By Etop Ekanem

Government College Ughelli Old Boys’ Association (GCUOBA), Lagos Branch, has announced the construction of an ultra-modern secretariat aimed at strengthening its administrative capacity, enhancing alumni engagement and deepening its long-standing contributions to educational development in Nigeria.

As part of activities to mobilise support for the project, members and friends of the association will converge on Sunday, December 14, 2025, by 2:30pm, at the Grand Ballroom of Eko Hotel and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos, for the 2025 lnnual luncheon.

The high-profile gathering will celebrate alumni unity and raise funds for the development of the ultra-modern secretariat building and other impactful initiatives to strengthen the association and support the growth of its alma mater, Government College Ughelli (GCU).

The secretariat, when completed, will serve as the permanent national headquarters of the association, providing a central platform for coordinating its activities across Nigeria and the diaspora. It is also designed to support structured planning and implementation of strategic interventions for GCU, including infrastructure upgrades, scholarship schemes, student mentorship, staff welfare, and academic excellence programmes.

Speaking on the initiative, Chief Charles Uwensuyi-Edosmwan, SAN, President of GCUOBA, Lagos Branch, described the secretariat as a legacy investment that reflects the association’s commitment to preserving the heritage of Government College Ughelli while positioning it for greater impact in the years ahead.

On his part, Okosubide Mozimo, the Vice-President and Chairman of the GCUOBA Lagos Branch Luncheon Organizing Committee, noted that the ₦2 billion secretariat project is not merely a physical structure but “a symbol of unity, continuity, and our renewed pledge to give back to the institution that shaped us.”

Special Guest of Honour at the luncheon is Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State, while Mr. Atedo Peterside will serve as Guest of Honour. The event will be chaired by Mr. Donald Duke, former Governor of Cross River State while keynote address will be delivered by Mr. Sonny Iroche, an accomplished finance and infrastructure policy expert.

The Fathers of the Day are Chief G. T. S. Adokpaye and Mr Sam Amuka, Publisher, Vanguard Newspapers, while the Chief Host is the President of the Lagos Branch, Chief Charles Uwensuyi-Edosmwan, SAN.