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Ebelechukwu Chiatula

I got closer to Sis. Chidebelu (our principal) after an incident that involved an unscheduled visit by my mum on my birthday. It was outside the regular visiting days and she brought some food stuff. I declined taking the food because it was against the rules, I left back to class. The principal called me back and told me it was ok to take. It thought me a valuable lesson on love, leadership and family.

Fatu Ogwuche

Stanford Professor Jim Collins, talks about "who luck", which he likens to people who show up in your life and transform it for good. I found my "who luck" in Sr Chidebelu, who was an impactful force in my life and I'm forever blessed to have been transformed by her. I dodged a lot of events as a student, but I never missed Monday assembly because Sr Chidebelu would read from her journal. That journal contained life lessons and gems that I've carried with me for life. It was the best way to start the week and it uplifted my soul to hear her speak. Her work all these years moulding young girls into powerful women deserves all the recognition. If it weren't for her laying this foundation in my life, I don't know where I'd be. Thank you Sr. Chidebelu for being a blessing to a generation of young girls and women. Here's to you!

Aisha

Sister Chidebelu is a very nice but strict mother. She gave me an opportunity to be where I am today. I did not reach the cut off mark for the entrance examination but she saw potentials in me and gave me an opportunity. Without passing through this God sent woman in my secondary schools days being in an all girls school I do not know what my upbringing would have been like. I am so grateful Sister

Ifeoma Nwaicha Amana

Sister Chidebelu Nwigwe is an exceptional school leader. I remember when she became the principal at Regina Pacis in 1999, till I finished my secondary education in 2004, she and her team of teachers transformed the school into a citadel of excellence. In my set's yearbook, I filled in my future ambition to be an administrator. Right now,I am a primary school leader and I remember how she infused academics and events in the school calendar. She had a clear vision. Before Cambridge exams became the singsong of most British curriculum schools in Abuja, she had begun it in Regina Pacis, I believe some members of my class sat for the exams. I remember my classmates in Art Class (Yellow class) were a thorn on her flesh because we were quite unruly. She changed Yellow Class to Gold class because she felt we needed to change for the better. She is graceful and poise with the act of delivering speeches every assembly. I remember I used to ponder how her children would have been if she had not become a reverend sister because she sets high standards. I wanted to teach in Regina Pacis under her tutelage but when I found out she was no longer there, i took up a teaching careers at another school. Performing arts is very important to her especially the school choir. She always put her best foot forward every time. Thank you Sister Chidebelu for being part of my teen years. Alongside my mother and some key female presence, you hold a special place in my heart. I am more than happy to have been your student so much so now your younger professional colleague.

Abimbola Eseyin

Sr. M. Chidebelu P Nwigwe is for me, the best principal my school ever had in my time. I schooled at Regina Pacis Girls' Secondary School, between 1997 and 2003. I experienced the leadership of all the previous principals from the very first, and I make bold to state that, she was the mother that I truly needed in school. Now, as an adult, there's hardly a day that goes by without my remembering something about her. Her presence brought blessings, discipline, progress, diligence, decorum, and great ideas. The changes were so rapid that a lot of students were not willing to adjust, but she never backed down. While my classmates avoided her as much as they could, I observed her keenly. There was so much to admire about her, and I wondered how only one person could possess all the beautiful qualties that she had. Besides being a very beautiful (and graceful) woman who decided to honour God with her beauty, she was known to be extremely neat. I used to be a very pampered scattered girl, but somehow, she instilled neatness in me. No student must be seen standing, sitting or hanging around any stray item. That was the rule, and so, once we sighted her from a distance, we started cleaning up our immediate environments. Secondly, she tried so hard to instill a sense of responsibility on each student. She took her time to explain all of her motives for creating certain rules. Moreover, she was not even responsible for the creation of all the rules. She always sought for suggestions. That meant a lot to me. It made me feel like I had a voice. As an introverted child, I always felt comfortable to speak up whenever she called for it. She never tried to impose her personality on us. But discipline was truly imposed. By way of imitation though, since that is the easiest way to learn. I always walk like one who has a purpose. As a matter of fact, I owe my sense of urgency to my beloved principal. Without letting her in on it, I regarded her as a mentor. I wanted to somewhat do whatever she did. When she newly built the sickbay to a lovely standard. I surveyed the place, then told my friends that I would build something like this and own it. Then, I was 14. She made feel like a woman can do anything meaningful in life, and there's nothing wrong with that. When I was in the university, everything she taught us in school began to make even more sense. I was so disciplined in a strict school (Covenant University) without making so much effort. She made it easy. I thank God for this opportunity to testify about this woman whom God brought into my life to bless me with unquantifiable virtues. I love you Sister. Thank you for loving us the way you did. Now that I am a mother, I wonder where else you would have gotten such energy from, but for the passion you had for what you did. May God bless you immensely.

Salamatu Abraham Ekpo

I met Rev Sir Chidebelu as a 15year old girl, she always saw my future and insisted I achieve that, made me focused and responsible,she unapologetically insisted on high moral and academic standard,she made sure I had integrity to stand both in and out of college. Taught me to be human and all times and be mindful of what my name will suggest anytime it is heard. She is. Queen that made me queen. She taught me to be a lady. And know my worth as a woman.

Evangeline Chioma Ofoekii

The story of my journey through Regina Pacis College would never be complete without mentioning Rev Sr. Nwigwe. 'Princi', as we often called her, was just as interested in character, physical and social development as she was passionate about academic excellence. While a student, some of those long talks during the morning assembly, seminars, career day lectures, corrections, admonitions and even punishments seemed unpleasant. However, upon graduation and interaction with the outside world, I have come to realize and appreciate the values and discipline she inculcated in me including but not limited to timeliness, orderliness, cleanliness, decorum, poise and contentment. As an adult, I can equally appreciate her vision in transforming Regina Pacis from what it was in 2002 to the magnificence it possessed in name, academic performance, facilities and infrastructure by 2008 when I graduated. I am blessed to have spent 6 of my formative years under her tutelage, as these helped shape me into the formidable woman I am today.

Idongesit Ekanem

Rev Sis. Chidebelu Nwigwe, is more than a role model and words fail me in describing how much of an impact you have been to me.Thank you for instilling world class attitudes in me, it seemed like a burden in 2004 all through to 2010 when you kept hammering on somethings but now, those things you thought me has helped me stand tall in my career and life. Things as simply as “don’t throw dirt on the floor, put it in the waste bin” , “Don’t walk sluggishly”, “sit up straight , don’t slouch” “staying awake through an event” and so much more. Thank you Rev Sis Chidebelu! I can’t say my success story without having you be a huge part of it. You’ve raised a formidable young woman now and it started from instilling things in me while I was still a girl child. Thank you once again.

Nkechi Okereke-Tony

Sister Chidebere groomed me to strive for excellence in everything I do. Not just in academics but in life from my appearance, to my posture, to my academics and extracurricular activities. I didn’t realize the effect of all her teachings and instructions until I got into the university and realized I stood out. Most importantly She instilled in me the mindset of an achiever, this has helped me to start my own business and further pursue a masters degree from the Terry College of Business in the United States of America.