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Ogunu Residential Area

Cycling
Cycling		 Friendly Monkey
Friendly Monkey		 On the Fence
On the Fence		 Swimmingpool Bar
Swimmingpool Bar
Monkey
Monkey		 Lizard
Lizard

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Guest 21-Mar-2012 10:00
Just so all are aware there is a facebook page for ogunu.......check it out!
Guest 25-Nov-2011 22:57
I am! (Tim)
Guest 22-Nov-2011 22:22
An evening with good food and drinks shouldn't be too difficult to arrange....anyone still interested?
Guest 08-Jan-2011 13:17
If anyone in Holland would like to arrange such a meet......i will fly over; a good evening of drinks and catch up....Mike Rafferty
Sylvia Post 21-Oct-2010 21:20
Sounds good but maybe it's easier to have a reunion closer to home? ;-)Would be nice to see everyone again
Guest 07-Oct-2010 15:29
If 70's crew went I would be up for it and I'm sure so would Sean, Brian, Ciaran even the Sisters....Mike Rafferty
Guest 26-Sep-2010 16:49
Wouldn't it be terriffic when we could arrange a reunion out there in the old bush-hut ?
Sylvia Bogers-(Souer)
Guest 26-Sep-2010 16:49
Wouldn't it be terriffic when we could arrange a reunion out there in the old bush-hut ?
Sylvia Bogers-(Souer)
tim klok 18-Jan-2010 23:15
It is great to hear all these names!

Guest 16-Jan-2010 13:54
Sorry the below message was from Anne-Marie Herrera!
Guest 16-Jan-2010 13:53
Michael Rafferty just told me about this. I was just re reading old letters from the Derek and Marisa Lloyd, Mike Ferguson, Brian Rafferty, Jen Henchie and wonder what has happened to the Everetts (Michael and Johnny), the Lloyds, the Fergusons, Christina Rolao.

