 1994 (C-94)
Goodwi meage - Class of 1996
W e members of Class of 1996 facilitates with the entire members of the old boys
association on this great event of the 2021 biennial Alumni National Convention
coming up from Saturday September 24th to 26th, 2021 at Awka Anambra State.We
resolved to be part of all activities towards the transformation.Kudos to the IGSOBA executive,
the 2021 national convention planning Committee and others for their creativity in pushing the
association forward.
Signed:
Ifesinachi Ughanwa Chukwuemeka Kene Enukora
Class Representative Secretary.
From Class of 1996
Goodwi
Meage
- Class of 2002
T he Class of 2002 uses the forum to thank all members who

contributed immensely in various ways to make this event
great.We particularly appreciate and applaud Chief Nnamdi
Nwobu the National President, executive Committee and the entire
members of Igwebuike Grammar School Awka Old Boys Association of
Nigeria who despite tight schedules, braced all odds to make the event
a reality. Congratulations!
Signed:
Ndukwe Chudi
Class Representative Class of 2002
Goodwi
Meage
- Class of 2003
T he Executive Committee and the entire members of Class of 2003

congratulate the National President, executive Committee and the
entire members of Igwebuike Grammar School Old Boys Association
of Nigeria on her 2021 biennial Alumni National Convention tagged
ONWARD TOGETHER taking place from September 24th to 26th, 2021 at
Nibo/Awka.This is indeed another home-coming and great opportunity for
brainstorming that will help to reposition the Alumni association. Long live
IGS Awka Old boys Association of Nigeria.Long live Class of 2003.
Signed:
Chisom Nwankwo President
Class of 2003.
THE EXECUTIVE
IGWEBUIKE GRAMMAR SCHOOL. AWKA Goodwi
OLD BOYS ASSOCIATION (IGSOBA) 2004 SET
IGWEBUIKE GRAMMAR SCHOOL OLD BOYS ASSOCIATION OF

Meage
NIGERIA.
DIGITAL CLASS OF 2004
With immense joy and unalloyed happiness, we the digital class of 2004 felicitate
with our National President, Chief Sir Emmanuel Nnamdi Nwobu, (Uduezue
n'Awka, Ugodunso n'Okpuno), a leader per-excellent; the national executive
committee, local organising committee (LOC) ably led by Rev'd Dr. H.O.N.
Bosah, and entire Igwebuike Grammar School Old Boys Association (IGSOBA)
of Nigeria, on this year bi-annual convention holding today at Trig Point Hotels
Nibo.
We rejoice with all for our efforts in keeping this heroic college strong, famous
and making it a desired and better academic environment for our leaders of
tomorrow.
Congratulations
Signed
Barr. Emeka Nweze Esq Mr. Chukwuebuka Okoli (Gentle)
'04 Secretary Class Rep/ '04 Vice President
Mr. Chibueze Ifediora

‘04 President
PICTURE GALLERY THROWBACK - 2019 NATIONAL CONVENTION
PICTURE GALLERY AN EVENING WITH NATIONAL PRESIDENT
PICTURE GALLERY AN EVENING WITH NATIONAL PRESIDENT
Goodwi
meage
I , Sir Engr. Chris Emene Agumadu and my family heartily congratulate the
National President, Executive Committee and the entire members of
Igwebuike Grammar School Old Boys Association of Nigeria for the 2021
biennial Alumni National Convention holding at Awka from September 24th to
26th, 2021.
We wish the leadership more success as they continue to pilot the affairs of the
association.
Signed:
Sir Engr. Chris Emene Agumadu
Class of 1965
Goodwi
Meage
I Rev'd Dr. H. O. N. Bosah '73 - the Chairman of the 2021 IGS Awka Alumni
National Convention Planning Committee and his family, heartily
congratulate the National President, Chief Sir Nnamdi Nwobu, the Executive
Committee and the entire members of Igwebuike Grammar School Old Boys
Association of Nigeria on the 2021 IGS Awka Alumni National Convention taking
place from September 24th - 26th 2021, tagged ONWARD TOGETHER.We are
delighted and rejoicing over the giant strides recently recorded by the Old Boys
Association and pray God for sustainable development.
Signed: Rev'd Dr. H. O. N. Bosah

