The Queen’s School Enugu Old Girls Association (QSEOGA), has rewarded over 105 students and teachers of the school with cash gift of N5 million for their hardwork and excellent performances.
The event titled “2025 Prize Giving Ceremony” was themed “Bound By Purpose, Empowering Growth And Elevating Sisterhood”
The awardees received cash gifts ranging from N20,000 to N100,000 each, based on the categories they were selected for exemplary performances in various subjects.
Speaking at the event on Friday in Enugu, the National President, QSEOGA, Dr Anne Amugo, said the prizes and awards were their own little way of giving back to their former school and empowering younger generation.
Amugo noted that as an association, the association believed that education thrived where excellence were being recognised and celebrated.
She explained that the ceremony embodied their collective commitment to nurturing academic brilliance, creativity, and talent among the students as well as honouring the dedication and selfless service of teachers, who were true torchbearers of knowledge.
“So today marks a special moment in the life of our dear alma mater, a day we pause to celebrate excellence, reward hard work, and inspire the next generation of achievers.
“We are particularly delighted to recognise outstanding students who have excelled in various subjects, as well as those who have demonstrated creativity and exceptional talent.
“We also celebrate our deserving teachers whose passion and commitment continue to shape young minds and sustain the legacy of this great institution.
“To further encourage their efforts, the association has packaged cash awards for our awardees, a token of appreciation for their diligence and inspiration. Let this recognition remind you that your efforts will never go unnoticed,” Amugo said.
She urged the students to remain focused, disciplined, and determined, reminding them that path to success was built on consistency and integrity.
“To the teachers, Amugo said, “Your resilience, sacrifices, and unwavering dedication are the foundation upon which many generations of leaders have been built. We are forever indebted to your noble service”.
Also speaking, Gov. Peter Mbah of Enugu State, represented by the State Commissioner for Children, Gender Affairs, and Social Development, Mrs Ngozi Enih, charged them on self-worth esteem as well as being confidence which Queen’s School Enugu was known for.
The state Chairman Post Primary School Management Board (PPSMB), Rev. Fr. Hilary Mgbodile, hailed the association for the gesture, urging the students to reciprocate the reward by being good ambassadors of the school.
A member, Board of Trustee, QSEOGA, Justice Uzoamaka Anyanwu, equally tasked the students on hardworking and emphasised the need for them to go for the best in life.
She encouraged them not to give up when they were faced with challenges in their studies but seek assistance.
On her part, the President, QSEOGA Enugu Branch, Mrs Maureen Atuonwu, added that the rewards would inspire both students and teachers to perform better, revealing that the branch offered scholarships to students and engaged in skill acquisition.
One of the beneficiaries and the Senior Prefect of the school, Seniorita Okoroafor, expressed gratitude for the cash gifts, saying “I am best in English Language and best in leadership and second best in Economics.
“I feel so happy for these awards that have been given because this is the first time I am receiving this kind of award,” she said.