As part of activities marking the three years anniversary of Amaraya Foundation and in celebration of the 2023 special edition of All Mbaise Senior Secondary Schools Mathematics Competition (AMSSSMC), the AMARAYA HALL OF FAME will be honouring four distinguished personalities in recognition of their various contributions towards the betterment of our society.
One of the awardees, Mr Bennett A. J. Nze will be delivering the AMSSSMC 2023 Keynote message on the Topic: Excellence in Classroom Mathematics.
MEET THE AWARDEES
Dr Oguamanam was born on 19th May 1983 to Mr Vincent Oguamanam and Mrs Caroline Oguamanam of Umuro Lude Ahiara Ahiazu Mbaise.
He bagged his FSLC in 1996 after his primary education at Community Primary School Lude. After his primary education, he immediately enrolled into the prestigious Mater Ecclesiae Seminary Nguru Mbaise where he graduated in 2002 with excellent results in WASSCE. He later gained admission into the department of Biochemistry of Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka where he graduated with B.Sc (Biochemistry) in 2009.
Dr Oguamanam later proceeded to Michael Okpara University of Agriculture Umudike (MOUAU) where he bagged M.Sc in Clinical Biochemistry in 2017. Still not tired of pursuing his dreams in education, Kelechi Oguamanam proceeded to the Postgraduate School of MOUAU where he bagged a Ph.D in Medical Biochemistry in 2023. He is a part-time lecturer in the department of Biochemistry, Rhema University Aba Abia State.
Dr Oguamanam is the pioneer Director General of AMARAYA FOUNDATION. He has never failed prove his mettle in all Foundation engagements since his appointment. He is the eye of the President/CEO of the Foundation, Comr Amarachi Kingsley Ogu in Nigeria and he has been delivering on that mandate with equanimity. It’s not surprising that AMARAYA FOUNDATION is honouring him today with an induction into AMARAYA HALL OF FAME. This is in recognition and appreciation of his numerous sacrifices towards the actualization of the visions of the Foundation.
Dr Oguamanam is happily married to Mrs Rejoice Oguamanam and is blessed with 4 children.
Mr Soribe Ibecheozor was born into the Ibecheozor family of Onaelem Community in Ulakwo Enyiogugu on 14th November, 1952.
He attended St Michael’s Primary School Ulakwo Enyiogugu (now Community Primary School Ulakwo Enyiogugu) where he bagged FSLC in 1963. He later proceeded to the great Mbaise Secondary School (MSS) Aboh in 1964 before taking WASC Examinations after the war in 1970.
In 1973, Mr Ibecheozor proceeded to the University of Nigeria Nsukka (UNN) where he graduated with Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics/Statistics in 1977.
He later in 1979, proceeded to the Institute of Management and Technology (IMT) Enugu where he bagged a Postgraduate Diploma in Education PGDE in 1981.
He was first appointed School Principal at Ime Onitsha Comprehensive Secondary School and later served at Okpofe Secondary School. He was later posted to Community Secondary School Obodo Ahiara before retiring at Oparanadim Comprehensive Secondary School Oparanweafor in 2012.
He is happily married to Mrs Onyinye Ibecheozor and their marriage is blessed with 5 children.
As an accomplished teacher, Mr Ibecheozor has used his Mathematical knowledge to form men and women who are all standing tall in our present society.
At UNN, he won an Outstanding Mathematics Student award while as a classroom teacher, he was honoured by Nigerian Educational Research and Development Council (NERDC) for his contributions in the study of Mathematics.
Today, Mr Soribe Ibecheozor is being honoured by AMARAYA FOUNDATION with an induction into AMARAYA HALL OF FAME in recognition and appreciation of his numerous sacrifices towards the teaching of Mathematics in Mbaise Nation and beyond.
We thank God immensely for the gift of Mr Ibecheozor and pray that He continue to bless him with good health, longevity and prosperity. To God be the glory.
Mr Bennett A.J. Nze is a native of Umuezie Nguru in Aboh Mbaise LGA. He is an accomplished scholar and formator who has contributed immensely to the development of Mathematics education in Imo State and beyond. He has made his mark the Imo State School System. His knowledge of Mathematics and Physics is second to none. Honestly, he is a man who knows how to impact the knowledge of Mathematics into students. Mr Nze holds NCE in Mathematics/Physics from Alvan Ikoku College of Education, Owerri and a B.Sc in Physics from University of Nigeria Nsukka. He also holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Electronics from the University of London.
Mr Nze retired as a School Principal after meritorious services at Okpofe Secondary School Ezinihitte Mbaise and Mbaise Secondary School Aboh Mbaise.
Mr Nze is happily married with children who are pursuing various academic careers in Nigeria’s Ivory Towers.
Mr Kaycee Onyewuenyi hails from Egbelu Nguru in Ngor Okpala LGA of Imo State. He holds a B.Sc in Economics from Imo State University Owerri. He also holds an M.Sc in Microeconomic Policy from Imo State University.
Mr Kaycee is a lecturer in the Department of Economics, Spiritan University, Isiochi in Umunneochi LGA of Abia State.
Mr Kaycee is an epitome of humility and has undoubtedly used his overflowing wisdom to advance the course of AMARAYA FOUNDATION. His commitment to good governance and social justice is legendary.
Mr Kaycee is happily married to a well polished and God fearing woman and the union is blessed with lovely children.
Mr Kaycee Onyewuenyi is the Secretary General of Amaraya Foundation. He is the Chairman of the Planning Committee of 2023 Special Edition of All Mbaise Senior Secondary Schools Mathematics Competition (AMSSSMC).
We celebrate with Mr Kaycee as he is inducted into AMARAYA HALL OF FAME with a “Quality Assurance Award”. Mr Kaycee is happily married to a lovely woman and their marriage is blessed with promising children.