Governor Otti Must Act Now to Protect Government College Umuahia’s Legacy

Government College Umuahia was founded in 1929 and earned the nicknames “Eton of Nigeria” and “Pearl of the East.” After war and neglect, Reverend Robert and Ruth Fisher, along with dedicated alumni, rebuilt the school on their own sacrifice. In 2014, the Old Boys Association partnered with the Abia State Government to form the Fisher Educational Development Trust (FEDT). Without state funding, they invested over ₦5 billion to renovate buildings, restore academic standards and introduce scholarships. Now, in violation of the Trust deed and CAMA, an unelected group has tried to seize control of the board, school funds and governance. This threatens donor confidence, academic continuity and future public–private partnerships. Governor Alex Otti must reaffirm the FEDT Constitution and the rule of law before GCU’s hard-won progress is lost.

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