C.I.C My Alma mater, My pride!!!!

The College of Immaculate Conception, CIC, Enugu was established in 1942. Its one of the Oldest Secondary School in Enugu State. CIC,my Alma mater gave me a sound basic Secondary Education. Gave me the platform to learn how to speak in public, a task I deemed very daunting. As a Deputy Senior Prefect you'd have to do a lot of public speaking. Today am a Public speaker, Chemist and blogger. I couldn't have been all these without a sound Education.

The school groto

The college is a High School patterned after a Mini-University Campus. The school have produced two consecutive past governors of Enugu State.

Senator Dr.Chimaroke Ogbonnaya Nnamami (1999-2007) and
Barr. Sullivan Iheanacho Chime (2007-2015 )

totaling the number of 16 years in the Saddle of the State Government. And also, Dr.Chike Akunyili (Husband to the Late Min.of Information and NAFDAC Boss), Hon Abel Chukwu (Former Speaker Enugu State House of Assembly) just to mention but a few.

One of Nigeria’s hottest music sensations and High-life Fusion musician,Chinedu Okoli also known as Mr Flavour N'Abania, is a product of CIC. The Superstar have always referred back to his Educational root in show of appreciation for the role the school played in his music career. Flavour in 2014 declared an Annual scholarship award of $1,000 for the outstanding student in music. In the bid to promote music in the college he donates sets of musical instruments to the music department.

Flavour in a warm handshake with the Principal

of CIC, Rev.Dr.Father Nnamdi Nwankwo.

During one of his visits to the school, Mr. Flavour in a brief speech, shared a memorable life-changing story of his life while at CIC Enugu with the students;

“From playing in the choir to joining music bands, I was relentless to pursue music. On this fateful day, I was in SS1, when I left school for three days without the permission of my parents or school authorities and travelled all the way from Enugu to Warri with a band to perform at a concert. By the time I came back, my mom had reported me to the principal, who sent people to look for me and bundle me to the assembly ground. I was stretched out and thoroughly flogged ''

“But I thank God for that day because I learnt a very important lesson that changed my life forever and which is part of what brought me here today. If you want do anything, you must be patient. Patience is key to success when combined with dedication, focus, passion and hard work. I learnt the bitter way that you must obey your parents first and make sure you complete your education before you chase your personal dreams – whether music, fashion or acting. ”

Flavour while addressing the students

“Also, I’m using this opportunity to announce the annual Mr. Flavour Na’bania Excellence in Music star prize of $1,000. This prize will be given to the best graduating student of music every year. Music knowledge is key to being a successful musician like me. Remember to be yourself, stay original and don’t ever forget the son or daughter of whom you are and where you’re coming from. By God’s grace, I see many Flavours amongst you here today and pray God will guide your path and bless you too with success.”

The Glo Ambassador finally expressed his gratitude to the principal, teaching and non-teaching staff of the school while donating 25 internet modems, 25 mobile phone and 50 special phones lines with reduced call rates.

In his words:

“I believe this will help improve the standard of education provided by the school through access to the vast information and resources on the internet. The phone lines, I believe, will help the teachers and principal communicate better towards the advancement of the school. As I only try to do my own quota, may God Almighty reward you and past teachers of this school for your immeasurable contributions towards developing leaders and the future of Enugu and Nigeria.”