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WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 8, 2012
They must know that life is not filled with roses. It is filled with challenges. They should apply what they have received in this school, and it will work in their favour
‘Hard work is key to success’
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UT what you have learned to good use and work hard, for that is the key to success. That was the message of the Proprietor and Director of Most High College, Lagos, Pastor Babatunde Salami to the graduating SSS 3 students of the institution. Salami was speaking at the valedictory and prize-giving ceremony held at the institution’s Beckly Estate, Abule Egba premises. He said: “They must know that life is not filled with roses. It is filled with challenges. They should apply what they have received in this school, and it will work in their favour. Sincerely, these children have been prepared for the life ahead and I know they can never fail.” On their departure, he said: “It’s hard to let them go. Knowing them for six years is more than enough for me to be their father. I got used to them. They are glorious and wonderful children, and seeing them leave today comes with mixed feelings.” In her speech at the occasion, the outgoing Head Girl, Ohimai Felicita who reminisced on her earliest moments in the school, asserted that the school has built them for the challenges ahead. Her words: “I still remember my first food, first laugh, even first cry but I never expected myself to be writing this as the Head Girl of Most High College 2011/2012 session. Great gratitude goes to God,
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HE Anambra State Governor, Mr. Peter Obi has expressed the commitment of his administration in partnering with the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) to reduce road mishaps in the state. Obi gave the assurance at a oneday workshop for officers of the road safety corps held in Awka. Represented by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Transport and Special Duties, Chris Iteke, the governor said the state government has mapped out new
•Graduates of Most High College with two school administrators By Olusoji Olukayode
our Creator, who has made it possible for us to see the end of our race. “We all came into this school like young eggs about to hatch, not knowing what would happen the
next moment. But with the assistance of our ever-willing teachers who nurtured us we are today stronger in pursuing our dreams for a greater Nigeria. Most High College has developed us in all spheres of life, academically and morally. This school assisted us to grow in
Obi partners FRSC From Emeka Attah, Onitsha
road projects and that rehabilitation works are ongoing in major routes in Anambra all in a bid to reduce accidents. According to him, Anambra currently has the best road networks in the Southeast while registration programme for commercial
bikes and tricycles operating in the state was conceived to ensure security on the roads. In a welcome address, the Anambra State Sector Commander, Federal Road Safety Corps, Corps Commander (CC) Hyginus Omeje said the workshop was borne out of the com-
•Sector Commander Hyginus Omeje (left) and Zonal Commander Wole Olaniran at the workshop
our social life by inviting motivational speakers to talk to us in order for us to know the challenges of life. We got involved in different competitions which gave us confidence for the wider world.’’ “For other students of Most High College hard work is the key to
success, also ups and downs don’t discourage but make you more determined, so work hard in order to achieve your goals and cooperate with the teachers because they know what is best for you. Buckle your shoes, start moving and invest your time wisely.’’
mitment of the command to reduce carnages on the roads through improved service delivery. He said the workshop and its theme: “Repositioning the FRSC Operations in Anambra through effective and efficient service delivery” was one of the home grown strategies by the command in actualizing the recent Corps Marshals’ mandate to all Sector Commanders to resuscitate and revive field operations in their respective commands with a view to causing a turnaround in their operations. “It is noteworthy that since the inception of this administration, we have left no stone unturned in trying to impact on the people of Anambra State positively through our two-point agenda of “aggressive public enlightenment/engagement and strict enforcement of traffic rules and regulations”. “To actualise our public enlightenment strategy, we have found churches and mosques as a veritable platform to reach out to our people. Between April 2012 till date, we have visited 13 churches and two mosques with our road safety doctrine,” he said. In a special lecture series to the officers, the Zonal Commanding Officer in charge of Edo, Delta and Anambra states,Wole Olaniran said the capacity building workshop was aimed at improving the efficiency and productivity of the officers. He charged the officers to impact positively in the discharge of their duties and reminded them of their mission to “regulate, enforce and coordinate all road traffic and safety management activities
through sustained public enlightenment, effective patrol operation and prompt rescue services. “The workshop is a result of some of the feedback we received from the general public on the attitude of our officers. This capacity building will inform you on how you can improve so that we will be less violent, more friendly, courteous and relevant in the business of road safety. “Our stakeholders in the business of road safety are varied and we should cooperate with them while the ultimate goal is to make our roads safer. For instance, we have observed that most okada riders are averse to using crash helmets. This is to buttress the fact that they are taking the issue of safety for granted. Therefore, we should increase our public advocacy level” he said. Olaniran commended Omeje, the Sector Commander for his giant strides in road safety awareness campaigns within the short period he was posted to the state. He also advised commanding officers to work in synergy with state governments to develop regulations that would encourage more road safety practices. An official of the state sector command, Uffiem Ejem, in a chat with Newsextra said that the workshop has broadened his horizon and inspired him to pursue his work with more zeal and dedication. In his closing remarks, the Sector Commander, Hyginus Omeje said that similar workshops will be organised for commercial transport operators in Awka, Nnewi and Onitsha within this year.