DMGS Onitsha

Dennis Memorial Grammar School (DMGS), Onitsha. The Oldest secondary school in Igboland. Founded Jan, 1925. #DOBA for Old Boys. Lux Fiat! [email protected]

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DMGS Onitsha wears a new look.

The school gate is wearing a new look courtesy of the old boys, class of 2004. Lux fiat.

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We Remember Our Fallen Heroes Today.

Dear Igbo Nation, today marks 56 years since we tragically lost over 4.5 million Igbo brothers and sisters to the Nigerian–Biafran War. They gallantly fought and died so that we might live. 🕊️

Let's Retweet in their memory. 🙏

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Did You Know?

Bruce Mayrock, a 20-year-old Columbia University student, took his own life by setting himself on fire in front of the United Nations Building on 29th May 1969, to protest the genocide of Biafrans, people he had never met.

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We are 101 years today. Lux Fiat. ❤️

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DMGS Onitsha at 101! 🎉

Dennis Memorial Grammar School, DMGS Onitsha, is 101 years today. Founded on this day, January 25, 1925 by the Church Missionary Society (ndi CMS).

DMGS Onitsha is the oldest and first Grammar school in Igbo land. May she live long. Lux fiat!

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@IgboHistoFacts We are 101 years today. Lux Fiat. ❤️

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DMGS Onitsha at 101! 🎉

Dennis Memorial Grammar School, DMGS Onitsha, is 101 years today. Founded on this day, January 25, 1925 by the Church Missionary Society (ndi CMS).

DMGS Onitsha is the oldest and first Grammar school in Igbo land. May she live long. Lux fiat!

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Hurray, DMGS IS 101 years today!
(founded January 25, 1925)

As we celebrate 101 solid years, let us reflect once again on the acronym DMGS.

D-Duty
M-Magnanimity
G-Gratitude
S-Service

DMGS Onitsha is the oldest and first Grammar school in Igbo land. May she live long. Lux fiat!

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Emmanuel Arinzechukwu Ifeajuna was a natural-born radical. In 1950, he led the very first protest in the history of DMGS Onitsha.

At the University of Ibadan, where he graduated, he again became the first student to lead a protest.

Lux fiat, eternal brother. 🕊️

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Today in History: Ifeajuna was executed

Emmanuel Ifeajuna was the first Black African to win gold on the world stage — the 1954 Commonwealth Games in Vancouver, Canada. Later, he was sentenced to death by firing squad.

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Today in History: Ifeajuna was executed

Emmanuel Ifeajuna was the first Black African to win gold on the world stage — the 1954 Commonwealth Games in Vancouver, Canada. Later, he was sentenced to death by firing squad.

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Prof. Gilbert Onuaguluchi was one of the best students of DMGS Onitsha, Class of 1944.

He rose to become the first VC of UNIJOS and first Nigerian Professor of Pharmacology & a Physician.

Lux fiat perpetua, brother. ❤️🕊️

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Did You Know?

Prof. Gilbert Onuaguluchi was the first Vice Chancellor of the University of Jos (UNIJOS), the first Nigerian Professor of Pharmacology, and a Professor of Medicine and Surgery. He was one of the pioneers who redefined medicine in Nigeria.

Born on January 1, 1927, in Awgu, he hailed from Achi in Oji River LGA, both in Enugu State. In March 1956, he married Esther Gundu, and together they had one son and four daughters.

Gilbert Obiafo Onuaguluchi attended the prestigious Dennis Memorial Grammar School (DMGS), Onitsha, from 1941–44. He later studied at Higher College, Yaba, Lagos (1945–46); Medical School, Yaba, Lagos (1947–48); University College, Ibadan (1949–51); Institute of Chest Diseases, University of London (1956); and the University of Glasgow, Scotland (1959–61), among others.

Career: He served as Medical Officer, Northern Region of Nigeria (1951–58); Research Assistant and Medical Registrar, Stobhill General Hospital, Glasgow (1959–62); Senior Lecturer, University of Ibadan (1962–65); Honorary Consultant Physician, University College Hospital, Ibadan (1962–66); Professor of Pharmacology and Therapeutics, University of Ibadan (1965–66); Honorary Consultant Physician, University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital (from 1967); Dean, Faculty of Medicine, University of Nigeria Medical School (1966–72); Pioneer Vice Chancellor, University of Jos (1975–78); Professor and Head, Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics, University of Nigeria, Enugu Campus (1967–97); Professor of Medicine, Ebonyi State University (1999 until his death).

