THE FGC VANDEIKYA EXPERIENCE AND THE LESSONS.

 THE FGC VANDEIKYA EXPERIENCE AND THE LESSONS.

Secondary school has to be one of the most interesting phase of most average Nigerian students. Those six years are very instrumental. No matter what you think about your secondary school, there is something

you would always

remember about it. They're some mysteries of FGC Vandeikya;

Boarding house education is not just about classroom activities.

FGC Vandeikya as a boarding school, has impacted positively on students culture exposure of several ethnic groups. With students actually moving to new areas for their education and, by default, they get acquainted with the local language different from theirs.

In this mix of different cultures, the students are exposed to the languages of several regions and with a little more training.

No wonder young children who know's FGCV would always wants to come to Fedivans. As a fedvosite you can't forget Wednesday and Saturdays hostel inspection with all the accessories that comes with it.

A place where you will see a true mix of different people with different cultures.

Different traits, tribes, races and languages;

Let's take a stroll down memory lane to bring you some of the things we

experienced and would never forget… First crush, that Flogging, those Nicknames, the dinning prayers and the security men we had at FGC Vandeikya.

At Fedivans, the usual dinning prayers also had swag in it, ‘'for the food we are about to eat, we thank you oh Lord’'. We all irrespective of our affiliation respond with a thunderous Amen!

No one cares to know who prays at all.... We just want to eat. If not for Mr Iseko Oklo with his one plate, one people's policy. We were ready to share spoons and plates too.

Claiming to be sick during Christmas Carol preparations, some Muslims even become Christian while in school.

One even got herself baptised as a Catholic, only for her father to come visiting. The rest is now history.

Sometimes, we re-queue at the dinning hall to collect our bubble rations...we all enjoyed the moments we shared. We all enjoyed our meals together, the memories are still fresh. How can I forget the importance of Osama in a life of a junior student.

During Boring and long weekends,(after exams) we go to the school orchard, those oranges were great. We dined/wine like kings on those trees. You can't do without this oranges when SAP (stomach adjustment period) comes calling.

Ok! Praise and worship nights, we sang along with big voices, I mean on top of our voices. we were always waiting for those who will be relieved of evil spirits, even with our paper and pen.

One thing FGC Vandeikya taught me as a person is that we are one......never to forget that. I also learnt to be strong and independent, optimistic and vision driven, respectful and most importantly courageous.

lastly, if you attended FGC Vandeikya or any of those unity schools across the federation and things like tribe and religions still bothers you, you are a disgrace and a waste of space.... thank God we don't have that here among FEDVOSITEs.

The togetherness in PRO UNITATE was an in-built thing, like it or not you must blend to the matching on unity theme.

Writing this has allowed me to recollect my thoughts and, reminisce on how FGC Vandeikya has played a major role in my personal evolution. No doubt my six years at FGCV, has helped me understand how to embrace vailant issues. 

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ROLE OF USOSA by Lawrence Anirejuoritse WILBERT

 Mr. Lawrence Anirejuoritse Wilbert, the Chief Executive of Agilent Wireless Ltd, a mobile network value-added services provider, former National President to the Federal Government College, Ugwolawo Old Students’ Association and current Executive Chairman of Ikara community in Ikpobha-Okha LGA, Edo state, shares his views on the role of Unity Schools and quality of education in National integration and development in this interview with Nnamdi Nwokolo.

We are aware of your contributions to educational through alumni development, how did it all start?



My interest in the development of the educational sector using the vehicle of the alumni association is borne out of my passion with a view to galvanize my peers to develop education in Nigeria. I’ll call myself an enthusiast of people development and a unique child of Pro-Unitate, the unity of Nigeria, by virtue of the fact that I attended a unity school; Federal Government College Ugwolawo. I returned back to Nigeria after my educational and career sojourn abroad, and the desire to unite with my circle of friends started. I was invited to meeting that was aimed setting up our alumni association in Lagos, and all of sudden; I was elected to lead the Lagos chapter of our alumni association. That was how it all started.



What were your greatest challenges leading Federal Government College Ugwolawo Old Students Association?



