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Peter Obi Celebrates DMGS Onitsha’s 100th Anniversary
Peter Obi, former governor of Anambra State, has emphasized the transformative power of education in fostering development and innovation. In a statement shared on his X handle to mark the International Day of Education.
Obi celebrated the 100th anniversary of Dennis Memorial Grammar School (DMGS) Onitsha, describing it as a “great citadel of learning” that has made remarkable contributions to education in Nigeria.
While addressing students at DMGS, he praised its distinguished alumni, including Prof. Kenneth Dike, Africa’s first Black Vice-Chancellor; Emmanuel Ifeajuna, the first African to win Commonwealth gold; and Prof. James Ezeilo, former Vice-Chancellor of UNN. He encouraged students to emulate these icons by striving for greatness through education.
He also visited schools in Anambra’s rural areas, including Community Primary School and Our Lady of Lourdes Secondary School in Nmiata-Anam.
He reminded students of the importance of education and pledged support to improve learning conditions.
Obi also reflected on fulfilling his promise to the Nmiata-Anam community by constructing a bridge and road, connecting the area to the rest of the state.
Nigerian news analyst, Mahmud Jega, has shared his opinion on the recent airstrike carried out by the United States in Nigeria, stating that Nigerians should not blame President Bola Tinubu for the incident.
Jega made this statement during a recent interview, where he said he does not believe many people will hold the Tinubu administration responsible, as Donald Trump had issued threats against Nigeria long before Tinubu’s administration.
“No, I don’t think many people will blame the Tinubu administration for what is happening now because President Donald Trump, when he first made the threats, it was clearly not in coordination with the Tinubu administration or the government of Nigeria,” Jega said.
It has been reported that the United States carried out an airstrike targeting ISIS in the northwest region of Nigeria. The order was reportedly given by former U.S. President Donald Trump.
“Tonight, at my direction as Commander in Chief, the United States launched a powerful and deadly strike against ISIS terrorist elements in northwest Nigeria,” Trump said.
He added, “I have previously warned these terrorists that if they did not stop the slaughtering of Christians, there would be hell to pay, and tonight, there was.”
The Federal Government of Nigeria has officially declared the holiday dates for the festive season.
Thursday, December 25 will be observed as Christmas Day, December 26 as Boxing Day, and Thursday, January 1 as New Year’s Day.
The declaration was made by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior, Dr. Magdalene Ajani. He also added that Nigerians should celebrate the holidays in faith and pray for the nation.
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