Wednesday, January 26, 2011
FGGC Abuloma famous one of them - Miss World Agbani Darego 2001/Model receives an award from his alma mater
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Miss World 2001 Agbani Darego has received several awards over the years but that is bound to stand out as truly special is the Distinguished Alumni Award "she received from the alumni association of his high school, college of Federal Government Girls (FGGC) Abuloma.
The ceremony took place was hosted in Houston, Texas, in late 2010.
In his welcome address, former coordinator, Joy Onyeukwu said the award is well deserved Agbani that not only the pride of Nigeria, with his title win the Miss World in 2001, but also the Association of Elders of the Diaspora. "The Miss World Pageant is one of the most prestigious shows in the world. We are proud to identify with our own Agbani Darego that the 41st beauty queen competition. Yes, it has been 10 years but for life, his name will be remembered. His victory in history and serves as a source of inspiration for many young ladies in Nigeria and Africa with the aspirations for the title of Miss World. Today we are pleased to meet and do honor to whom honor is due. "She said.
A standing ovation greeted the beauty queen, as she walked gracefully to receive her award. Agbani who is studying for a degree in psychology at New York University (NYU), told the hearing he was honored to receive the award as Distinguished Alumni. "It'sa great honor to be here tonight, but even greater honor to receive this award from my peers. This award will be a special place in my heart next to the memory of Abuloma. Thank you. "She expressed.
Also honored at the event was a former staff member of the school, Jane Agomo. She was presented with a Lifetime Achievement Award in recognition of his years FGGC Abuloma. In a very moving speech, surrounded by her children, Attorney Cece Brown & Ben Agomo, she expressed her gratitude to the Alumni Association of her memory after all these years.
In a greeting message signed by the State of Texas Governor Rick Perry and First Lady Anita Perry, the governor welcomed the Alumni Association of the State of Texas and expressed their well wishes to former their meeting. The Honourable Mayor of the City of Houston Mayor Annissa D Parker has also welcomed the former. In her letter, she commended the Federal Government Girls College, Abuloma for providing education to girls in Rivers State and beyond. She cited that the school had produced prominent women in society including the wife of Governor-General of Rivers State, Judith Amaechi and former Miss World, Agbani Darego. She also thanked the elders for their ongoing support they held their meeting event in the city of Houston.
The evening was a very fun event that the ladies remember their passage through Abuloma. Ebele Owo (Obi-born Ofodile), a former roommate of the beauty queen has thrown the coin into a laugh as she told how the former was always a convenient excuse whenever they were called for the penalty. "Every time they wanted to punish us, Agbani always had an excuse to get out of trouble. Whenever it was an excuse that dismenorreah Agbani deliberately used because she knew leaders or prefects room did not know the meaning of the word because it sounded like a big medical problem, they always let her go. "
The program was conducted with a panel discussion informative and lively, with public participation by members of the Alumni Association. Chaired by Geraldine Anyanwu graduated from the pioneer class of 1981, he focused on alumni in various ways in the Diaspora could help to improve the school. She stressed the need for a drilling system to be installed in schools to enable more young people drinking water. She said that in his days at Abuloma, they have the best equipment. "We do not need to leave school to fetch water. All we had to do was turn in our buckets and returned to us would be filled to the brim. We also had a conditioned school buses designated to take students to the main city where we need to go shopping. It's sad that these luxuries are no longer available. "
In response to his remark, former coordinator, Joy Onyeukwu indicated that during his stay in school, they had to walk miles in the neighboring village to fetch water. "In retrospect, I can say it was a form of exercise for us. Wear this bucket on my head has really helped to tone my arms I can not say that I regret the time, but times are different now "more laughter erupted among the alumni as they clapped in unison . In a firmer voice, she added, "With the frequent rape stories we hear these days, it is safer for our young girls being sent to wander in the villages for water. Nicely, responsibility for the maintenance of the school lies with the federal government, but today I am inspired by the words of Martin Luther King Jr. and we all say "Do not ask what government can do for FGGC Abuloma rather, our question is, what the alumni can do collectively in restoring the lost glory of our Alma Mater. "A fundraising event is scheduled to take place in 2011.
