The importance of primary education cannot be over-emphasized as it is very germane for development which provides the foundation for future learning.
A solid foundation from a primary school can help increase the opportunities of a students leading to better outcomes in adulthood as well as becoming a better persons so that the world be a better place for all to live.
With a solid primary education foundation, childrens’ awareness are improved, opens opportunities for them and reduces inter-generational poverty.
It is the bedrock of development. A primary school where children learn foundational skills would have prepared them for life challenges, work and active participation which has been built by their confidence and personality.
These and many other qualities were demonstrated at the graduation ceremony of Baytur-Rahman Concept School situated at Aule road Akure where pupils displayed what have been impacted in them indicating their readiness to surmount the bigger steps for greatness ahead of them.
Presenting her valedictory speech at the graduation ceremony, the health prefect of the school, Naveedah Akindele said the patience and their dedication shown during their years in the school have made them heroes and heroines which they will continue to be.
The graduating students according to her, have promised to push boundaries in making the world a better place, assuring everyone that they will continue to be worthy ambassadors of their school by keeping the flag flying.
Akindele advised the junior ones to continue to be wonderful and God-fearing children and always obey the rules and regulations of the school.
She heaped praises on the Proprietor for her talent and resources which gave birth to the school where qualitative and all – round education is being impacted.
She expressed her love for the teachers who she said had proven to be qualified, intelligent, hardworking and dedicated praying that God continues to give them strength to carry out the tasking work.
She also thank the parents for bringing them to the school and for toiling day and night to pay their school fees.
Also, Aluyah Jegede, a basic 2 pupils who presented the elementary graduation speech, applauded the contributions of the parents, teachers and the proprietress for impacting meaningfully in their lives as they were ready to take the next big step in life.
In his speech, Chairman of the occasion, Alhaji Idris Owoloku advised the pupils not to relent but be active, ready to work and to face their study very hard.
Owoloku called on the parents and individuals including the teachers to support towards the growth of the school.
In her remarks, Alhaja Ademola Omooroki appreciated those that supported the School as she prayed for those willing to support to be able to do so as a matter of urgency.
The state Amirah of the Federation of Muslim Women Associations in Nigeria , FOMWAN, Alhaja Medinat Omikunle stated that it is not the beauty of a school that determines the worth of such school, but the intellect education and moral values gained from the school.
Good education and moral upbringing, Omikunke said, are the virtues of a responsible person.
Earlier, the school Proprietress, Alhaja Ganiyat Odutola, congratulated the graduating students who she said have been impacted with the necessary knowledge which according to her, has refined and make them worthy of any secondary school of their choice in Nigeria and beyond.
“The purpose of any primary school is to give the pupils a good education to be able to fit into any of the best secondary schools and later into the university and guarantee them of a happy life and better remuneration economic wise.”
“Education is an important aspect of human life. Primary education is a necessity for any achievement in life. With it, you can go to secondary school or into training as an apprentice in various jobs,” she stated.
The occasion featured presentation of certificates to graduating students as well as pupils presentations like debate, taekwando, cultural display, choreography, newscasting, games, career talk, drama, among many others to entertain the parents and guests.
