The Chairman of ThisDay Newspapers, Prince Nduka Obaigbena, presided over a packed gathering of outdated boys from the as soon as well-known Authorities School Ughelli (GCU) on the Civic Heart Lagos in early December.
An outdated boy himself, he had the pleasure of unveiling a novel ebook, Enduring Ughellian Echoes: Musings concerning the Outdated Faculty, by Victor E. Eromosele, which is described as a 'assortment of recollections', Eromosele, is a veteran oil and gasoline finance guru and member of the GCU Class of 1967.
Guide critic Dr. Francis Abudu described Enduring Ughellian Echoes as “an interesting and gripping learn with compelling content material,” written “in elegant and pleasant prose garnished right here and there with poetry.”
It’s an illuminating ebook that reminds the reader what a well-run boarding faculty, constructed on British traditions, was like half a century in the past.
“The ebook is a wealth of details about GCU's heritage, values and ethos. It celebrates the Spartan self-discipline, which was enshrined within the faculty bells, which ruled the coed's life,” he mentioned.
'Aside from passing references, the self-effacing Eromosele made little point out of himself all through the ebook.' Abudu “recommends this must-read ebook to present and former college students, academics and the studying public.”
Albert Akpomudjesan, President-Basic Worldwide (PGWW) of the GCU Outdated Boys' Affiliation, recommended the creator for a job properly finished. He described the distinctive ebook as an necessary contribution to the preservation of the historical past of “our Alma Mater” and as an illustration of our large and passionate efforts to lift academic requirements on the Outdated Faculty.
He recommends the ebook to educators and anybody who wish to emulate our good work at GCU.