The ceremony took place was hosted in Houston, Texas, in late 2010.
In his welcome address, former coordinator, Joy Onyeukwu said the award is well deserved Agbani that not only the pride of Nigeria, with his title win the Miss World in 2001, but also the Association of Elders of the Diaspora. "The Miss World Pageant is one of the most prestigious shows in the world. We are proud to identify with our own Agbani Darego that the 41st beauty queen competition. Yes, it has been 10 years but for life, his name will be remembered. His victory in history and serves as a source of inspiration for many young ladies in Nigeria and Africa with the aspirations for the title of Miss World. Today we are pleased to meet and do honor to whom honor is due. "She said.
A standing ovation greeted the beauty queen, as she walked gracefully to receive her award. Agbani who is studying for a degree in psychology at New York University (NYU), told the hearing he was honored to receive the award as Distinguished Alumni. "It'sa great honor to be here tonight, but even greater honor to receive this award from my peers. This award will be a special place in my heart next to the memory of Abuloma. Thank you. "She expressed.
Also honored at the event was a former staff member of the school, Jane Agomo. She was presented with a Lifetime Achievement Award in recognition of his years FGGC Abuloma. In a very moving speech, surrounded by her children, Attorney Cece Brown & Ben Agomo, she expressed her gratitude to the Alumni Association of her memory after all these years.
In a greeting message signed by the State of Texas Governor Rick Perry and First Lady Anita Perry, the governor welcomed the Alumni Association of the State of Texas and expressed their well wishes to former their meeting. The Honourable Mayor of the City of Houston Mayor Annissa D Parker has also welcomed the former. In her letter, she commended the Federal Government Girls College, Abuloma for providing education to girls in Rivers State and beyond. She cited that the school had produced prominent women in society including the wife of Governor-General of Rivers State, Judith Amaechi and former Miss World, Agbani Darego. She also thanked the elders for their ongoing support they held their meeting event in the city of Houston.
The evening was a very fun event that the ladies remember their passage through Abuloma. Ebele Owo (Obi-born Ofodile), a former roommate of the beauty queen has thrown the coin into a laugh as she told how the former was always a convenient excuse whenever they were called for the penalty. "Every time they wanted to punish us, Agbani always had an excuse to get out of trouble. Whenever it was an excuse that dismenorreah Agbani deliberately used because she knew leaders or prefects room did not know the meaning of the word because it sounded like a big medical problem, they always let her go. "
The program was conducted with a panel discussion informative and lively, with public participation by members of the Alumni Association. Chaired by Geraldine Anyanwu graduated from the pioneer class of 1981, he focused on alumni in various ways in the Diaspora could help to improve the school. She stressed the need for a drilling system to be installed in schools to enable more young people drinking water. She said that in his days at Abuloma, they have the best equipment. "We do not need to leave school to fetch water. All we had to do was turn in our buckets and returned to us would be filled to the brim. We also had a conditioned school buses designated to take students to the main city where we need to go shopping. It's sad that these luxuries are no longer available. "
In response to his remark, former coordinator, Joy Onyeukwu indicated that during his stay in school, they had to walk miles in the neighboring village to fetch water. "In retrospect, I can say it was a form of exercise for us. Wear this bucket on my head has really helped to tone my arms I can not say that I regret the time, but times are different now "more laughter erupted among the alumni as they clapped in unison . In a firmer voice, she added, "With the frequent rape stories we hear these days, it is safer for our young girls being sent to wander in the villages for water. Nicely, responsibility for the maintenance of the school lies with the federal government, but today I am inspired by the words of Martin Luther King Jr. and we all say "Do not ask what government can do for FGGC Abuloma rather, our question is, what the alumni can do collectively in restoring the lost glory of our Alma Mater. "A fundraising event is scheduled to take place in 2011.