Goodwi
meage
I , Alfred Chine & my lovely wife and

children heartily congratulate Chief Sir
Nnamdi Nwobu - the National
President, executive committee and the
entire members of Igwebuike Grammar
School Old Boys Association of Nigeria on
her 2021 IGS Awka Alumni National
Convention taking place from September
2 4 - 2 6 2 0 2 1 t a g g e d O N WA R D
TOGETHER.We are happy over the giant
strides recorded by the old boys
association.
Signed: Alfred Chine

Goodwi
Meage
Mr. Patrick & Mrs Obiageli Enendu and children heartily
congratulate the National President, executive committee and
the entire members of Igwebuike Grammar School Old Boys
Association of Nigeria on its 2021 IGS Awka Alumni
National Convention taking place from September 24-26
2021. We are happy over the giant strides recorded by the old
boys association.
Signed:
Mr. Patrick Enendu
Class of 1974
Goodwi Meage
I, Group Captain (Dr) Gabriel Chinwuba Nwekweghi (Rtd)
of 1975 set, heartily felicitate with the National President of
IGSOBA, Chief Sir, Nnamdi Nwobu (Ugodunso) and Gp Capt.
Nwekweghi (Rtd)his indefatigable EXCO, the past IGSOBA
EXCOs, the entire IGSOBA Community Worldwide, IGS Awka
teachers both past and present and in fact the students of IGS
Awka on this auspicious occasion of our 2021 convention.
I equally use this golden opportunity to salute those who
made me and influenced me while growing at IGS Awka in the
1970s:
MY PRINCIPALS
Ø Mr. S.A. Nwako
Ø Mr. Nwuche
Ø Chief A.U. Ezeoke
MY TUTORS
Ø Mr. Chika Ijeoma (Economics)
Ø Mr. Ogugou Nwosu (Christian Religious Study)
Ø Mr. Godfrey N. Muotolu (Geography/English Language)
Ø Mr. E.C. Okoye (Biology)
Ø Mr. I.E. Ikeh (Physics & Mathematics)
Ø Mr. John Ezeokonkwo (Chemistry)
Ø Mr. C.C. Anofochi (Mathematics)
MY SENIOR PREFECTS
Ø Mr. Felix Adigwe – 1971
Ø Mr. Alfred Nwofor – 1972
Ø Mr. Kanayo Dilibe – 1973
Ø Mr. Richard Okoye – 1974
Ø Mr. Goddy Azike (Idi Amin) – 1975
I specially appreciate Mr. Okwudili Okafor (Cdr Okwudili Ituludiegwu NN Rtd) whose visit to
Igwebuike Grammar School in 1974 in his full NDA Officer Cadet regalia flying the NDA Plume
greatly motivated me into joining the Armed Forces. Oga Garry Cooper, I salute you Sir!
It is my prayers that we will live to celebrate convention after convention and our Alma Mata
will blossom from glory to glory. Amen! Seven Hearty cheers to the National President (Ugodinso!)
and his wonderful team.
LONG LIVE IGSOBA!
Signed:
Dr. G.C. Nwekweghi
Group Captain (Rtd)
1975 Set.
Goodwi
Meage
I , Kanayo Obidigboof Senior Class of 1975, heartily congratulate Chief Sir
Nnamdi Nwobu- the National President, executive Committee and the entire
members of Igwebuike Grammar School Old Boys Association of Nigeria
on its 2021 IGS Awka Alumni National Convention taking place today
September 25, 2021 at Trig-Point Hotel and Suites Nibo, Awka South LGA
Anambra State Nigeria.This is indeed very significant in the history of our alma
mater and the association.
Kanayochukwu Obidigbo
Class of 1975.
Goodwi
Meage
T he family of Chief Hon. Dr. Sebastine
Anekwe (Ikeora Awka), heartily
congratulate Chief Sir Nnamdi Nwobu the
National President, the Executive Committee and
the entire members of Igwebuike Grammar School
Awka, Old Boys Association of Nigeria on the
2021 IGS Awka Alumni National Convention
taking place from today, September 24th - 26th
2021, tagged ONWARD TOGETHER.We are
very delighted and happy with the bold strides
being recorded by the Old Boys Association and
pray God for its sustenance.
Signed:
Chief Hon. Dr. Sebastine Anekwe (Ikeora Awka)
Senior Prefect of 1978 - Reformist Class
Goodwi
Meage
I , Deacon Ken & Deaconess Edith Chukwurah and children heartily
congratulate the National President, executive committee and the
entire members of Igwebuike Grammar School Old Boys Association
of Nigeria on her 2021 IGS Awka Alumni National Convention holding
on September 24-26 2021 tagged ONWARD TOGETHER.We are happy
over the giant strides recorded by the old boys association.
Signed:
Deacon Ken Chukwurah
Reformist Class of 1978
Goodwi
Meage
I , David Tunde Okafor of
Class of 1978 set, and my
dearest friend Victoria
Njideka Ekwelike and my lovely
family heartily congratulate
Chief Sir Nnamdi Nwobu KJSI
the National President, Executive
Nigeria for the 2021 biennial
holding at Awka from September
24th to 26th, 2021.
We wish the team more success
as they continue to pilot the
affairs of the association. May
GOD ALMIGHTY bless the
principal, staff, students and ex-
students of IGS AWKA.
Congratulations to all of us.
Signed:
David Tunde Okafor
The Reformist Class of 1978
Goodwi
Meage
O n this event of the national convention of
IGWEBUIKE GRAMMAR SCHOOL, AWKA
OLD BOYS ASSOCIATION, I Osita Kenneth
Agbata (UGONABO) do hereby extend my hearty
felicitations to all members and wish the leadership more
success as they continue to pilot the affairs of the
association.Congratulations to all of us.
Osita Agbata (UGONABO)