He was also a member and later fellow of the Royal College of Physicians (Glasgow & Edinburgh), a Foundation Fellow of the Nigerian Medical Council of Physicians (1970), President of the West African Society for Pharmacology (1971–77), Vice-President of the Union of African Societies for Pharmacology (1980–87), and its President from 1987. He was also a member of several international scientific bodies, including the American Association for the Advancement of Science and the New York Academy of Sciences.

Publications: Parkinsonism (Butterworth, London, 1964); Giant in Turbulent Storms – The Story of Nigeria, 1944–87 (Vantage Press, New York, 1990).
Hobbies: armchair politics, gardening, general reading.

Prof. Gilbert Obiafo Onuaguluchi was a quintessential physician. For nearly 50 years, he taught generations of medical doctors at institutions such as the defunct Kano Medical School, the University of Ibadan Medical College, and the University of Nigeria Nsukka (UNN) Medical College, among others.

Nicknamed the "Medicine God," Prof. Onuaguluchi passed away on April 30, 2005, after a brief illness at his residence in Enugu, at the age of 78. His wife, Esther Onuaguluchi, died in August 2014.

Gone but not forgotten! 🕊️

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@IgboHistoFacts Prof. Gilbert Onuaguluchi was one of the best students of DMGS Onitsha, Class of 1944.

He rose to become the first VC of UNIJOS and first Nigerian Professor of Pharmacology & a Physician.

Lux fiat perpetua, brother. ❤️

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Did You Know?

Prof. Gilbert Onuaguluchi was the first Vice Chancellor of the University of Jos (UNIJOS), the first Nigerian Professor of Pharmacology, and a Professor of Medicine and Surgery. He was one of the pioneers who redefined medicine in Nigeria.

Born on January 1, 1927, in Awgu, he hailed from Achi in Oji River LGA, both in Enugu State. In March 1956, he married Esther Gundu, and together they had one son and four daughters.

Gilbert Obiafo Onuaguluchi attended the prestigious Dennis Memorial Grammar School (DMGS), Onitsha, from 1941–44. He later studied at Higher College, Yaba, Lagos (1945–46); Medical School, Yaba, Lagos (1947–48); University College, Ibadan (1949–51); Institute of Chest Diseases, University of London (1956); and the University of Glasgow, Scotland (1959–61), among others.

Career: He served as Medical Officer, Northern Region of Nigeria (1951–58); Research Assistant and Medical Registrar, Stobhill General Hospital, Glasgow (1959–62); Senior Lecturer, University of Ibadan (1962–65); Honorary Consultant Physician, University College Hospital, Ibadan (1962–66); Professor of Pharmacology and Therapeutics, University of Ibadan (1965–66); Honorary Consultant Physician, University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital (from 1967); Dean, Faculty of Medicine, University of Nigeria Medical School (1966–72); Pioneer Vice Chancellor, University of Jos (1975–78); Professor and Head, Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics, University of Nigeria, Enugu Campus (1967–97); Professor of Medicine, Ebonyi State University (1999 until his death).

He was also a member and later fellow of the Royal College of Physicians (Glasgow & Edinburgh), a Foundation Fellow of the Nigerian Medical Council of Physicians (1970), President of the West African Society for Pharmacology (1971–77), Vice-President of the Union of African Societies for Pharmacology (1980–87), and its President from 1987. He was also a member of several international scientific bodies, including the American Association for the Advancement of Science and the New York Academy of Sciences.

Publications: Parkinsonism (Butterworth, London, 1964); Giant in Turbulent Storms – The Story of Nigeria, 1944–87 (Vantage Press, New York, 1990).
Hobbies: armchair politics, gardening, general reading.

Prof. Gilbert Obiafo Onuaguluchi was a quintessential physician. For nearly 50 years, he taught generations of medical doctors at institutions such as the defunct Kano Medical School, the University of Ibadan Medical College, and the University of Nigeria Nsukka (UNN) Medical College, among others.