That picture of the bush hut is not how i remember it! It must be a more recent version. I was in Ogunu for 18 months in mid-late 70s sometime.
kate mclaughlin 16-Dec-2009 18:33
Hi,I am Katriona Mclaughlin I cant belive I just found this site..I was in ogunu 77-79...I am looking at these pictures and so many memeories are coming back. Many hours spent cycling around the camp, swimming in the pool, playing around the bushhut with Patricia and Fiona Henchie, Julie Ridges, Michala Palethorpe and many others whose names escape me ( it has been a long time). Miss Mcdade the teacher. Tim and Nico Clok who were friends with my brothers and sisters.. the vos girls. It would be great to hear from anyone who may remember us
AJI 04-Dec-2009 01:09
Hello ALL, My name is Ajiri Efeturi was in Ogunu School (1982-1984) British Junior with Ms Terry, Ms Park and Ms Mcdade as some of my teachers, Friends I really would like to hook up with include Hugo, Oyie, Aghogho , Louise and others who remeber that period. Those days was so much fun especially fridays swimming lessons and wednesday's baking class with the ginger man cookie running out of the oven, , , and oohhhhh @ xmas Santa Clause and Black Peters !!!!!!!
Faris Shukri 05-Aug-2009 13:32
Hi my name is Faris Shukri and i was in Ogunu School from '02-'06. Really miss cycling around that place.
Ainamathew 15-Jul-2009 14:49
Aina Adegboyega,
I lived in Ogunnu residential Estate 1973 to 1986. My father was the chef security officer for Shell. This is so beautiful. The piture bring momories back.
Contact: Hdhauptbahnhof@chiqita.com or Ainamthew@hotmail.com
Sylvia (Bogers-Souer) 24-Apr-2009 20:17
Dear Sylvia. Saw your message on this "nigerian reunion site..". As mij dearest girlfriend during our Nigerian time, I would love to chat with you some more. Tell me how you, your sister and your parents are etc. etc. What did life bring you after Nigeria ? My e-mail adress: elan.rood@hotmail.com
Hashim 21-Feb-2009 19:42
Great pics. We used to run the Bush Hut. Fond memories of the bats and lover's lane.
Lee 07-Oct-2008 11:31
Wow!! i miss Ogunu Camp...
i really had some good times in the camp, spent most of my times in friend's place or mostly at the pool or the hut...
Nowadays i'm really missing those pizza and chicken nights... it was a hell lot of fun... Thanks to whoever post up these photos and it would really be nice to see more of the pictures.
Sylvia (Post) 28-May-2008 21:55
I was just surfing around and stumbled on this site. Then I saw the names of Mike Rafferty and Tim Klok. Unbelievable, it has been ages since we were in Ogunu. On the 10th of May I went to the Nigeria reunion in The Hague and met Dorine and Farrand Bloch and Sybert Ockeloen. Also talked to the "Vos-parents". It's amazing to see other people also try to keep in contact.
I do remember playing in our Wendy house but offcourse the assembly Hall and Bush hut hold good memories too. Hope to hear from others.
Sylvia (Post)
Guest 16-May-2008 13:48
Hi Emiel. This is so beautiful.I found the site by chance and I'm very happy.U kind of make my day today.I live in the RA at Ogunu(TOLOFA CLOSE). My house is right beside the Ogunu bush which is remnant of the initial thick forest.We see alot of the wild life daily especially the monkeys some of which come to play on my roof and garden.There are also alot of beautiful birds-a friend of my husband did take some pics of birds from which he made a calendar which he distributed in the new year. Some weeks ago I saw an aligator,last weekend a snake,saw a pic of an iguana with a friend. So much u'll agree for a wild-life habitat. It is truly a nice place to be in.And nicer it is to know that some of the oyinbos will like to come back.
Guest 16-May-2008 13:46
Hi Emiel. This is so beautiful.I found the site by chance and I'm very happy.U kind of make my day today.I live in the RA at Ogunu(TOLOFA CLOSE). My house is right beside the Ogunu bush which is remnant of the initial thick forest.We see alot of the wild live daily especially the monkeys some of which come to play on my roof and garden.There are also alot of beautiful birds-a friend of my husband did take some pics of birds from which he made a calendar which he distributed in the new year. Some weeks ago I saw an aligator,last weekend a snake,saw a pic of an iguana with a friend. so much u'll agree for a willife habitat. It is truly a nice place to be in.And nicer it is to know that some of the oyinbos will like to come back.
Adenuga Moruf 11-Mar-2008 17:18
Am really astound and elated with all the pictures here, not only they are perfectly taken but also natural and real images that brings out the Nigerian culture and social life. Esp of the Warri people. I jealous, how i wish we have such in Ogun State.
maria 22-Feb-2008 23:08
come to see and mam and cat ok and loke goole
osagie johnson 22-Feb-2008 03:09
i lived here ,my number is 7202789712.my name is osagie johnson,ogunu was sweet to live at.nice everonment.i ejoyed my life thee am in america now.show
Roel Mooren 24-Jan-2008 21:17
Hi my name is Roel Mooren,
I lived in Nigeria from 1995 til 1999.
I liked Nigeria very much and i also wanne go back to it.
Could any body post pictures to me from Nigeria?
We have none pictures of Nigeria , and i would like to have any pictures of Nigeria.
If you could send me pictures.I`m then so happy:P. YO can send picture to my mail that is "roelmooren@hotmail.com"
Thanks
Guest 11-Jan-2008 16:49
WOW, Thanx for the great pictures and memories! My name is Rosy and I used to live at 6 Nana Close back in about 1990. I still remember those days as the best of my life....
Jennifer Stark 31-Oct-2007 10:03
I used to live in siluko Close (untill 2000/2001).
Had an amazing time there , don't have any contact with any other "Ogunu-people" , shame on me . I really do miss it!

