By Alltimepost.com.
Benin City – Seventeen indigent students of Eghosa Grammar School in Benin City, Edo State, representing different academic grades were recently awarded scholarships by the school’s alumni body, Eghosa Old Boys Association (EGHOBA).
Of the seventeen students, fifteen of them have been physically presented with their awards while the remaining two were added to the list two days following the award ceremony.
The Secretary-General of the Association, Mr. Osagie Igbinosun had received a call from the principal that two students who were financially challenged were not captured in the initial award list and immediately added the names.
Beneficiaries of the awards are, Ehis Gold, Ekhator Jeffrey, Elite Andrew, Enabulele Kelvin Ezulu Victor, Godwin Favour, Igbinosa Edohen, Itua Imuohosa, Iyamu Destiny and Jackson Ekufure.
Others include: Onahor Miracle, Osifo Aisosa, Osiomah Musah, Solomon Izokun, Uyi Osagie, Omoregbe Promise and Iriomwen Joshua Osadolor
The scholarship program, tagged: “Dr. Chris Adubor Scholarship Fund,” is intended to benefit the most needy and financially challenged students of the institution.
The ceremony which took place at the school’s hall was witnessed by co-students, parents/guardians and other dignitaries from various walks of life.
In his speech at the occasion, Igbinosun stated that the Scholarship package included tuition for 2014-2015 academic year.
This gesture, he said was a product of brain storming session of the old boys Executive, led by the president of the Association, Mr. Ehigie Alile-Egbon, with the purpose to give back and help the needy students of their community.
Mr. Igbinosun said the sum of one million naira has been set aside for the scholarship program annually, adding that this initiative was one of the several projects earmarked for the alma-mater to improve learning and create conducive learning environment in the school.
“No student should be sent home because the student cannot pay their school fees. If any student is lacking payment, call us, we will pay,” he told the school management.
Mr. Igbinosun appealed to all Eghosa Old Boys Worldwide to join hands in re-building and renovating the school buildings which are in a dilapidating state. “Together we can re-build Eghosa Grammar School to the past glory”.
Bishop Peter Imasuen, Bishop of the Benin Diocese, Anglican Communion and Proprietor of the school was represented by the Vicar of St. Thomas Anglican Church, Benin City, Venerable Benjamin Osaremwinda.
He charged the Old Boys to sustain their donations to the school, while urging parents to complement teachers’ efforts in teaching the students.
Pioneer student of the school and Benin Branch President of the Association, Bishop Aigbe Davies urged the school principal to utilize all infrastructure provided by the Old Boys for the purpose for which they are meant.
The students and their parents expressed their profound gratitude. They prayed God to bless, reward and continue to protect the Eghosa Old Boys for their humanitarian gestures.
Mr. Igbinosun instantly added the two students to the list, making the total awarded Scholarships to be Seventeen Students.
The Principal, Sir Felix Igie on behalf of the teachers and students of Eghosa , expressed sincere thanks to EGHOBA Global.
“We eulogize you for putting smiles on the faces of the students, parents and guardians! You have demonstrated that there is more happiness in giving than in receiving and that man’s life should be dedicated to the services of mankind! Long live EGHOBA.”
Present at the ceremony included, some of the Old Boys: Attorney Jimoh Adun, Legal Adviser EGHOBA Global; Osagie Igbinosun, Secretary General EGHOBA Global; Barr. Henry Omoregie, Deputy Legal Adviser EGHOBA Global; Bishop Charles Aigbe-Davies, President EGHOBA Benin chapter.
Other dignitaries included, Pastor Ken Okungbowa, Elvis Idahor, Lancelott Oduwa Imasuen (Nollywood Movie Producer), Sir Moses Aroko, Hon. Solomon Osazenaye, JP, the School Principal, Sir Felix Igie and Mr. Francis Edosomwan from Boston.
