By Adeyinka Adeniran
The 1996 Set of Abadina College Old Students Association (ACOSA) has rewarded the top 10 high scoring students in the just concluded Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board Examinations (JAMB) with the sum of N400, 000
While presenting the cash rewards to the students inside their alma mater, the representatives of the 1996 set, Mrs Folake Oketola and Rashidat Oyinlola, tasked the students to always aim higher as they pursue their dreams through tertiary education.
According to the duo, the set only hurriedly arranged to ensure that students who performed well in their studies were encouraged to do more as a way of encouraging others to learn to embrace being the best.
The duo counselled the students to be wary of bad influence from friends, which can derail them from reaching their life goals, praying that with greater dedication and seriousness, the sky would be their stepping stones.
“You are the best, and you have made our school proud. Don’t be the victim of bad friends. Be good role models. We appreciate your efforts, and that is why we said we should extend this token to you so that you will know that we are watching. Society is watching. You will get more awards as long as you continue to stand out as the best among your equals.”
While responding, the principal of Abadina College Senior School University of Ibadan, Mrs Esther Rolayo Adegbayo, thanked the 1996 set for encouraging excellence with the monetary rewards.
According to her, “Abadina is known for greatness and service. Those who graduated from this school about 29 years ago have deemed it fit to give back and invest in you. In 30 years’ time, you will also come back to give back to the school. If you win World Cup, you win it for first yourself, then the family and community can identify with you.
“You have won one today, and the cash reward has come to you. The honour for doing well in your exams comes to you. We appreciate the 1996 set for this gesture once again and pray that you will do more as your set plans 30th anniversary of your graduation from Abadina next year”