SP The Great Class of 1979
Goodwi
Meage
I , Sammy Arboy Onwuasor of
Senior Class of 1979, heartily
congratulate Chief Sir Nnamdi
Nwobu - the National President,
executive Committee and the entire
Nigeria on its 2021 IGS Awka
Alumni National Convention taking
place today September 25, 2021 at
Trig-Point Hotel and Suites Nibo,
Awka South LGA Anambra State
Nigeria.This is indeed very
significant in the history of our alma
mater and the association.
Sammy Arboy Onwuasor

Great Class of 1979.
Goodwi
meage
I , Anthony C. Egbo
of the Great Class of 1979,
heartily congratulate the
Nigeria on its 2021 IGS Awka
taking place today September 25,
2021 at Trig-Point Hotel and
Suites Nibo, Awka South LGA
Anambra State Nigeria.This is
indeed very significant in the
history of our alma mater and the
association.
Anthony C Egbo
Great Class of 1979
Goodwi
meage
I , Sir Jonathan Okwy Obukwelu
(Nnanyelugo Awka in London UK) of
the Great Class of 1979, heartily
congratulate my adorable and lovely wife,
Lady Ethel Nonye Obukwelu DCC (Nigeria
Correctional Service) for successfully
completing her 2 months officers course
recently held in Nigeria.
May God in His infinite mercy continue to

bless and reposition her.
Sir Jonathan Okwy Obukwelu KSJI

(Nnanyelugo Awka in London UK)
- Great Class of 1979.
Goodwi
meage
I , Sir Jonathan Okwy Obukwelu (Nnanyelugo Awka in London UK) of the