The challenge of leading an organization like this is similar to leading any non-governmental organization – leading people with a common purpose; and it has to do with making sure that people know who you are and where you are taking them to, in terms of your vision, at the same time, create the awareness to get their buy-in, so that they can follow you effortlessly. Once that is achieved, the next, which is really the biggest, is how you can make this happen, in terms getting the finances to execute your projects. You need to generate different events that will excite and interest them to get them to support your vision. Those are the two major challenges I had to deal with, daily, during my tenure as President of my alumni association. There are other challenges that stare you in the face, like trying to find out what is happening in your alma mater, development-wise, and when you discover what is happening, is there anything you can contribute to its development, which stakeholders do you engage and how.



What do you consider Nigeria’s greatest educational challenges at the moment?



In general, there are now different levels and types of education, the private and the public. The private is where you get some quality education whereas in the public schools you begin to challenge the competence of the teachers in the schools. Do the facilities in the schools prepare them for the greater challenges ahead? For instance, the Unity schools which I am a product of used to have more Government funding and support in the eighties and the early years of their formation. However like everything else in Nigeria that used to be of high quality, lack of quality leadership has led to misplaced priority and decline in the level of premium placed on public schools. These are the challenges facing us as a nation. The national education policy has to be uniform across board to ensure equal standards. With regards to the educational sector there is need for purposeful leadership. We need to understand education is the bedrock of national development, and considering that we have a unique country in terms of population and diversity. One of the flaws we have in Nigeria is that we see ourselves first as our nation tribes not as Nigerians which should not be the case. There’s nothing wrong in loving your nation tribe but we are Nigerians first. You’ll now discover that education is the tool for creating the nation Nigeria. It is important that we imbibe in our children in their formative years to love Nigeria. Nigeria should be placed first before anything and purposeful leadership is the key to developing Nigeria.



As a Unity School graduate, how have the Unity Schools fared in your estimation?



I don’t think the purpose of establishing the unity schools have been achieved because if you look at them, you still find that the challenge we have with the issue of national unity still exists fifty years after the establishment of the unity schools. We are still not considering ourselves as Nigerians first. Nonetheless, the quality of education that was set out and provided for Nigerians from different regions was achieved during the earlier period of the formation of unity schools. The spirit of Pro-Unitate has been achieved because you need to be in our meetings to see the fire and passion and you see that people are comfortable with Nigerians from other tribes. What is left is for us to make the rest of Nigeria the same.



Do you think the Unity Schools Old Students Associate (usosa) is an ideal platform to drive the development of the Unity Colleges?



With regards to the development of the unity schools, the old students association plays a pivotal role to the development of the school. By default, your passion for your alma mater will make you want to contribute to its development. I’ve worked with people from different unity schools, as much as I say my school is the best, you’ll see their enthusiasm to give back to the school. The other side to it is that we must remember that all the unity schools are owned and managed by the Federal government, so they have the responsibility to develop the schools. That be the case, the old students association plays a role also to the development of the schools influencing policy making, facilitating stakeholder engagement and building school support coalitions through the school-based management committee (SBMC) vehicle set up by theFederal Ministry of Education. The old students association can also contribute to its development and sustainability of Pro-Unitate culture and establish it as part of National ideology.



Having served your secondary school Alumni as President of Lagos Chapter and National President for 2 terms respectively, a period spanning over 7 years, what roles do you see yourself playing in your college Alumni and usosa?



That’s a tricky and political question. I’ve built the Lagos chapter from inception and gone up to the national level to grow the association. When I became the president, we had three chapters, but we now have ten chapters. I’ve grown to have the experience of rallying the old boys and girls, in engaging the policy makers in the Federal ministry of Education. We have a bigger body, which is the Unity schools Old Students Association (usosa). It will be an interesting challenge to take up a significant role in usosa and rallying the various alumni association together to make things happen just as I have done in my alumni association; I will like to lead usosa as the President-General. You may want to ask why, what we’ve achieved with federal Government College Ugwolawo is now like a beacon to amongst many other schools. There are many that are yet to have a structured alumni association, which is very sad. The good part is that in the spirit of Pro-Unitate, we can mobilise the vast human resources within usosa and use lessons learnt from thriving Alumni associations to support the less thriving ones, thereby having a stronger Alumni coalition to engage the entire nation of Nigeria. The caliber of people in usosa and the spirit of Pro-Unitate is what is needed to make positive change happen in Nigeria. We have to exemplify what we are in the Nigerian space.



What factors contributed to the successes achieved during your leadership stint with your college alumni?



