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  • EKSU graduands to pay less for certificate at convocation

    Graduands who will be present at this year’s convocation of Ekiti State University (EKSU) tomorrow and on Saturday would pay N15,000 less to obtain their certificates.

    Vice Chancellor, Prof Samuel Oye Bandele, said the N10, 000 largesse is for the convocation day only.

    He said requirements to be met by the graduands have been placed on the institution’s website.

    Meanwhile, the campus is wearing a new look ahead of the convocation.

    Activities for the convocation include a lecture to be delivered by Aare Afe Babalola, founder of the Afe Babalola University, Ado Ekiti (ABUAD) today; the investiture of the Chancellor, Oba Adegoke Adeyemi the Alara of Aramoko Ekiti, and award of first degrees tomorrow; and  the award of higher degrees and conferment of honorary degrees on Saturday.

    Mr Gbenga Oyebode and the Governor Seriake Dickson of Bayelsa State are the recipients of the EKSU honorary degrees.

  • NPMC turns out largest graduands today

    NPMC turns out largest graduands today

    The National Post Graduate Medical College of Nigeria (NPMC) in Ijanikin, Lagos on Thursday last send off its first set of 367 diploma graduates in Family Medicine and Anesthesia.

    The occasion was a prelude to its yearly convocation, which holds today and usually in the third week of every September.

    President NPMC, Prof Rasheed Arogundade, who addressed reporters at the 33rd convocation briefing last Thursday,  congratulated the 341 new graduands across the college’s 15 faculties, the highest in the institution’s history.

    “This is the climax of the postgraduate medical training that these medical doctors and dental surgeons have undergone in the various teaching and medical hospitals nationwide.

    “The uniqueness of the Fellowship training of the college is that it combines the full academic and research content as obtainable in any sound doctoral degree with structured clinical postgraduate training.

    This accounts for why it takes a long time to produce a Fellow in any specialised branches of Medicine and Dentistry.

    After today’s event, NPMC would have graduated 5,046 since inception, Arogundade boasted.

    On Family Medicine and Anesthesia, Arogundade told reporters that the programme was designed to fill the gaps  to meet the need of the general medical practitioners and overall improve on health care delivery system nationwide.

    He said:  “The need for diploma certification in Family Medicine is predicated on the fact that it is almost impossible to get all doctors desirous of further training to enroll into the formal residency training programmes for residency status by obtaining the fellowship.

    It, therefore, became imperative for the college to design other programmes, such as the diploma to meet the real needs of the general medical practitioners who are the first line of medical contact with the population. It is our belief that this without doubt, will improve the level and quality of medical delivery in the country.”

    Ondo State Governor Olusegun Mimiko would be bestowed honorary Fellow, while two other distinguished scholars will bag a Fellow of the institution.

    But despite its prominence, Arogundade lamented that the college facilities have continued to grow at a snail speed. Only two out of the four blocks in the original master plan in the first phase of development in the college have been fully built, Arogundaded further grieved.

    “Completion of the first phase of the second wing of the Learning Resource Centre has allowed us to put to use the multipurpose hall. Building of the second phase of the learning centre is ongoing at the moment.

    ‘’This has been the only capital project in the college since 2009 and we have not received a kobo for this project since the third quarter of 2014. The amount budgeted for us this year is just N20 million out of the required  N506,037,218,75k remaining from the sum N599.964.877.89k approved by the ministerial tender’s board to complete the project. It is even uncertain that the paltry sum appropriated will be released this year as we are already at the end of the third quarter.”

     

  • Graduands bid Dansol farewell

    With 10 awards in his kitty, Ochulo Onyebueze Ochulo stood tall among the 106 graduands that made up the 19th set graduated by Dansol High School, Agidingbi, Ikeja.

    The 16-year-old won prizes for being the overall best graduand, as well as topping subjects such as Physics, Economics, and Geography. He also won the best class captain award for SS3 as well as Mr Excellence award. For the amiable, easy-going teenager, the secret of his success was the motivation he got from loved ones and close friends.

    “We thank God for the prizes.  What motivated me was the counsel from my parents, my intimate friends who believed in me and who told me that I could do great things; my family members, my teachers, they are really wonderful,” he said.

    Ochulo described his time at Dansol as “character forming” and “destiny shaping”, and said he would miss his friends and teachers who made his secondary education worthwhile. Ochulo hopes to get scholarship to study Chemical Engineering in a foreign university.

    Founder of the school, Mrs Adun Akinyemiju, is confident that Ochulo and the other 105 graduands would excel in the university because of the solid foundation she said they received.

    “When they are out in the university, they can face any rigour, any situation because they have been taught to study and stand firm in God.  It is a combination of the two.  The quality is sound; they are taught; we don’t skip anything, we are thorough.  They have learnt how to study, so they can be on their own; wherever they are,” she said.