Great Class of 1979, heartily congratulate the National President, executive
committee and the entire members of Igebuike Grammar School Old Boys
Association of Nigeria on its 2021 IGS Awka Alumni National Convention.
I also congratulate my son Barr Emmanuel Nnamdi Obukwelu for his recent call
to the bar. It is indeed a significant milestone for the asssociation and my family.
Signed:
Sir Jonathan Okwy Obukwelu KSJI (Nnanyelugo Awka in London UK)
Great Class of 1979.
Goodwi
Meage
I Philip Chuma Onyeaka and my
family heartily congratulate the
Committee and the entire members
of Igwebuike Grammar School Old
Boys Association of Nigeria for the
2021 biennial Alumni National
Convention holding at Awka from
September 24th to 26, 2021. We
wish the leadership more success as
they continue to pilot the affairs of
the association. Congratulations to
all of us.
Signed:
Philip Chuma Onyeaka
Golden Class of 1980
Goodwi
Meage
I Paul Chukwudi Nwokediuko and my
family, happily felicitate with the
National President, Chief Sir Nnamdi
Nwobu, the Executive Committee and the
entire members of Igwebuike Grammar
School Old Boys Association of Nigeria
on the 2021 IGS Awka Alumni National
Convention taking place from September
24th - 26th 2021, tagged ONWARD
TOGETHER.We are heartily delighted
and rejoicing over the giant strides
recently recorded by the Old Boys
Association and pray God for sustainable
development.
Signed:
Paul Chukwudi Nwokediuko
Golden Class of 1980
Goodwi
Meage
I Evangelist Ben & Florence (Ada Jesus) Uba and my family felicitate with Chief
Sir Nnamdi Nwobu, the National President, Executive Committee and the
entire members of Igwebuike Grammar School Old Boys Association of
Nigeria on the 2021 biennial Alumni National Convention holding at Awka from
September 24th - 26th 2021.
association.
Signed:
Evangelist Ben Uba
Class of 1981
Goodwi
Meage
I , Engr. Sylvester Okoye (Ewulu Awka) and my family wish to celebrate with the
National President, executive committee and the entire members of Igwebuike
Grammar School Old Boys Association of Nigeria for the beautiful package of
Alumni National Convention holding on September 24-26, 2021 at Awka Capital City
tagged ONWARD TOGETHER.
We are happy over the giant strides recorded by the old boys association.
Signed:
Engr Sylvester Okoye
Class of 1981
Goodwi
Meage
I , Chief Chiedu Okekeashi of Trailblazers Class of 1982,
heartily congratulate the National President, executive
Committee and the entire members of Igwebuike
Grammar School Old Boys Association of Nigeria on its
2021 IGS Awka Alumni National Convention taking place
today at Trig-Point Hotel and Suites Nibo, Awka South LGA
Anambra State Nigeria.This is indeed a significant milestone
for the association.
Chief Chiedu Okekeashi

Trailblazers Class of 1982.
Goodwi
Meage
I , Prince Obi Katchy (Ishimili Awka) and my family heartily congratulate the
National President, Executive Committee and the entire members of
Igwebuike Grammar School Old Boys Association of Nigeria for the 2021
biennial Alumni National Convention holding at Awka from September 24th to
26th, 2021.
association.
Signed:
Prince Obi Katchy
Class of 1983
Goodwi
meage
I , Barr. Ifeanyi Obiakor of Class of 1983, heartily
felicitate with the National President, executive
Committee and the entire members of Igwebuike
Grammar School Old Boys Association of Nigeria on its
2021 IGS Awka Alumni National Convention taking place
today at Trig-Point Hotel and Suites Nibo, Awka South LGA
Anambra State Nigeria.This is indeed a significant milestone
for the association and sincerely happy over the giant
recorded within a short term.
Barr. Ifeanyi Obiakor - Class of 1983.