Nicknamed the "Medicine God," Prof. Onuaguluchi passed away on April 30, 2005, after a brief illness at his residence in Enugu, at the age of 78. His wife, Esther Onuaguluchi, died in August 2014.

Gone but not forgotten! 🕊️

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@IgboHistoFacts DMGS Anthem - Dengram we sing to you... Lux fait!

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DMGS Anthem - Dengram we sing to you... Lux fait!

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Which Igbo song will you play first?

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@Nuno_zigi Jisike Zigi. Lux fiat! ❤️

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Today in 1958, 'Things Fall Apart' was published.

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Prof. Gilbert Obiafo Onuaguluchi.

He was one of the best students in DMGS, Class of 1944. He was a great and renowned physician.

Lux fiat perpetua, brother. ❤️

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Did You Know That?

Prof. Gilbert Onuaguluchi was the first Vice Chancellor of the University of Jos, the first Nigerian Professor of Pharmacology, and a Professor of Medicine and Surgery. He was one of the pioneers who revolutionised medicine in Nigeria.

Born on January 1, 1927 in Awgu, hailed from Achi in Oji-River LGA, both in Enugu state. In March 1956, he married Esther Gundu. They had one son and four daughters.

Gilbert Obiafo Onuaguluchi attended the prestigious Dennis Memorial Grammar School (DMGS) Onitsha, from 1941-44. Higher College, Yaba, Lagos, 1945-56, Medical School, Yaba, Lagos, 1947-48, University College Ibadan, 1949-51, Institute of Chest Disease, London University, 1956; University of Glasgow, Scotland, 1959-61, etc.

Career: Appointed Medical Officer, Northern Region of Nigeria, 1951-58; Research Assistant and Medical Registrar, Stobhill General Hospital, Glasgow, 1959-62; Senior Lecturer, University of Ibadan, 1962-65; Honorary Consultant Physician, University College Hospital, Ibadan, 1962-66; appointed Professor of Pharmacology and Therapeutics, University of Ibadan, 1965-66; Honorary Consultant Physician, University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital, since 1967; Dean of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Nigeria Medical School, 1966-72; Pioneer Vice- Chancellor, University of Jos, 1975-78; Professor and Head, Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics, University of Nigeria, Enugu Campus, since 1967-97; appointed Professor of Medicine, Ebonyi State University, 1999 till death, member, Royal Co lege of Surgeons, 1956; member, Royal College of Physicians, Glasgow, 1959; member, Royal College of Physicians, Edinburgh, 1960; fellow, Royal College of Physicians, Glasgow, 1972; fellow, Royal College of Physicians, Edinburgh, 1972; Foundation fellow, Nigerian Medical Council of Physicians, 1970; Treasurer, Association of Physicians of West Africa, 1962-66; President, West African Society for Pharmacology, 1971-77; Vice-President, Union of African Society for Pharmacology, 1980-87 and its President, since 1987; member, West African College of Physicians; member, American Association for the Advancement of Science; member, New York Academy of Sciences, etc.;

Publications: Parkinsonism, Butterworth, London, 1964; Giant in Turbulent Storms - The Story of Nigeria, 1944- 87; Vantage Press, New York, 1990; Hobbies: armchair politics, gardening, general reading.

Prof. Gilbert Obiafo Onuaguluchi was a quintessential physician. For nearly 50 years, he taught generations of medical doctors at institutions such as the defunct Kano Medical School, the University of Ibadan Medical College, and the University of Nigeria Nsukka (UNN) Medical College, among others.

Nicknamed the 'Medicine God,' Prof. Onuaguluchi passed away on April 30, 2005, after a brief illness at his residence in Enugu, at the age of 78. His wife, Esther Onuaguluchi died in August 2014.

Gone but not forgotten! 🤍

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@IgboHistoFacts Prof. Gilbert Obiafo Onuaguluchi.

He was one of the best students in DMGS, Class of 1944. He was a great and renowned physician.

Lux fiat perpetua, brother. ❤️

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DMGS Onitsha at 100.

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DMGS Onitsha is more than a secondary school. It's a dynasty!