    The Principal, Mr Esan Oladapo charged the graduands to showcase all they had learnt.

    “They have been prepared in the last six years on the challenges ahead of them outside the four corners of the classroom in the secondary school academically, morally, spiritually, and behaviourally.  And we are confident today as we are sending them out that they would go out there to make positive influences on their generation to the glory of God,” he said.

    Chairman of the occasion, Mr Taiwo Adeoluwa, who described himself as a certified member of the Dansol Family, because all five of his children passed through the school, congratulated the school, graduands and their parents for their good fortune.  His counsel to the graduands, was for them to put God first.

    “You must put the Almighty God as your cornerstone. With God ordering your steps, you won’t fall or falter.  The Almighty God will bless you and your way would be blessed,” he said.

    The event featured a lot of dancing, exhortation by guest minister, Bishop Aniete Etukudo, prayers, presentation of prizes to the graduands, special awards to dedicated parents, among others.

  • Pomp as St Regency College ends session

    Pomp as St Regency College ends session

    For graduands of ST & T Regency International College, located in Ikeja G.R.A. Lagos, it was emotional to finally graduate and look forward to a brighter future ahead. Most of them would be resuming at various institutions across the globe where they would exhibit their individual academic skills and talents, having gained the required academic credits and some life skills in the school

    The graduands, who looked radiant in their immaculate grey and wine attires, serenaded the audience and were in high spirit throughout the event held at the school main auditorium. They remembered  memories of the past, especially with the activities during the course of their graduation, that included the thanksgiving ceremony conducted by Rev.Fr Jude Kuti, the ankara night in which they showcased African fabrics and indigenous wears, the speech and prize-giving day and prom night for graduands.

    In her remarks, Mrs. Maggie Ibru, founder of ST & T Regency International School,  thanked staff members, family and friends for supporting the school in the last two decades. She charged the graduating students to always remember the school’s motto.

    Speaking on behalf of the graduands, Master Kolawole Oluwafikunwa, the best graduating student of 2013-2014 set, said hard work and determination to succeed were the reasons behind his success. He said his advice for students is to go out to the world and live their dreams and reach for the stars. Kolawole said he aspires to study aeronautic engineering at the university.

  • Don’t lose focus, graduands urged

    The 2013/2014 graduands of Olufilade Comprehensive College, Papa-Ajao, Mushin, Lagos have been advised not to lose focus as they go into the world.

    The Director of the school, Mr Adefumilayo Adeola, at this year’s valedictory in the school hall last Saturday.

    Adefumilayo, who congratulated the graduands, said it takes discipline, determination and the fear of God to succeed.

    “Look around, look at your friends and say congratulations; all of you have now graduated. Utilise the knowledge you have gained here and never lose focus no matter what.

    “Whenever there is this type of programme, the question is: what is your decision about life? Life is not a destination but a journey and that is why it will take discipline, determination and the fear of God will help you achieve success,” he said.

    Fourteen students graduated from the school while 18 proceeded to the Senior Secondary School cadre.

    Pastor Aderibigbe Richard, who spoke on ‘Success for all’ during his message, implored the graduands to use the knowledge they’ve gained to make themselves, the school, the family and the Nigeria a better place.

    The former head girl of the school, Oladejo Mayowa Victoria, who dreams to becoming a computer engineer in future,  recounted how as a prefect, she often run into trouble waters while directing er schoolmates some of whom she said were older than her.

    The school general manager Mr Mabogunje Adetokunbo led the management with parents in a prayer session for the graduands.

    Different group of students made their presentations in drama, cultural dance, talk show etc.

    Responding to one of the questions at the talk show, Mrs Patience Oyenuga, representing the parents’ body advised other parents to support the teachers’ effort after school to help their children better academically.

     

  • Mictec graduands reminded of values

    Mictec International School, Ogudu, Lagos State, did not hold back in giving its 2014 SS3 graduands a befitting send off.

    The event featured special presentations, including dance, songs, recitations, and drama, as well as awards to those among the graduands who excelled in the school.

    However, amid the cheers, excitement and merriment, the graduands were counselled not to forget all the preparation they had received during their secondary education in the school.

    Leading the way in the flood of counsel was the Director of the school, Mr Michael Tejuoso, who spoke on the theme: Prepared for excellence.

    Tejuoso reminded the 28 graduands of the seven ethos they were taught earlier.  He urged them to put them into use to impact society positively.