Goodwi
Meage
I heartily congratulate my
lovely husband Kenneth
Egwuatu of Class of 1983, the
National President, executive
Boys Association of Nigeria on
their 2021 IGS Awka Alumni
National Convention. The
association is like no other, has
contributed immensely to the
development of the school.This is
indeed a significant milestone for
the association.....
Mrs. B.N. E. Egwuatu

Goodwi
Meage
M y family and I, heartily
felicitate with Chief Sir
Nnamdi Nwobu - the
Boys Association of Nigeria on its
2021 IGS Awka Alumni National
Convention holding today Saturday
September 25, 2021 at Trig-points
Hotel and Suites Nibo, Awka South
LGA Anambra State Nigeria. May
God continue to guide Chief Sir
Nwobu the National President in his
leadership, reposition and
transformation efforts towards our
Alma mater
John Kanayo Nwuba

Admiral Renias Class of 1985
Goodwi
Meage
O n this event of the national convention of IGWEBUIKE GRAMMAR
SCHOOL, AWKA OLD BOYS ASSOCIATION, I Chief Dr. Osakwe
U. Chrison do hereby extend my hearty congratulations to all
members and wish Chief Sir Nnamdi Nwobu the National President the his
executive Committee more success as they continue to pilot the affairs of the
association.Congratulations to all of us.
Chief Dr. Osakwe U. Chrison

Class of 1986.
Goodwi
Meage
I, Mayor Chief Chris Ezeanya - CEO and Managing Director Chrisdon Express
Ventures Ltd. Clearing Forwarding and general cargo consultant Suit 10, Annex
1/3 Creek Road Apapa, Lagos, wishes to congratulate the leadership and the entire
members of Igwebuike Grammar School, Awka Old Boys Association of Nigeria
on the 2021 biennial IGS Alumni National Convention holding from September
24th to 26th, 2021 at Awka Anambra State, Nigeria.
Onward Together we make our alma mater great.
Signed:
Mayor Chief Chris Ezeanya
Class of 1993
Art by:
Goodwi
Meage
I , Prince Emeka Ndigwe (Onowu
Akuinu Awka) and my family
wish to celebrate with the
committee and the entire members of
Igwebuike Grammar School Old
Boys Association of Nigeria for the
beautiful package of Alumni
National Convention at Trig-points
Hotel & Suites Nibo, Awka South
LGA Anambra State Nigeria on
Saturday September 25, 2021 tagged
ONWARD TOGETHER.We are
happy over the giant strides recorded
by the old boys association.
Signed:
Prince Emeka Ndigwe
Class of 1996
Goodwi
Meage
I Ekene Nwanna and my

lovely wife , heartily
congratulate Chief Sir
Nnamdi Nwobu the National
President, the Executive
members of Igwebuike
Grammar School Awka, Old
Boys Association of Nigeria on
the 2021 IGS Awka Alumni
National Convention taking
place from today, September
24th - 26th 2021, tagged
ONWARD TOGETHER.We are
very delighted and happy with
the giant strides being recorded
by the Old Boys Association
and pray God for its sustenance.
Signed:
Ekene Nwanna
Class of 2004
Chief Christopher C. Okafor

