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Umana Okon Umana, minister of Niger Delta affairs, and members of St. Patrick College, Ikot Ansa, Calabar Alumni Association (SPACO) class of 1976, reunited at Ibom Hotels and Golf Resort, Uyo, Akwa Ibom, at the weekend.

The meeting, which was supervised by the president of SPACO Alumni Association, Calabar branch, Ntufam Asikpo Bassey, had in attendance the cream of Nigerian political class, business magnates, top executives and leaders of thought afforded the old boys opportunity to rekindle friendship and they wined and dined with zest.

Among those present were member representing Eket/Onna/ Esit Eket/ Ibeno federal constituency, Pat Ifon, Emmanuel Bassey, a retired General, Alex Ikpeme, Clement Ifon, Gab Okulaja, who was elected interim chairman of the SPACO Class of ‘76, Ibe Igajah, Uduak Uko, Ini Edoho, John Iwara, Emmanuel Archibong, Etuk Dan Etuk, Anìetie Archibong Akpan and other notable Nigerians.

Umana, who later hosted his classmates to a dinner party at his residence in Uyo, expressed gratitude to God for keeping everyone in sound health and vitality.

He recalled the strict discipline and sound morals they received from their Alma mater and attributed their success in their chosen fields of endeavour to the strong academic and moral foundation SPACO was known for.

Similarly, in their separate remarks, members of the old boys appreciated God for good health and long life.

They thanked the minister for hosting them to a wonderful get-together and wished each other many more years of successful life.

The history of St. Patrick’s College dates back to 1930 when Monsignor James Moynagh took over the Prefecture of Calabar comprising areas now known as Akwa Ibom, Cross River States and Abakiliki districts.