As part of its continued efforts to help its students harness their potential, Deeper Life High School (DLHS) recently organised the seventh edition of ‘Activate’ at its campus in Mowe, Ogun State.
The theme for the Activate 7.0 was ‘Endless Possibilities For Great Minds’.
The event, which featured former Governor Donald Duke as the guest speaker, virtually brought together over 8,000 school students from 22 other locations across the country.
Duke noted that everyone was born with distinction and urged the students to focus on their inborn passion to become great.
He said the world is looking for those with what it takes to turn things around.
While noting that education is good, Duke said those with identifiable and developed skills rule the world.
“If a man develops his talents, he will have no business with mediocre,” he said.
He applauded the management of DLHS for organising Activate, which, among others, is meant to challenge the students to see beyond education and develop their potential for a greater future.
He, therefore, charged the students to rise to the challenge of fulfilling the purpose of their existence. To do that, he said educators need to aid the students in discovering their God-given skills, adding that people with definite skills are taking over leadership positions.
Duke noted that the world is dynamic and that God has given every student the responsibility to discover, develop and distinguish himself.
He warned against social vices that can hinder anyone from fulfilling their destiny, saying that nothing comes easy.
“Never think that God puts you here for nothing. No! Listen to your intuitive voice and go ahead to achieve it. Identify where your passion lies, go for it. Be the best you can be in whatever you want to be. Prepare yourself for the future and do all the needful to be different in your calling and embrace technology with good intention,” Duke said.
The DLHS Education Secretary, Mrs. Thelma Malaka, said the programme, which is usually held at the end of the second term, enables students to showcase their skills, foster togetherness and inspire one another positively.
The ES, who highlighted some of DLHS’s achievements since its inception, appreciated Duke’s charge and presented him with a plaque.
DLHS National Administrator, Pastor Rufus Ogundare, who urged the students to imbibe excellent disposition, said nothing can hinder their attainment in life.