    He said: “You have been prepared under seven ethos and practices in Mictec.  These include: purpose, planning, passion, principle, pursuit, perseverance, and prayer. The preparation is focused on transforming our students for academia, leadership in different disciplines, professions and for a fulfilled lifestyle. While preparing them, we look forward to seeing them (become) the great change agents in society. Our core values being the guide: service, sincerity, efficiency, righteousness, vision, impact, creativity, excellence.”

    While counselling the graduands to embrace positive attitudes, goal setting and surround themselves with good friends, Tejuoso however warned them to beware of their negative aspects which could lead to laziness, procrastination, peer pressure and the like.

    In her speech, the guest speaker, Mrs Jarriet Ogbobine urged the graduands to have self confidence so as not to be easily swayed by friends in the university.

    “I am not telling you not to have friends but understand the reason why you are in school. Have self confidence because low self esteem can make you to be easily lured aware.  Don’t go away with the impression that mummy and daddy will always be there,” she said.

    Addressing parents, Mrs Ogbobine advised that they should continue to monitor their wards.

    “Parents, this is just the beginning.  Tighten your belt and be more inquisitive.  You need to know everything going on in the lives of your children.  They are now in the market place where if you don’t inform them, friends will tell them.  Don’t shy away from talking the talk,” she said.

    In an interview with The Nation, the principal, Mrs Funmilayo Awoniyi said the school has given the pupils all they need to excel.

    “I want them to be the best.  They have wings to fly.  Let them go out to the world and be like the biblical Daniel.  The fear of God is the beginning of wisdom.  If they fear God, wherever they go to, they will excel,” she said.

     

  • Last words for 395 KC graduands

    Counsel about patriotism was among the lessons the 395 SS3 boys got during the Speech Day and Prize-Giving programme of King’s College, Lagos, penultimate week.

    The Principal, Otunba Dele Olapeju and guest speaker, Mrs Abike Dabiri-Erewa, both touched on the essence of loyalty to the nation in their speeches at the event held at the Assembly Hall of the 105-year old college.

    Comparing Nigeria to Ghana, Olapeju said the college’s biennial exchange programme between King’s College and Achimota School, Ghana provides cogent lessons on patriotism that Nigerians need to learn.

    He noted that the high level of loyalty of Ghanaians for their country, expressed through their care for public property, should be emulated by King’s College boys and other Nigerians.

    “The average Ghanaian is more patriotic than the average Nigerian.   They can die for their country.  The same cannot be said of Nigerians.  We treat public property with impunity.  But they treat public property with respect,” he said.

    Mrs Dabiri-Erewa, who chairs the Diaspora Committee in the House of Representatives, consolidated thoughts in this direction when she admonished the graduating pupils to be compassionate and shun corruption.  She attributed the level of corruption to a lack of compassion in governance.

    “In Nigeria today, there is no compassion in governance anymore.  If there is compassion, you will know that the money you are taking is meant to be used to address one need or another.  Corruption has taken over.

    “We are in a world that has lost its moral values.  But you must have pockets full of good things – hard work, integrity, vision,” she said.

    Rather than stick to the appellation, leaders of tomorrow, Mrs Dabiri-Erewa urged the teenagers to be ready to serve, as “leadership is all about serving.”

    In his speech, the Minister of State for Education, Mr Nyesom Wike, who was represented by the Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Education, Dr Macjohn Nwaobiala, congratulated the graduands and their parents for making it this far, urging the parents to continue guiding their wards in the path of success.

    “May I therefore task you to ensure that the journey to success for these young children does not end here?  Endeavour to encourage them to drink further the spring waters of knowledge through more academic pursuits,” he said.

    The programme, chaired by Dr Rafiq Ogunbambi, Federal Commissioner, Executive Board of Revenue Mobilisation, Allocation and Fiscal Commission, also featured presentation of prizes to pupils who were outstanding in academics, behavior, sports, music and other areas.

  • Mind Builders graduands ‘prepared’ for the world

    Mind Builders graduands ‘prepared’ for the world

    Sunday’s valedictory service and graduation gave the Primary Six graduands of Mind Builders School, Ikeja, Lagos, the opportunity to recap lessons from their finishing school session with the Education Director, Mrs Bolajoko Falore.

    The 20 boys and girls, who completed their primary education from the Omole and Central Business Districts (CBD) branches of the school, were reminded of what they learnt about how to sit, stand, criteria for choosing friends, and communication skills.

    Mrs Falore said it was part of their preparation for the world of secondary education, where they would be expected to manage themselves with greater responsibility than the primary school level.

    “The future belongs to those who prepare for it.  I want you to use your past experiences at Mind Builders to create a beautiful future for yourself.  I am sure you will excel among your peers.  You must have big dreams.  But before you can achieve it, you must work,” she said.

