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GRADUAND OBI
OBIMTOBECHUKWU

THE NEXT STEP

am honestly short of words to say…... my
glorious stay and journey in GISS, Oba has
Ibeen extraordinary, fun-filled, unique and
amazing. I can remember vividly my days in JS 1
when I was just a
new boy. I was a
little bit shy and
timid. I always The academic
wanted adventure, journey has never
and GISS gave it to been an easy one. I
me. I never knew met so many ups
anyone in GISS and downs along
except my sister, the way. I fell
who was also my down and stood up
best friend, my pillar so many times. I
a n d m y w o r l d lost count and
(Nneoma Obi). I learnt from them
w a s n o t r e a l l y all. I am a survivor
among those who and only survivors
cried on their first tell the story and I
day, because all my am glad to be
life I wanted to see telling mine.
new things and try
out fun stuff.

The academic journey has never been an easy one. I
met so many ups and downs along the way. I fell
down and stood up so many times. I lost count and
learnt from them all. I am a survivor and only
survivors tell the story and I am glad to be telling mine.

My odyssey here has taught me so much. I have come to believe in GISS philosophy that “Education is
for Life”. This philosophy has guided me and made me to stand out in all situations. It has taught me that
learning is a continuous process and that it does not end. It taught me that changing your world is
impossible without changing the man in the mirror.

I have been on the most bizarre and interesting trips and excursions. I can never forget the trip to Enugu
State, the Hilltop Citizenship and Leadership Training Centre, Awgu. The fun and awesome memories
and experiences I had there. The crazy and fun things I tried out and the content feeling of self-
accomplishment and freedom, the rock climbing, the treacherous endurance trek, the activities done on
the assault ground, the early morning joggings, the wonderful team spirit I developed and so on. That
trip fueled my desire for adventure and self-discovery.

It has been an amazing journey at GISS and I want to thank BABA GOD, the man above, for everything
because without him, nothing is ever possible. A big shout out to my parents, love you all beyond
measure. Thank you for your support and love. I will cherish all the memories. To my friends in SS 2,
Kita, George, Chidubem, Ekeogu, Chima-Uba and others, I will miss you too. Keep the fire burning!!!

I am leaving today, but I will always remember, my place is still right here. Don't fret, I am taking the
NEXT STEP!!!

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