What really assisted me was what I was suggesting for the educational sector,which is purposeful, visionary leadership. My old students saw in me as leading from the front with the set vision. I had to rally my folks all over the country to see what we can do to develop our alma mater. We recently took a programme to our folks in the UK to give them a sense of belonging. What aided my success, I repeat, was purposeful, visionary leadership. We have a vision that was clearly communicated to everyone and all. We ensured people were involved in everything that we did, we inspired them with strong objectives and reached out using effective technology and social media which broke physical barriers and built a truly global coalition for our alma mater. We drove interest to a frenzy and our people all over the world wanted to lend a hand of support. I would say that as National President, I provided motivation for our alumni community by leading from the front and making everyone to be aware of what needed to be done.



What drives you?



I am a child of Bendel state, grew up in the Midwest, educated in the middle belt, further educated in the former Soviet Union and had my first work experience in the UK as an Engineer; in all of these I have picked up different facets that have added to my curiosity for life and the equity among men. All these have built me into what I call a development enthusiast. I must confess to you that in my sojourn in different parts of the world, I have never seen a more interesting person than the Nigerian. Nigerians are people, intelligent, bold, and entrepreneurial and with a good zest for life, so our current level of development as a nation bothers me considering our human and natural resources. The drive is that as a Nigerian is to see Nigeria sit in its rightful place among the comity of nations. There is something that God has deposited in this space that makes us stand out. What the government needs to do is to create the environment to make the Nigerian entrepreneurial spirit thrive, through the provision of infrastructure – road network, constant electricity power, access to clean water and a common sense of purpose and unity.

RETIREMENT OF AN ICON

 As the principal FGC Vandeikya retires, the National President, federal government college Vandeikya Old Students Association on behalf of the association facilitate with him.

He wrote:

Innovative, compassionate, respected, and a visionary—these words describe the principal FGC Vandeikya, Benue State. Nigeria.

The college principal, Stephen AZATI. Mr. AZATI is constantly asking us, "What can we do together to improve our school, our classrooms, and our students' learning?"  The focus is always on the students and how we, as Old Students (FEDVOSA), can work together to make a difference in the lives of those currently studying at FGCV.

FEDVOSITES are proud of the legacies you leave in hearts of the college community which can never destroyed. He has scripted love and enduring respect in the hearts of all those who came in touch with him while in service. Unlike buried monuments of stone what he has authored in our hearts will live on.

One of the greatest lessons you have shown us is that, you care and respecte everyone. Young or old.  Therefore you earned the trust and respect of every member of the association(FEDVOSA).

As the principal, FGC Vandeikya is having a retirement thanksgiving at Holy Ghost rectory,Tyulen-tongu. Konshisha Local Government of Benue State. FEDVOSA celebrate with him, wishing him good health as he retires.

The respect you showed to each one of us, your willingness and eagerness to involve us(FEDVOSA) in taking major decisions that affect FGC Vandeikya are things that will be remembered. 

You were dedicated to your task, sincere to the core, simple in life, able to remain calm under pressure, and never yielding to anger.

You not only were able to improve the enrollment of students at FGC Vandeikya, your leadership also created a stress-free learning environment for students. You tried your best to improve quality of faculty and encouraged their development through education. FGC Vandeikya also saw a drastic improvements in external examination(s) results.

Your student-friendly approach and your understanding of the background of most student showing extra concern for those having problems–both academic and social–will fondly be remembered for a long time to come. Your systematic approach to things and your emphasis on punctuality made working with you a pleasant experience.

With all my heart and with the blessings from all FEDVOSITEs, I wish you a contented and joyous retired life.

 May you find useful ways to engage yourself in the service of God and men in the days to come 

Best regards

Signed:-

AFATYO R. Iorwuese

National President

FGC Vandeikya Old Students Association (FEDVOSA)

NIGERIAN NATIONAL SYMBOLS

Nigerian Coat of Arms

To give its own meaning, there are various things found on the Nigerian Coat of Arms which include .2 white horses, a shield, 2 bands, an eagle and a green plant (cactus) at the down part of the shield.

The white horses symbolize dignity, the black shield represents fertile soil, the eagle means strength, the bands which look like the letter Y represent River Niger and Benue, and finally the green plant symbolizes rich soil and beauty of the land. The Nigerian Motto which is written boldly on the coat of arm is ‘’Unity and Faith’’.

2. Nigerian National Flag

The Nigerian National flag was for the first time raised on 1st October 1960 after it had being designed in the year 1959 by Michael Taiwo Akinkunmi who was from Ibadan the capital of Oyo State in the western part of the country. He was a student in London. There are two colours on the Nigerian Flag which are Green and White whereby it’s vertically divided into three equal parts. The Green represents agriculture while on the other hand, the white represents peace and wealth and prosperity of a country.

