Akakan Umoh
The Coordinator, Office of the First Lady, Akwa Ibom State, Lady Helen Eno-Obareki has hailed King’s Kids Christian Schools, Uyo for inculcating academic excellence and discipline among the pupils and students.
Eno-Obareki who spoke this during the schools’ graduation/prize giving ceremony tagged: Next Level held on Thursday, also lauded management of the schools for producing a 40-page magazine for readership.
After unveiling the magazine, she donated N500,000 to aid its production.
The Director, King’s Kids Christian Schools, Professor Etim Isaac Udoessien said the opportunity celebrates the pupils and students not only they have come but where they are headed: the Next Level.
According to him, “Graduates, when you first walked into our school, you came with hopes, dreams and maybe a bit of uncertainty.
“Through the years, you’ve grown – not just academically but mentally, emotionally and morally. You have learned to rise after failure, to lead with compassion, and to believe in your own voice. Now, it is time to move forward.”
Udoessien told them “As transition into the next phase, – be it higher education, a career path, or personal ventures- keep your values close. Let integrity be your compass, curiosity your engine, and perseverance your fuel. You will face challenges, yes, but every challenge is a doorway to the next level of your potential.”
He thanked the parents and guardians for standing by their young stars, urging the graduates to take bold step into next level with confidence.
In her speech, the Principal-General and Head of Montessori, King’s Kids Christian Schools, Dr. (Mrs) Cecilia Etim Udoessien said the graduation/Prize giving was a milestone in the life of the graduands.
Udoessien reminded them that the world was full of possibilities as they begin a new phase of life.
‘‘Your education here has equipped you with the knowledge, skills, and values necessary to make a profound impact in your communities and beyond. Remember you journey is just beginning and I have no doubt that you will excel in all your endeavours,’’ she remarked.
‘‘Your outstanding achievements are beacon of inspiration to your peers and a testament to the excellence that defines the school.’’
While congratulating the Class 2025, the Principal-General wished their paths be guided by wisdom, and hearts be filled with joy.
In a graduation lecture, Akparawa Michael Bush said every child faces opportunities and challenges but that opportunities await the child, while challenges come later in life.
Bush, the founder of Bush House, advised the pupils and students to respect their parents, elders, teachers, state and the country.
He further asked them to focus on themselves and be conscious of what the country expects from.
Bush also told them to pay attention to their books and to develop their talents.
Responding, a member of Senior Cambridge 3, Oluwaloba Samuel Oladele commended the Director of Schools, Prof Udoessien and his wife for establishing the prestigious citadel of learning and for providing a conductive and Godly environment for learning.
Oladele acknowledged that the feat of graduating from the secondary school came with challenges, thanking God that they were able to conquer the challenges.
To the graduands, he advised ‘‘As we proceed to the universe in a city, I’ll like us to always be conscious of whose children we are. We are children of King and we need to pattern our lives in a way that is befitting of royalties.’’