Jennifer Stark.
Guest 24-Apr-2007 22:53
always takes one idiot...below
????:??????:????;???? 12-Feb-2007 19:34
your not a oyibo hash boy u prick, ur enot even a hash boy
Adrian connolly 08-Feb-2007 17:39
Adrian Connolly
I spent from 1970 to 1977 in Ogunu camp and Portharcourt shell camp. My father was the operations manager (Derek Connolly). Had some really great times there and spending many hours around the Bush Hut and pool area.
Guest 18-Jan-2007 20:33
Hi Tim,
The names of my brothers are Hans and Simon. When were you in Ugunu exactly?? Do you have contact with more "Ugunu friends"????? Like to hear more from you.
Sylvia.
tim klok 17-Jan-2007 22:30
A few months ago I discovered this website and got in contact with Mike, unfortunately I did not find the time to meet him in London but I am sure we will find some time in 2007. I also saw that Julie found this website and I would love to see her as well, where are you living in the UK? It brings back a lot of good memories thinking about 30 years ago (I feel really old now).
I also remember the Souer's but fogot their names, Sylvia could you help me!
Mike Rafferty 06-Jan-2007 23:28
Fantastic......i do, where r u now? I'm living in London and very much a tad older (moved on from playing in wendy houses!!).Its great to hear from you as I have fantastic memories of the camp and the crowd........what r u doing and where r u living? ..........if in London it would be good to catch up? (mike.rafferty@northgate-is.com)

Mike
Mike Rafferty 06-Jan-2007 23:24
Fantastic......i do, where r u now? I'm living in London and very much a tad older (moved on from playing in wendy houses!!).Its great to hear from you as I have fantastic memories of the camp and the crowd........what r u doing and where r u living? ..........if in London it would be good to catch up? (mike.rafferty@northgate-is.com)

Mike
Guest 06-Jan-2007 12:47
Hi Michael Rafferty!!! I was looking around on the Ugunu page and saw your name and the names you mentioned of het girl you played with (Vos girls). I was in Ugunu during the same period you were there. Remember me??? Souer boys (2) and Souer girl (me, Sylvia). I was amazed I saw your name. I remember playing with you and Sylvia Post in her wendy house in her garden ???? How are you doing ???
Guest 06-Jan-2007 12:42
I stayed in the Ogunu RA from 1970 until approx. 1978. Our house was at Benue Road 6. Maybe you have some pictures of that house?? Do you have more pictures from the pool, the tenniscourts, the school???? Your pictures bring back a lot of memories!!!!
Guest 04-Jan-2007 00:06
Julie did you go out with Tim klok or have i the wrong person......your dad was working for Bristow (I think)??

If so I actually remember you!

Mike
Julie Daines 30-Dec-2006 19:26
Hi, I stumbled across your website, whilst idling a few minutes on the net. Brings back fond memories of Easter and Christmas Holidays with brothers and sisters in the mid-70's, during my teens. My name back then was Julie Ridgers.
Rijkwessel 14-Oct-2006 21:30
hey Jeff,

if you're in Ogunu right now, would you mind taking a picture of my old house (Nana Close 1) Hope there is something left of it ;)
Lily 06-Oct-2006 11:18
I moved away 3 1/2 years ago, I spent my time at the pool, I remeber the monkeys, It does bring back memories, thanks for posting these picture.
Guest 11-Aug-2006 12:57
Pictures like these brings back great memories to one especially when one resides very far from home. i raised my voice so high that it even attracted friends around to see where i grew up.man, these are real pictures and i must say, you make people happy daily. may God continue to Guide, protect and help you move on. S. E. Izamoje ( Holland)
Jide Alakija 27-Apr-2006 23:35
WOW! Found your page through a friend and seeing all these pics brings back a lot of memories for me too. I'm Nigerian and used to live in the RA Camp too. So much here I miss.