MD/CEO
Rev’d Dr. H.O.N Bosah

PROF.
Chairman KATE
Planning OMENUGHA
Committee Senior Class of 1973
Richard D. Nwanna ‘84 KeneKATE H. Okafor ‘80 Lemmypal Nonso Anyakwo ‘79
PROF.
Head,KATE OMENUGHA
Finance/Fundraising PROF. OMENUGHA
Head, Lectures/Event Management
PROF. KATE OMENUGHA
Head, Sensitization & Mobilization
Uchenna
PROF. Charbu
KATE Nwobu ‘77
OMENUGHA Dr. Gideon
PROF. KATE Ezu ‘86 Ben Uba ‘81
Head, & Entertainment Head, MediaOMENUGHA
& Publicity PROF. KATE OMENUGHA
Head, Registration & Accreditation
Rear Admiral
PROF. KATE OPOMENUGHA
Ozojiofor ‘78 Chief Alfred Chine ‘73
PROF. KATE OMENUGHA Prof.
PROF.Collins
KATE N Okafor ‘86
OMENUGHA
Head, Security Vice Chairman Planning Committee Member
John Kanayor Nwuba ‘85 Chukwuebuka Okoli ‘04 Chief Simeon A. Enukorah ‘85
PROF. KATE OMENUGHA
Member PROF. KATE OMENUGHA
Member
Nzubechukwu
PROF. KATE Unekwe ‘99
OMENUGHA ACP Innocent
PROF. KATE Umerie ‘85
OMENUGHA Ekene
PROF. Nwanna
KATE ‘04
OMENUGHA
KeneKATE
PROF. Ozorjiofor ‘93
OMENUGHA Dr.PROF.
Ugochukwu
KATE C. Chiwuba ‘83
OMENUGHA Ugo Austine
PROF. KATE Anemene
OMENUGHA‘82
Ifeanyi Obiakor ‘83 Dr. Ambrose Chudi Okoye ‘81 Prof. Kingsley Ubaoji ‘92
PROF. KATE OMENUGHA
Member
Anayo
PROF. Chinwuba
KATE ‘94
OMENUGHA Cliff
PROF. Moneke
KATE ‘76
OMENUGHA
Member Member
Appreciation
O n behalf of the IGS, Awka 2021 Biennial Alumni National Convention

Committee, We offer our heartfelt and unreserved appreciations to all who
assisted in one way or the other in packaging this extraordinary get-together
in honour and anticipated upgrading of our great Alma mater.
We gladly extend appreciations to all who honored the convention with their
distinguished presence that added lively interaction and glamour to the gathering.
Special thanks go to IGSOBA National Executive led by Chief Sir Nnamdi Nwobu for
his visionary leadership and drive, the Convention organising Committee Chairman
for direction and effective coordination, the Principal, Staff and Students of IGSA for
sustainability. Special thanks also go to the classes, branches and generously dynamic
old boys of IGSA, whose financial muscles gallantly funded the convention to
fruition.
The academic colorations added to the convention by the Keynote Speakers: Dr. Okey
Anueyiagu (USA) and Prof Meshach Umenweke (UNIZIK) was intellectually
challenging and knowledge loaded.
Finally, we joyfully give the Almighty God, all glory and adoration for the wisdom in
the choice of the Convention Theme : “ONWARD TOGETHER” We Shall Make Our
Alma mater Great”. The unity of purpose which constituted the driving force behind
our success story in this convention bears eloquent testimony to the truism of the
theme and of the unction to function bestowed from above.
We pray for God's traveling mercies on all participants of the convention as they return
to their respective destinations.
GOD BLESS IGWEBUIKE GRAMMAR SCHOOL, AWKA :

OUR GREAT ALMA MATER.
Rev'd Dr. H. O. N. Bosah

Chairman Organizing Committee
IGS Awka 2021 Biennial Alumni National Convention.
IGWEBUIKE GRAMMAR SCHOOL AWKA

OLD BOYS ASSOCIATION OF NIGERIA
IGS AWKA BIENNIAL ALUMNI

NATIONAL CONVENTION
THEME:
ONWARD TOGETHER
CLASS OF NOBLE
CLASS OF CLASS OF
CLASS OF 1973 CLASS OF
1971 CLASS OF 1976
1972 1975
1974
CLASSES GOLDEN CLASS OF THE GREAT CLASS OF
1962-1965 1980 1979
CLASS OF
CLASS OF 1981
1977
CLASS OF
REFORMIST 1988
CLASS OF
1978
CLASS OF
TRAILBLAZERS 1990
CLASS OF
1982
BUFFALO
CLASSIC CLASS OF ADMIRABLE RENIAS CLASS OF
CLASS OF
1984 CLASS OF 1985 1989
1986
UNIQUE INDOMITABLE
CLASS OF CLASS OF CLASS OF 1993 CLASS OF CLASS OF
1983 1992 1994 2000
CLASS OF
CLASS OF CLASS OF 1996 CLASS OF CLASS OF
CLASS OF 2001 1995 1997 1998
2002
DIGITAL
CLASS OF CLASS OF CLASS OF CLASS OF
CLASS OF CLASS OF
2008 2010 2011 2016
2003 2004
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CELEBRATING

24-26 SEPT, 2021

20, Igwebuike School Road Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria.

