Old students of Governemnt Secondary School (GSS), Ogu, in Ogu/Bolo Local Government Area of Rivers State, have been advised to jealously project their alma-mater in all their endeavours.

The National President of the old students association of the school, Mr. Miebaka Iyalla, gave the advice during the formal inaugural meeting of the body held at Delta Hotels, Port Harcourt over the weekend.

Mr. Iyalla said the only way forward to promote the image of the school was to come together and form a common umbrella, body of all the sets, and enjoined all to develop kin interest no matter his or her position in the society.

He further enjoined them to be good ambassadors of the school in all their endeavour, stressing that it is worthy of note that the school since its inception in 1973 had produced personalities in all walks of life.

The National President noted that although some sets of old students had been holding meetings, it was imparative that every old student should belong to the national body, and commended the efforts of the conveners of the gathering for a job well done and worthy of commendation.

Also speaking, the pioneer senior prefect of the school, Mr. Agbani Inifie expressed delight with the large number of attendance and urged them to sustain the zeal for the interest of the school.

In his vote of thanks, Mr. Akuro Nonju, lauded all for finding time out of their busy schedule, thanked the National President for his willingness to host the meeting single-handedly and enjoined all others to avail themselves and attend the forthcoming meetings every second Sunday of the month by noon.

Highlights of the day was the inauguration of a five-man constitution drafting committee which includes Barr. H. Ogbanga  Chairman, Rev Francis Ebenezer, Ransome Kalio, and Hon. Anthony Ibifuro as members while Barr. Willson Iyalla is to serve as secretary.

Collins Barasimeye