    Plaques and certificates were presented to all the graduands for fully completing their primary education up to primary six, unlike many of their peers who left in Primary Five.   Photos of the graduands and their families, as well as their bio-data, prefectship post held, and their future ambitions were projected on the backdrop of the stage for all to see.

    Chairman of the occasion Mr Ailuelohia, who was also the father of the head boy, Oseghale, was one of the proud parents who counseled the pupils.

    He told them that their graduation from primary school represents the end of a phase in their lives and the start of another.

    “This is my message to all graduating pupils.  This phase has prepared you for the next phase.  And Mind Builders School has played a principal role in that preparation.  It is your responsibility to take the things you learnt and use it for the next phase.  Your parents will not be there for you, especially for those going to the boarding house.  You will be responsible for yourself,” he said.

    The school administrator, Mr Olatunde Opeyemi, charged the graduands to believe they can do all things through Christ; while the Head Teacher, Mr Ezekiel Awe, said they should not forget the 12 pillars of character, namely, goal setting, self awareness, value achievement, value others, self control etc.

    Highpoint of the event was the cutting of the graduation cake.

  • Westminster graduands ready for challenges

    Westminster graduands ready for challenges

    The 11th valedictory service of Westminster College, Idimu Lagos, was a blend of joy and jubilation as it celebrated its outgoing pupils who have successfully completed the six long but challenging years of secondary education.

    Speaking at the event, the officiating minister, Rev Chuks Emueme, advised the graduands to make good use of what they have acquired.

    “You have received from your parents, teachers, and friends what can make you greater tomorrow and the extent of your greatness will depend on what you do with what you have received. Do not live on the margin. Do not be contended with the minimum requirement, always strive for a better life, always have the desire to make greater things come.

    “You have come to the end of yet another stage of your development and a new one is about to begin. The choice you make has a great impact in your life. Always dare to be different because you are a special creature for God,” he added.

    The school’s chairman Board of Governors, Deacon Gamaliel Onosode pin-pointed corruption as a major problem in Nigeria and encouraged the school leavers to desist from it.

    “One of the problems we are facing in Nigeria today is corruption. It is being driven by greed either for money or power and those who are driven by it present themselves a disgrace in the society. Do not take a kobo more than you honestly earn in order to live well. You do not need to steal or cheat anyone of anything. God wants us to live well. He has equipped every one of us to live a life that glorifies Him.

    “The school has equipped you with knowledge and attitude; we want everyone of you when you have completed your formal education to become one of those leaders that will be good representatives of Jesus Christ,” he said.

    The graduands were honoured with prizes and they rendered their farewell song.

    The best graduating pupil of the set, Toluwani Ijabodede in an interview said: “It has not been easy on me but it is something worth doing. I studied hard, listened in class, read my books and I did not play too much neither do I have time for the internet.

    Earlier, the school’s managing director, Chief J.M Barovbe, advised the graduands to manage their priorities and make choices that will help them fulfil their purpose on earth.

     

  • Graduands challenged to be problem solvers

    The 2013 Valedictory Service/Prize giving of Wellspring College, Omole Phase 2, gave the Principal, Mrs Oluwayemisi Oloriade the opportunity to celebrate the school’s performance in the 2012 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE).

    In her speech, Mrs Oloriade said the school recorded 100 per cent credit passes in 65 per cent of the 20 subjects written by its SS3 candidates. Only Mathematics recorded 54 per cent and she promised parents that performance in the subject will be better this year.

    She said: “In the midst of dwindling academic performance across the country, analysis of the 2012 WAEC result of the school shows 100 per cent credit in 13 subjects (Literature, Commerce, Physics, Agricultural Science, Technical Drawing, Accounts, Christian Religious Knowledge, French, Visual Arts, Government, Food and Nutrition, Music and Geography) above 90 per cent in four subjects (English Language, Biology, Economics and Yoruba) 89 per cent in Igbo Language, 87 per cent in Chemistry and 54 per cent in Mathematics. By the grace of God, the result of Mathematics in the just concluded 2013 WAEC examination will be very impressive.”

    Pupils from other classes defied the rain to present cultural songs and dances to bid their beloved SS3 seniors farewell at the event. The graduands, looking resplendent in black suits and blue sashes draped across their shoulders also joined in the dancing. Some of them stood out during the programme, including a set of triplets, Chimdike Okebugwu and his sisters, Ihunayachi and Olumachi. They are the first set of triplets siblings to graduate from the 10-year old school.

    In an interview with The Nation, the trio said they have gained admission to study in different universities in Ghana.

    Overall best graduand, Oluwatobiloba Alatise also stood out for his brilliance. The teenager told The Nation that he was leaving Wellspring very motivated to be the Valedictorian of the Covenant University(CU), Ota, where he has been accepted to study Accounting.