We are thrilled to welcome the newest members of the Vom Old Boys Association (VOBA) as the VOBA '024 Set. The induction ceremony at St. Joseph's College Vom (CSJ) was a memorable occasion, highlighted by the inspiring words of VOBA President Mr Eric Pam who was represented by the VOBA Vice President II, Mr. Daniel Bingel, who spoke about the significance of VOBA membership and the Oath of Allegiance.
The ceremony included the signing of the VOBA Set Directory, with VOBA National Secretary, Mr. Luca Atukpa-Elayo, overseeing the process. Mr. Henry Dakogol, the Head Boy of the VOBA '024 Set and the Overall Best Graduating Student of CSJ Vom, was the first to sign. He was awarded the prestigious Dr. John Onyatikpo Elayo Memorial Prize for Overall Best Graduating Student.
The Dr. John Onyatikpo Elayo Memorial Prize was established in 2017 by the Elayo family to honor the memory of Dr. John Onyatikpo Elayo (1970-2005), a distinguished alumnus of CSJ Vom. Dr. Elayo was an exemplary student leader and academic achiever, who continued his excellence at the University of Jos and became the first medical doctor from Keana, Nasarawa State. He passed away at 35 while pursuing a postgraduate degree in Public Health in the UK, leaving behind his wife, Margaret, and two sons, David and Daniel.
The prize aims to inspire young students to follow in Dr. Elayo's footsteps, celebrating his legacy as a brilliant, multi-talented, and humble individual.
Past recipients of the Dr. John Onyatikpo Elayo Memorial Prize include:
2017: Musa Samuel Viah
2018: David Danbeye Amos
2019: Sylvester Embu
2020: No Speech & Prize
2021: No Speech & Prize
2022: Michael Seyilnen Govwang
2023: David Rindong Dadong
2024: Henry Doekyilnaan Dakogol
Congratulations to the VOBA '024 Set as they join our proud legacy!
