Uchechukwu Nnaike
The graduating students of Pacific School, Akowonjo, Lagos, have been advised to cultivate the innovator’s mindset in all they do; to create something new and better from existing situations.
The Chairman of the school’s Board of Trustees, Mr. Remi Omosowon, said this in his address titled ‘Navigating the Future with Confidence’, delivered at the valedictory service for the class of 2021 recently.
He said they could become rich by scanning the environment to identify problems and provide solutions to them, adding, “you must move past the way things have always been done, We must look with fresh eyes at what we do and ask ‘is there a better way’? This question is the first step to a better future for all of us.”
Citing the example of Arnold Schwarzenegger, who overcame all odds to become a movie star and the 38th Governor of California, USA, he advised them to have a clear vision and to go all out to achieve it, adding that their education at the school has equipped them for success.
In his remarks, the guest speaker, Prof. Bankole Fagbohungbe, warned the graduands against acquiring wealth through illegal means, saying that most people who do that never live to enjoy their wealth.
He urged them to live a guaranteed life by charting a career path for themselves and to develop certain attributes like intelligence, empathy, motivation, creativity, among others.
The Principal of the school, Mrs. Chioma Ogunsola, advised the graduands to always seek and acquire knowledge; and to make friends with those who can challenge and influence them positively to greater heights.
She also urged them to represent and protect the corporate identity and integrity of the school at all times as they move into the larger society.
The event feature the recognition and presentation of prizes to outstanding graduating students in academics, character, as well as in extracurricular activities.
