At the end of the scholastic year, as it is tradition in the mission, an updating course for teachers of the Secondary School and the Technical institute has been run. The salesians and the 40 teachers, which participated,  have analyzed the Preventive System of Don Bosco to accompany the growth and the maturation of the adolescent boys.  Particularly, during the first day, after having discussed on the positive and negative aspects of the young people of West Africa, Don Bosco in his educational interventions for the boys of Turin has been studied. In the second day the characteristics of the different juvenile ages have been presented - from the childhood to the adolescent age – and how the three fundamental elements of the Preventive System - Reason, Religion and Loving kindness -  answer to the needs of the young people in the different phases of their growth.  This course is in continuity with the Seminars "Let us Educate with the heart of Don Bosco" (2008) and "Human Rights and Preventive System"(2009). Scheduled for next September other three days will be dedicated  to the group dynamics and the salesian assistance.

At the end of the scholastic year, as it is tradition in the mission, an updating course for teachers of the Secondary School and the Technical institute has been run. The salesians and the 40 teachers, which participated,  have analyzed the Preventive System of Don Bosco to accompany the growth and the maturation of the adolescent boys.  Particularly, during the first day, after having discussed on the positive and negative aspects of the young people of West Africa, Don Bosco in his educational interventions for the boys of Turin has been studied. In the second day the characteristics of the different juvenile ages have been presented - from the childhood to the adolescent age – and how the three fundamental elements of the Preventive System - Reason, Religion and Loving kindness -  answer to the needs of the young people in the different phases of their growth.  This course is in continuity with the Seminars "Let us Educate with the heart of Don Bosco" (2008) and "Human Rights and Preventive System"(2009). Scheduled for next September other three days will be dedicated  to the group dynamics and the salesian assistance.

Meanwhile the students of the JSS1 and JSS2 are still on session ( in Nigeria the schools close in the second half of July), the pupils in JSS 3 end the final certificate exam are writing the final exam.  Our first 77 students, who started three years ago, end their Federal Exam on 9th of June.  Now the paper of the 13 subjects are sent to be properly marked by the commission an around September the results will be out. Last 5th June we accepted the 70 students who will start the Senior Secondary School next September. The SSS will last for three years. We received more than 120 application, but due to our lack of facilities we coul accept only some of them.

Meanwhile the students of the JSS1 and JSS2 are still on session ( in Nigeria the schools close in the second half of July), the pupils in JSS 3 end the final certificate exam are writing the final exam.  Our first 77 students, who started three years ago, end their Federal Exam on 9th of June.  Now the paper of the 13 subjects are sent to be properly marked by the commission an around September the results will be out. Last 5th June we accepted the 70 students who will start the Senior Secondary School next September. The SSS will last for three years. We received more than 120 application, but due to our lack of facilities we coul accept only some of them.

A new priest, Fr Augustine Okeke,  has been consecrated at St. Teresa’s Parish in Nibo - Awka diocese, for the Salesian Congregation. The young Salesian started his formation journey on 1997 in Onitsha Community. We still are in need of many young men who like him dedicate themselves as priests and guides of youth.

A new priest, Fr Augustine Okeke,  has been consecrated at St. Teresa’s Parish in Nibo - Awka diocese, for the Salesian Congregation. The young Salesian started his formation journey on 1997 in Onitsha Community. We still are in need of many young men who like him dedicate themselves as priests and guides of youth.

Nigerian President Umaru Yar'Adua has died at his presidential villa following a long illness. The government announced seven days of national mourning and said the president would be buried on Thursday. Vice-President Goodluck Jonathan has been sworn in as head of state in a ceremony in the capital Abuja. Mr Yar'Adua, 58, came to power in 2007 promising many reforms. Analysts say he made the most progress in tackling unrest in the oil-rich Niger Delta.

Nigerian President Umaru Yar'Adua has died at his presidential villa following a long illness. The government announced seven days of national mourning and said the president would be buried on Thursday. Vice-President Goodluck Jonathan has been sworn in as head of state in a ceremony in the capital Abuja. Mr Yar'Adua, 58, came to power in 2007 promising many reforms. Analysts say he made the most progress in tackling unrest in the oil-rich Niger Delta.

The date of 25th April 2010 should be written on the chronicle of the mission. Our Archbishop His Grace Most Rev. Dr. Valerian Maduka Okeke came for the Pastoral Visit and for the Confirmation of 73 young people. Celebration of the Sacraments is the privileged way for meeting Jesus.  We want that the request  made by the Greek men to Philip: Sir, we want to see Jesus!” be actualized a new for the young of our mission.

The day coincided with the Good Sheppard Sunday  e with the Vocational Awareness week.  For the purpose we have prepared an exhibition to focus the vocation to priesthood and to religious life.

The date of 25th April 2010 should be written on the chronicle of the mission. Our Archbishop His Grace Most Rev. Dr. Valerian Maduka Okeke came for the Pastoral Visit and for the Confirmation of 73 young people. Celebration of the Sacraments is the privileged way for meeting Jesus.  We want that the request  made by the Greek men to Philip: Sir, we want to see Jesus!” be actualized a new for the young of our mission.

The day coincided with the Good Sheppard Sunday  e with the Vocational Awareness week.  For the purpose we have prepared an exhibition to focus the vocation to priesthood and to religious life.