DMGS Onitsha

DMGS Onitsha at 101! 🎉 Dennis Memorial Grammar School, DMGS Onitsha, is 101 years today. Founded on this day, January 25, 1925 by the Church Missionary Society (ndi CMS). DMGS Onitsha is the oldest and first Grammar school in Igbo land. May she live long. Lux fiat!

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Did You Know? Prof. Gilbert Onuaguluchi was the first Vice Chancellor of the University of Jos (UNIJOS), the first Nigerian Professor of Pharmacology, and a Professor of Medicine and Surgery. He was one of the pioneers who redefined medicine in Nigeria. Born on January 1, 1927, in Awgu, he hailed from Achi in Oji River LGA, both in Enugu State. In March 1956, he married Esther Gundu, and together they had one son and four daughters. Gilbert Obiafo Onuaguluchi attended the prestigious Dennis Memorial Grammar School (DMGS), Onitsha, from 1941–44. He later studied at Higher College, Yaba, Lagos (1945–46); Medical School, Yaba, Lagos (1947–48); University College, Ibadan (1949–51); Institute of Chest Diseases, University of London (1956); and the University of Glasgow, Scotland (1959–61), among others. Career: He served as Medical Officer, Northern Region of Nigeria (1951–58); Research Assistant and Medical Registrar, Stobhill General Hospital, Glasgow (1959–62); Senior Lecturer, University of Ibadan (1962–65); Honorary Consultant Physician, University College Hospital, Ibadan (1962–66); Professor of Pharmacology and Therapeutics, University of Ibadan (1965–66); Honorary Consultant Physician, University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital (from 1967); Dean, Faculty of Medicine, University of Nigeria Medical School (1966–72); Pioneer Vice Chancellor, University of Jos (1975–78); Professor and Head, Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics, University of Nigeria, Enugu Campus (1967–97); Professor of Medicine, Ebonyi State University (1999 until his death). He was also a member and later fellow of the Royal College of Physicians (Glasgow & Edinburgh), a Foundation Fellow of the Nigerian Medical Council of Physicians (1970), President of the West African Society for Pharmacology (1971–77), Vice-President of the Union of African Societies for Pharmacology (1980–87), and its President from 1987. He was also a member of several international scientific bodies, including the American Association for the Advancement of Science and the New York Academy of Sciences. Publications: Parkinsonism (Butterworth, London, 1964); Giant in Turbulent Storms – The Story of Nigeria, 1944–87 (Vantage Press, New York, 1990). Hobbies: armchair politics, gardening, general reading. Prof. Gilbert Obiafo Onuaguluchi was a quintessential physician. For nearly 50 years, he taught generations of medical doctors at institutions such as the defunct Kano Medical School, the University of Ibadan Medical College, and the University of Nigeria Nsukka (UNN) Medical College, among others. Nicknamed the "Medicine God," Prof. Onuaguluchi passed away on April 30, 2005, after a brief illness at his residence in Enugu, at the age of 78. His wife, Esther Onuaguluchi, died in August 2014. Gone but not forgotten! 🕊️ Retweet to educate someone

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Did You Know That? Prof. Gilbert Onuaguluchi was the first Vice Chancellor of the University of Jos, the first Nigerian Professor of Pharmacology, and a Professor of Medicine and Surgery. He was one of the pioneers who revolutionised medicine in Nigeria. Born on January 1, 1927 in Awgu, hailed from Achi in Oji-River LGA, both in Enugu state. In March 1956, he married Esther Gundu. They had one son and four daughters. Gilbert Obiafo Onuaguluchi attended the prestigious Dennis Memorial Grammar School (DMGS) Onitsha, from 1941-44. Higher College, Yaba, Lagos, 1945-56, Medical School, Yaba, Lagos, 1947-48, University College Ibadan, 1949-51, Institute of Chest Disease, London University, 1956; University of Glasgow, Scotland, 1959-61, etc. Career: Appointed Medical Officer, Northern Region of Nigeria, 1951-58; Research Assistant and Medical Registrar, Stobhill General Hospital, Glasgow, 1959-62; Senior Lecturer, University of Ibadan, 1962-65; Honorary Consultant Physician, University College Hospital, Ibadan, 1962-66; appointed Professor of Pharmacology and Therapeutics, University of Ibadan, 1965-66; Honorary Consultant Physician, University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital, since 1967; Dean of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Nigeria Medical School, 1966-72; Pioneer Vice- Chancellor, University of Jos, 1975-78; Professor and Head, Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics, University of Nigeria, Enugu Campus, since 1967-97; appointed Professor of Medicine, Ebonyi State University, 1999 till death, member, Royal Co lege of Surgeons, 1956; member, Royal College of Physicians, Glasgow, 1959; member, Royal College of Physicians, Edinburgh, 1960; fellow, Royal College of Physicians, Glasgow, 1972; fellow, Royal College of Physicians, Edinburgh, 1972; Foundation fellow, Nigerian Medical Council of Physicians, 1970; Treasurer, Association of Physicians of West Africa, 1962-66; President, West African Society for Pharmacology, 1971-77; Vice-President, Union of African Society for Pharmacology, 1980-87 and its President, since 1987; member, West African College of Physicians; member, American Association for the Advancement of Science; member, New York Academy of Sciences, etc.; Publications: Parkinsonism, Butterworth, London, 1964; Giant in Turbulent Storms - The Story of Nigeria, 1944- 87; Vantage Press, New York, 1990; Hobbies: armchair politics, gardening, general reading. Prof. Gilbert Obiafo Onuaguluchi was a quintessential physician. For nearly 50 years, he taught generations of medical doctors at institutions such as the defunct Kano Medical School, the University of Ibadan Medical College, and the University of Nigeria Nsukka (UNN) Medical College, among others. Nicknamed the 'Medicine God,' Prof. Onuaguluchi passed away on April 30, 2005, after a brief illness at his residence in Enugu, at the age of 78. His wife, Esther Onuaguluchi died in August 2014. Gone but not forgotten! 🤍 Retweet to educate someone

Hurray, DMGS IS 100 Years Today! (founded January 25, 1925) As we celebrate 100 Solid Years, let us reflect once again on the acronym DMGS. D-Duty M-Magnanimity G-Gratitude S-Service DMGS Onitsha is the oldest and first Grammar school in Igbo land. May she live long. Lux fiat!