By Osita Biose
A group of distinguished old boys from St. Thomas’ Teacher Training College, Ibusa, Delta State, recently gathered to celebrate the appointment of the illustrious Mr. Kennedy Dibiamaka Okoh ,as Secretary of Aniocha North Local Government Council, Delta State.
The event was hosted by the indefatigable Comrade Dan Basime, Secretary of the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), Delta State Wing, in the company of his friends including, the erudite Scholar Boniface Akaeze, a seasoned Director af Personnel Management (DPM) at the Ika South Local Government Council, Agbor, and the brilliant Academic, Dr Hillary Odor, a renowned lecturer at the University of Delta, Agbor.
The reunion, which took place on December 10th, 2024, at the luxurious Doko International Hotel, located on Direct Labour Agency (DLA) Road, Asaba, was a joyous occasion that brought back fond memories of their time at the college.
The old boys reminisced about old times, shared stories and lavished praise on Mr. Kennedy Dibiamaka Okoh,popularly known as KDO, describing him as a paragon of integrity, a visionary leader and a shining example of excellence.
His wife, the elegant and charming Mrs. Uche Lilian Okoh, who accompanied her husband to the event, was also praised for her exceptional beauty, poise, and graciousness.
In a moment that brought tears of joy to the eyes of many, the old boys sang their school anthem in Latin, their raucous voices echoing in perfect harmony as they relived the memories of their time at the college.
The celebration was also an opportunity for the old boys to call on the federal government to reopen teacher training colleges, which they believe have been closed for too long. They argued that the closure of these colleges has done more harm than good to the nation’s education system.
As the celebration drew to a close, the old boys were treated to some good news. The Local Government Secretary dropped the hint that the Afor Market at Isssele- Uku is being reconstructed by the Emmanuel Bazim Chinye led administration to meet modern-day standards, complete with state-of-the-art facilities.
He assured that the original occupants of stalls in the old market would be given utmost priority, before new entrants.
The reunion was a testament to the strong bonds of friendship and camaraderie that exist among the old boys of St. Thomas’ Teacher Training College and as they departed, they were filled with a sense of nostalgia and gratitude for the opportunity to reconnect with old friends.
The event was a resounding success, thanks to the meticulous planning and organization of the host, Comrade Dan Basime and his team. The old boys left with bold and infectious smiles on their faces, already looking forward to their next reunion at the end of the month.