N0. 1a Ani Street Beside Umuzocha Hall, Awka. 09075075048, 08062511363.

O God of Creation, direct our noble cause;

2. Hail! Hail! My alma mater,

3. Arise and shine your light has come

4. Hail! Hail! My alma mater

PRO AMORE ET VERITATE

4. To encourage the management, staﬀ and students of the College to maintain

6. To promote good relationship among members of the Association.

7. To unite all old boys of IGWEBUIKE GRAMMAR SCHOOL AWKA residing in

8. To chieve such further obejectives as the Association may deem necessary

DR. WILLIE M. OBIANO

RT. HON UCHE OKAFOR

PROF. KATE OMENUGHA

CHIEF SIR NNAMDI NWOBU KSJI

COMRADE KANAYOCHUKWU OBIDIGBO

MR. JOVITA OBIMMA ARAZU.

PROF. MESHACH NNAMA UMENWEKE

MEMBERS OF INCORPORATED TRUSTEES OF

Evang. Jasper Azodo

Ichie Ndubisi Igwebike Mr. Chukwuemeka C. Mr. Boniface E. Ezeoke

MEMBERS OF EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF

Chief Sir Nnamdi Nwobu KSJI

Igwebuike Grammar School, is an all – boys secondary school founded on January

THE PIONEER PRINCIPAL:-

On February 4, 1957, Messrs. E.E. Ekweozor and Katchy Ezejiokoye travelled to

lack of inancial resources to sustain the development of the school.

NAMING OF THE SECONDARY SCHOOL.

NAME: IGWEBUIKE GRAMMAR SCHOOL, AWKA

Every two years, we congregate or come together to have conversations on making

IGWEBUIKE GRAMMAR SCHOOL, AWKA

PROGAMME AT TRIG POINT HOTEL LTD. NIBO. 9:00 AM

On behalf of the members of the National Executive Committee of our prestigious

Igwebuike Grammar School is an all-boys secondary school founded on January 9,

e) Attracted State Government's attention to infrastructure upgrade at the school,

g) Increased IGSOBA membership base through the involvement of classes, in addition to

h) Creation of a Whatsapp Platform, which facilitates and increased communication

i) Construction of interactive IGS WEBSITE, which works to keep members acquainted

l) The Presentation of 3 mowing and 2 grass-cutting machines as donated by Classes 1985,

m) Attraction of lots of instructional materials to the school as donated the distinguished

Anambra Central Senatorial District of Anambra State.

Bye and see you all in September 2023 edition.

I remain yours sincerely,

Chief Sir Emma N. Nwobu KSJI

IGSOBA National Convention Awards

He single handedly renovated

Chief Patrick Chibogu Nweze (Nkonadu)

The Great Class of 1979

Our Achievement after project:

Senator, High Chief (Dr.)

Rear Admiral OP OZOJIOFOR GSS PSC+ MNSA FCIS PGDPA Rtd.

O n this event of the 2021 alumni national convention of IGSOBA, I Chief

Chief Tony Obuora Mogbogu

Dr. Ifeanyi Obiora Okafor of Golden Class of 1980

He counsels, “Garden relaxation is the greatest tonic

I, Dr. Ugochukwu C. Chinwuba of class of 1983, heartily

Ndichimereze International Women Organisation is a Non-proﬁt organisation with high

T he Awka Branch happily felicitates with the

We are earnestly proud and happy to be part of this

T he Lagos Branch worthily congratulates the

May God guide us as we strive to ensure the success of

T he Reformist Class of 1978 wishes to felicitate with the leadership