Pupils and students in various levels of education have been asked to put in their best at all times in the pursuit of academic excellence as determination and hard work remained the only path way to reach the peak of their dream.
The Coordinator of Martha’s Dream Academy, Umuzam Ekenobizi, Umuahia South Local Government area of Abia State, Emmanuel Ikechi Okoro stated this during the graduation ceremony of the school.
Mr Okoro stressed the need for children to aim high through commitment assuring that they would gain strength and respect.
He urged the graduating pupils of the school to endeavour to achieve their maximum in academic pursuits by shunning vices that would undermined their academic pursuit.
In an address, the Head teacher of the school, Miss Esther Okeke reminded the graduands that been tough with them at times did not symbolize hatred but a means of preparing them for the greater challenges ahead of them in their academic pursuits.
In a farewell address on behalf of other graduands, Emmanuel Princess Chimuanya stated that while preparing themselves for the future, they will continue to serve and empower others in various distinctive ways of making Africa proud.
She acknowledged the support they received while studying in the institution, especially their sponsors and teachers, which she admitted have give them the needed confidence to build on a solid foundation upon which their future academic pursuits rest on.
Highlight of the occasion was the rendition of recitations, songs, dance and presentation of certificates to the at the graduands.
By Charles Ogbonnaya