Make a positive impact on the world.
The St. Augustine's Grammar School Old Boys Association (SAGSOBA) is a vibrant community of alums dedicated to preserving the cherished legacy of our founding fathers.
E-mail for correspondence:
info@sagsoba.com
The History of SAGSOBA
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The Old Boys Association was inaugurated on the 30th April 1971 with Chief Athanasius Nwangwu, a member of the pioneer set of 1952, as the first president; while the cardinal objective is the restoration of the lost glory of the school owing to decades of neglect by successive past administrations of the state who took over the management of the school following the end of the Nigerian civil war.
Membership of the association has grown exponentially from only a handful at its inception to now more than one thousand, with membership spanning from Enugu to Lagos, Owerri, Port Harcourt and Orlu zone, just as arrangements have been concluded for the inauguration of the Abuja branch. The flag of SAGSOBA has equally and proudly been planted in the USA and the UK with the expectation that other countries will soon join the league.
Today, SAGSOBA ranks as one of the most forward leaning and committed old Students’ association in the country.
Initial Interventions
- Donating and equpping of a technical drawing school
- Construction of Sir E.C Ezekwesili ultra modern library
- Partial perimeter fencing of the school
- Donation and installation of school's gate
- Donation of 14-seater bus under Arc. E. Okey Onochie's leadership
- Donation of marble pulpit to St. Paul's Anglican Church, Nkwerre
- Rehabilitation of Principal's residence
- Renovation of Nkwerre House for the Golden Jubilee celebration
- Regular annual convention/homecoming
- Publication of a book "Foundation Highlights of St. Augustine's Grammar School, Nkwerre"
- Publication of SAGSOBA Hymn book
- Publication of Old Boys Directory
- Maintenance of access roads to the school
- Deforestation and de-grassing of the entire school premises
- Planting of over 500 palm seedlings donated by Engr. Emma Okeke'05
- Restoration of the football field
- Reconstruction and expansion of Administrative Block and provision of toilets
- Rehabilitation of Lasbrey House
- Donation of 40ft container of books together with motorized grass mowing machine by SAGSOBA-USA
- Handheld lawn mowers also donated by Chinaka Nwogu'72 and Gibson Chigbu'74
- Joseph Ogugua'74 also pledged sets of volleyball and badminton kits.
- Complete rehabilitation of Nkwerre House by Atty Daniel Chigbu'78
- Procurement of 120 Nos of 120 x 180 whiteboards and one carton of markers and much more by Atty Daniel Chigbu'78
- Perimenter fencing of the whole school by Chinaka Nwogu'72
- Remodeling and transformation of Dennis House by Chinaka Nwogu'72
- Reconstruction and rehabilitation of 3 laboratories by Dr. Clifford Iriele'76
- Donation of new entrance main gate by Edwin Okoroma
- Standard basketball pitch donated by Mrs Nwankwo (nee Chinaka)
Our Commitment:
At SAGSOBA, we uphold the belief that education is a lifelong journey. Our activities are designed to continue the legacy of learning that began at St. Augustine’s Grammar School, promoting ongoing personal and professional growth among our alumni.
SAGSOBA fosters social connectivity through regular events such as reunions, meet-ups, and networking gatherings. These events provide a platform for alumni to reconnect, share experiences, and build a strong, supportive community.
SAGSOBA is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for its members and the community. We achieve this through initiatives like scholarship programs, school development projects, and health and wellness activities, ensuring that the advantages of education benefit all.
our numbers around the world
53+
years in existence
1K+
alumni members worldwide
70+
school projects completed
11
BRANCHES WORLDWIDE