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– DR. JOHN OPEOLU JOHNSON RALLIES TO THE CALL!

Once among the pride of Houses in Government College Ughelli, Forcados House has fallen to hard times. Its structures and ambience have deteriorated so badly, the house is in a pitiful state.

In better times, Forcados House played a major role in the transformation of students who passed through its portals. The economic downturn in the country and the neglect of the school by agencies of state led to its present sorry state. The situation, however, will be reversed through the intervention of the Old Boys Association. The Association has taken on the task of restoring Government College Ughelli to the pristine state of its glorious years. The Lagos Branch of the OBA is leading the task of restoration. All Government College, Ughelli alumni agree the school laid the foundation for their present day achievements. It is time to give back to an institution that gave us so much.

One Old Boy, Dr. John Ope Johnson has rallied to the call and from his London base sent a cheque for N250,000.00 to the Lagos Branch of the OBA to help rehabilitate his Forcados House. This was in response to the Lagos Branch’s announcement of a N7,000,000.00 Appeal Fund for Forcados House, its Phase III Works in the alma mater.  Old Boys have responded with enthusiasm.

Those who have donated or have made pledges of various sums include;

1. Deacon Gamaliel Onosode, OFR (1947 Class) N1,000,000.00

2. Prof. Egerton Uvieghara  (1950 Class) N250,000.00

3. Dr. Titus Okereke (1951 Class) N200,000.00

4. Chief J.J Akpieyi   (1954 Class)  N250,000.00

5. Engr. Godwin Omene (1954 Class) N1,000,000.00

6. Dr. Jerry Nwankwo (1954 Class) N150,000.00

7. Prof. Itse  Sagay (SAN)  (1954 Class) N100,000.00

8. Dr. John Opeolu Johnson (1959 Class) N250,000.00 UK Branch

9. Dr. Taiwo Idemudia  (1960 Class) N500,000,000.00

10. Mr. Basil Eteri   (1960 Class) N 200,000.00

11. Engr. Garen Siekpe   (1960 Class) N50,000.00

12. Mr. Alfred Okoigun   (1970 Class) N1,000,000.00

13. Mr. Gordons Egbedi   (1973 Class ) N50,000.00

14. Mr. Ben Ogbogbaidi  (1973 Class) N100,000.00

15. Mr. Ben Olih   (1975 Class ) N50,000.00

16. Mr. Emeka Echefu   (1988 Class) N20,000.00

17. Mr. Mitchell Owem   (1991 Class) N10,000.00

Government College, Ughelli Old Boys’ Association (GCUOBA) Lagos Branch, is using this opportunity to appeal to alumni worldwide to join the contribution towards the rehabilitation of Forcados House.

Transfers in US Dollars should be made to:

UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA, PLC, NIGERIA
SWIFT CODE: UNAFNGLA

THROUGH:

Deutsche Bankers Trust Co. Americas New York  United States

SWIFT CODE: BKTRUS33

Routing Number: 021001033

Account Number: 040-100-11

FOR FURTHER CREDIT TO:

Beneficiary Account Number: 00060310000017

Beneficiary Name: Government College, Ughelli Old Boys Association

Beneficiary Address: 153B Isale Eko Avenue, Dolphin Estate, Ikoyi; Lagos. 

UBA BRANCH: Warehouse Road, Apapa; Lagos.

PAYMENT DETAILS: Forcados House Project

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Transfers in GB₤-Sterling should be made to:

UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA, PLC, NIGERIA

SWIFT CODE: UNAFNGLA

THROUGH:

Deutsche Bank London, United Kingdom,

SWIFT CODE: DEUTGB2L

Account No.: 30591304

IBAN: GB93DEUT40508130591304

FOR FURTHER CREDIT TO:

Beneficiary Account Number: 00060310000017

Beneficiary Name: Government College, Ughelli Old Boys Association

Beneficiary Address: 153B Isale Eko Avenue, Dolphin Estate, Ikoyi; Lagos.

UBA BRANCH: Warehouse Road, Apapa; Lagos.

PAYMENT DETAILS: Forcados House Project

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Transfers in Euro should be made to:

UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA, PLC, NIGERIA

SWIFT CODE: DEUTDEFF

Account No.: 95570670000

IBAN: GB93DEUT40508130591304

FOR FURTHER CREDIT TO:

Beneficiary Account Number: 00060310000017

Beneficiary Name: Government College, Ughelli Old Boys Association

Beneficiary Address: 153B Isale Eko Avenue, Dolphin Estate, Ikoyi; Lagos.

UBA BRANCH: Warehouse Road, Apapa; Lagos.

PAYMENT DETAILS: Forcados House Project

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The Lagos branch of the OBA sends its profound gratitude to all Old Boys who have contributed over the years to the restoration works in our alma mater. The President, Lagos branch, Dr. Taiwo Idemudia has directed that the list of donors be regularly updated and published through this medium. Further more, a roll of honor listing major donors will be posted on a plaque in the proposed V.B.V. Powell Center for Excellence in Government College Ughelli.

Thank you and as always, keep the ship sailing!

Mr. Stephen Ighofose
Publicity Secretary,

GCUOBA, Lagos Branch.