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By Fred Ezeh, Abuja
Ebonyi State governor, Francis Nwifuru; former Senate Presidents, Ken Nnamani and Anyim Pius Anyim, alongside Senator Grace Bent, Barnabas Gemade, and many others have backed the campaign for more quality education opportunities for Nigerian children.
They suggested that private education providers should be adequately supported financially and otherwise by the government so they could improve the quality of education being offered to their clients who are also Nigerians.
These political leaders offered support at the graduation and prize-giving day of the Brickhall School, Abuja, which also coincided with the 10th year anniversary of the school.
Founder and Chairman of the School, Senator Joy Emodi, in her speech described the last 10 years of the school as an life-transforming opportunity for the large number of students that have passed through the school, as well as the management and staff who have been dedicated and committed to the cause of moulding the future of the children, academically and otherwise.
She highlighted the school’s landmark investments in quality educational facilities and was happy with the results the school and its students have achieved over the period, which are evident in the strides being made by the students. “Our students have won several awards within and outside Abuja. In Mathematics, one of us is seriously competing in the Olympia. Results of external examinations have been impressive and superb.
“This 2025 set of students, 14 of them, being graduated, have successfully completed their academic and non-academic works (internal and external) are set to proceed for higher education. We have prepared them adequately, academically and otherwise particularly emotionally, for the task ahead. Hence, we are not doubtful of their success, academically and otherwise.
“Just a few days back, we celebrated their younger ones who are also changing classes, moving to higher levels. Their parents, teachers, and friends were deeply impressed with the level of transformation they had experience as was displayed during the graduation ceremony.
“We deeply appreciate the parents and guardians for entrusting their children in our care. It’s a responsibility that we don’t take for granted. And we reaffirm our commitment to the cause moulding these children in character and learning so they can fully and effortlessly realize their potential in life.
“At Brickhall School, we don’t only provide academic support. We discover and nurture the talents of the children in our care. Many great minds have emerged from this school in recent years, and more are being discovered and nurtured. We also have and enjoy good relationships and support from the parents, and we are grateful for that.”
She promised that in the coming academic session, more academic and non academic activities would be introduced to ensure that the children enjoy their time in school, while they are adequately prepared and “armed” with skills to bring solutions to the several global challenges including economic, environmental, political, security, among others.
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In his remarks, the Ebonyi State Governor who was represented by the Deputy Governor, Patricia Obila, noted that education has proven again and again as the bedrock of development for any nation, hence the consistent effort of the government to support any cause that will improve education in Nigeria particularly the state.
The governor said that based on his assessment and observations, the Brickhall School has carved a niche for itself as a reputable destination for academic and non-academic excellence.
He commended the founder, Senator Emodi, the management and staff of the school, as well as the parents for their individual and collective support to the primary cause of academic excellence and other personal development of the children.
Chairman of the occassion, Hajia Fatima Inko, in her address congratulated the graduating students, and reminded them that it was perseverance that has brought them thus far, and that commitment to academic excellence has been their guiding light over the years.
She informed them that a new chapter of their lives have just opened, and they require more focus, guidance, commitment, and hard work to sustain the academic and non-academic gains achieved so far.
“Many of you will proceed to the universities as quickly as possible to continue your education. You must know that the university environment is a totally different environment that requires different approaches. But my conviction is on the academic foundation you have received in this school. The school and the world await success.”
Director-General, National Council for Arts and Culture, NCAC, Obi Asika, in his keynote address, congratulated the graduating students, and reminded them that the world is waiting for them to provide solutions to myriad of challenges.
He said: “Culture is currency and influence is capital. Nigeria and the world challenges are your opportunity. Task yourselves to bring the needed solutions to these challenges. The school has given you the platform to fly. The world is waiting for you to rule. Make your parents proud and be a great ambassador of the school and the country as they move on with life.”
Highlights of the event were prize presentation to different students for their outstanding academic performance in different subjects. There was also formal induction of the graduating students into the alumni association.
Also, the outgoing head boy and head girl of the school, Anthony Hamman and Mirabel Enebeli, respectively, handed over the baton of leadership to the newly elected head boy and head girl. A teacher, Mrs. Rose Obayemi was also rewarded for outstanding contributions to the school.
