As they prepare for tertiary education, graduating secondary school students have been urged to develop other aspects of their personality, to guarantee a prosperous future for themselves.
The Acting Vice Chancellor, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra state, Prof Carol Arinze-Umeobi gave the advice on Tuesday at the class of 2025 graduation ceremony of UNIZIK High School, Awka, held at the University auditorium.
According to the Vice Chancellor, the graduands should endeavour to empower themselves with practical life-sustaining skills.
The Acting VC, represented by HoD, Educational Management and Policy, Prof Patience Egboka also emphasized the need for moral rectitude, discipline and diligence among the students, warning that educational certificates alone cannot sustain in the present economic situation in the country..
Reminding them that life comes with challenges, Egboka further advised the students to be resilient, stay strong, focused and determined, as well as not give in to depression.
“Take care of yourself. Mind what you eat, where you go and how you spend your time. Above all, build a personal relationship with God,” she advised.
Appreciating the school management and teachers for their commitment and dedication in shaping the minds of the graduands academically and morally, the VC urged parents, friends and well-wishers to support the school.
The Chairman of the occasion, Hon Levi Afusi congratulated the graduands for being among the successful ones, urging them to depend on God for their future endeavors.
“The journey has just started. As you’ve taken your JAMB, not all of you will gain admission at the same time. Same with graduation. But don’t allow such to discourage you. You may have your dreams, but it’s God that will make it happen,” he stated.
Earlier, the Principal of the school, Mrs Israel Atinuke described the occasion as a celebration of years of perseverance, sleepless nights, breakthroughs and growth.
She commended the graduands’ resilience, curiosity and courage, just as she warned them to be ready for the challenges ahead.
For his part, the Chairman, Parents Teachers Council (PTC), Ugochukwu Okonkwo congratulated the graduands for their exploits, just as he appreciated the parents and teachers for their efforts in bringing out the best in the students.
Highpoint of the occasion, which attracted parents, teachers, and friends of the school, was the award presentations to outstanding students and the cutting of the graduation cake.