Rules that guide the Nigerian Flag

There are some rules governing the hoisting of the Nigerian Flag and its maintenance which are listed below:

First of all, on no account should any other flag be raised higher than the Nigerian flag. On the other hand, it must be raised at sunrise and lowered at sunset.

Another rule is that the Nigerian flag must be hung on important days or any important event and should be hoisted at half-length to respect the fallen heroes.

Finally, if for any reason, the Nigerian flag gets torn, it must be destroyed and replaced immediately.

3. Nigerian National Anthem

The Nigerian National anthem was adopted in 1978 and composed by the then Nigerian Police Band which includes Eme Etim Akpan, John A Ilechukwu Sota Omoigui, P. O. Aderibigbe and B A Ogunnaike led by Benedict E. Odiase. The Anthem has two stanzas where by different words were put in place to make sure that something must be sung in the country to show respect and honour.

The anthem raises the faith of Every Nigerian and also reminds us of our unity as well as common goals which must be achieved. It also talks about the aims and aspirations for the coming generation.

Here is the Nigerian National Anthem:

Ist Stanza

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.

2nd Stanza

Oh God of creation,

direct our noble cause

Guide thou our leaders right

Help our youths the truth to know

In love and honesty to grow

And living just and truth

Great lofty heights attain

To build a nation where peace

And justice shall reign

4. National Pledge

In September 1976, the National pledge was written by a Nigerian Professor, by name Prof (Mrs) Felicia Adebola. The Nigerian National pledge is known to be an oath of compliance of support of the country. Most times, the National anthem is sung followed by the National Pledge.

It has therefore being decreed that in all schools, students should recite the National Pledge every day. It is always recited on attention, moreover, it is one thing to say it and it is another thing to abide by what it says.

This is the National Pledge below:

I pledge to Nigeria my country

To be faithful loyal an honest

To serve Nigeria with all my strength

To defend her unity

And uphold her honour and glory

So help me God

Nigerian Naira

The Central Bank of Nigeria is the only authorized issuer of the Naira. On different denominations of the Nigerian Naira, the pictures of heroes of the Nigerian country are inscribed. The 50 naira note most especially denotes unity in diversity where different major tribes are seen in it.

Furthermore, we all know that every country in the world also have their own legal tender which symbolizes their currency. For instance, USA uses Dollar, Benin republic uses Franc, Ghana uses Cedis and Nigeria uses Naira. The naira is Nigeria’s official symbol of legal tender since 1973 so where ever you see the Naira, one should know that it’s for Nigeria.

AVERSHIMA AKIGHIR

AVER AKIGHIR

Avershima Akighir is a proud Nigerian, a disability advocate.She had a disability as a result of an accident which led to her amputation.

She attended the Federal Government College, Vandeikya and Benue State University.

Avershima is a footballer, currently the captain of Amputee Football Federation of Nigeria, she has been volunteering with various NGO's like CCD, Halyhope foundation, peniel foundation and several others. Avershima is the founder of Benue Diva’s hangout (a meetings of young girls with disability) and Co-founder of Questaid Foundation, CEO of Aver's cakes and pastries, a hairstylist, a motivational speaker and above all a renowned disability rights advocate through her disability-oriented TV program known as Possibilities TV show.

A FEDVOSITE DERIVES A SCIENTIFIC CONSTANT

Akaawase Bernard, a FEDVOSITE and a Marine Engineer, a graduate at the Federal University of Petroleum Resources Effurun FUPRE, during his days as a Fupre Student derived a scientific constant that is now certified and accepted internationally.

The constant is a parameter that has the value of 0.07.

HIS STATEMENT

Over the years west African sea state prediction has been wrongly carried out by using models that are ought to be used for only north sea e.g JONSWAP PM etc.

I got a revelation, which birthed the outcome, I needed a formula that could not just predict west African sea state but also calculate energy from wind and wave provided we know frequency. Of Which there is none.

So, I had to work on getting a variance density expression that could yield a normal distribution and I extracted data from four locations in west Africa with each field having 12000 samples.

And now energy from wind or wave can be calculated provided we have frequency and depth or height.

FGC VANDEIKYA COLLEGE ANTHEM

Federal Government College Vandeikya school anthem.