Jide Alakija
www.alakija.com - Why not check it out!
Mike Rafferty 20-Mar-2006 22:10
My Name is Michael Rafferty, just came upon your page. Thought that I'd drop you a quick note to say thank you for the memory (pics). Its such a long time as a child I played around the bush hut, the school and in the pool with my brothers and sister and a number of good friends (Vos girls, Tim Klok and many others). That was back in the mid 70's the best time in my youth.

Its good too see some things are as still as I remember them (mostly!)
Thomas Diderich 10-Jan-2006 22:08
Geweldig om fotos van het Ogunu kamp te zien. Ik heb op de Ogunu school gezeten van 1988 tot 1990. Het staat me allemaal nog steeds goed bij..zoals bijvoorbeeld de blauwe paaltjes op die school en de grote boom waar altijd zo'n hele grote termietenhoop was. Ook de Bushhut met zijn beroemde chickennights herken ik nog. Ik woonde indertijd net buiten het Shell kamp. Ook hadden we zo'n aap, die afgebeeld is op de fotos op deze site. Geweldig om dat zo terug te zien. Ik hoop op nog veel meer fotos!! Groet, Thomas
Rijkwessel 16-Dec-2005 22:01
he, martijn, ik ken jou nog, hoe is het nu met jullie, hoop snel wat te horen, maar jullie huis zal je wel niet meer herkennen...
Rijkwessel 16-Dec-2005 22:01
he, martijn, ik ken jou nog, hoe is het nu met jullie, hoop snel wat te horen, maar jullie huis zal je wel niet meer herkennen...
Ademiju Allen 20-Oct-2005 02:33
Hi, My name is Ademiju Allen, i went to Ogunu School from 1994-1997. i rememberd playin soccer with people like Martijn. i am currently in the United States, going to school but my parents still live in Ogunu Residential Area (Ossiomo Close). My mum used to supply bread for Chicken Night and deliver bread to park'n'shop. Miss Tammes used to be the Head Teacher there when i was back there. I would like to meet any old Ogunu School people. Where are you all now? And also any of the teachers? Miss Smith, Miss Munday, Mr. Wearmouth?
Hanneke Wood 06-Oct-2005 18:01
Fantastic photos, I remember the fruit bats!
Always looking for family histories.
We collect these at the Outpost Family Archive Centre
Visit us at www.globaloutpostservices.com/archivecentre and contact us if you have something to contribute.
Hanneke Wood
Jeff 26-Jun-2005 18:38
Nice!Good enough I'm currently in warri so i can send u guys the pics.I'll find a way 2 paste them.Nice job Emeil!
thalie 19-May-2005 02:47
Hi my name is Nathalie Santema.
I also lived as in the first house opposite of the Ogunu school which I attended; Abraka was paradise, the bush was the playground, and Nigeria was my life back then. Strange, looking back.
I have no contact with anybody anymore of Warri (or the former residents, anyways), and would like to see more pictures and comments regarding Warri. Anybody?
Thanx
Martijn Kok 11-Apr-2005 14:49
Hey my name is Martijn Kok I´m a former resident of the Ogunu Camp (1993-1997). But I was really small back than. I visited the Ogunu School. And there are a few things a would like to know. Who is in charge of the Ogunu School now ? And can you PLEASE get a picture of my old house " Benine Close 4". And about the nanny´s. I´m looking for two nanny´s Patricia and Rose. I´ve also been to Abraka too. The red divingboard is just the way it was 10 years ago... I really miss Nigeria Warri Ogunu.
C.Kramer 29-Sep-2004 21:33
Hello,

Via google i happened to find your page.
It was nice to see some pictures again from Warri and Ogunu.
I happened to live there in '68 till '71.
Actually i have seen the Camp being build.
My bungalow was the first one opposite the school, the hybiscus hedge was planted by me (and ofcourse the gardenboy).Is it still there?
My son was the first baby, born in the hospital.
Seeing the pictures i noticed that all of you are still having a nice time.
I will visit your page again and really enjoyed to have a look

regards Cécile Kramer/Holland
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