Education
Pelican Valley Boss Advocates Support for Police Children Schools, Donates Money, others
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Ambassador (Dr) Babatunde Adeyemo, Managing Director and CEO of Pelican Valley Nigeria Limited, has made a passionate appeal to well-meaning Nigerians to support the development of Nigeria Police Children Schools across the country.
This call to action aims to create a conducive learning environment for the children of police personnel, thereby motivating them to excel in their critical role of securing lives and property.
Speaking as the Chairman of the Police Children School Eleweran’s end-of-year ceremony, Adeyemo emphasized the importance of supporting the police force, who are instrumental in maintaining national security.
He urged parents, educators, governments, and policymakers to focus on instilling the right attitudes and characters in children from a young age, to build a better and more secure future for Nigeria.
“By supporting the development of Police Children’s Schools, we can empower the next generation of leaders and change the narrative about our country. Let us join forces to create a brighter tomorrow for Nigeria.”
Speaking from his personal life experience, the frontline real estate entrepreneur said it is necessary to inculcate in the young minds that despite the seemingly daunting challenges, it’s still quite possible to succeed here in Nigeria without engaging in sharp practices, cutting corners, or traveling out – Japa.
He said, “I always like to use every available opportunity to let the average Nigerian youth know that one can make it here in this country without engaging in sharp practices and without having bad records. It is very very possible. Although, the situation in our country is making a good number of our youths to be discouraged”.
“They believe that they can’t make it unless they travel out of the country or cut corners but coming to this gathering, I want to use my life experience to motivate and encourage the young ones because I believe it is better we motivate them in their formative years of age – when they are between 0 and 9 years, when they learn faster than at any other point in time. It is the time children experience rapid intellectual, social, emotional, and physical development. It is a time when the curiosity to know and explore their environment is sharper. And I believe we have begun to change the narrative and to the Glory of God, everything will become positive by God’s will”
“Coming to this Police Children’s School graduation ceremony is highly symbolic in the sense that policing is an integral part of Nigeria’s pillars of stability, peace, and harmony. It is critical to our country’s continued existence because, without the security of lives and property, there is no way progress and development can take place in any country. And these are some of the children of those people dedicating their lives towards keeping the country safe.
“So, it is important and morally justifiable to encourage them for the overall development of this kind of school. I’m also using this opportunity to appeal to every well-meaning Nigerian to collaborate with people like these and this kind of institution, police schools, and military schools. This will sound like a kind of motivation towards encouraging the average police personnel and other security personnel to put in their best to the development and growth of the safety of lives and property in our country. Today is not a day of long speech but to celebrate with our kids and look at what best we can do to encourage the upgrading of this noble institution.”
Adeyemo, therefore, supported the school with a donation to support the school and pledged to provide school bags to a dozen of the pupils who partook in the cultural dance performances.
Speaking earlier, the Head Teacher, Mrs Oluwa Modinat Folashade, said the occasion was meant to award excellence to pupils who have performed creditably well and to bid farewell to senior learners leaving for secondary schools.
It was also a time to move the Nursery class two learners forward officially to another phase in their educational career.
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The Management of Moshood Abiola Polytechnic (MAPOLY), Abeokuta, has announced plans to honour distinguished alumni of the Department of Mass Communication who excelled at the just concluded 2025 Nigerian Media Merit Awards (NMMA) and the 2025 Diamond Awards for Media Excellence (DAME).
The recognition follows a briefing by the Head of the Department of Mass Communication, Dr Wasiu Tejuoso, who conveyed the achievements of the award-winning alumni to the Rector of the institution.
The alumni, who distinguished themselves in various areas of journalism practice, have once again projected Moshood Abiola Polytechnic as a leading institution in the training of media and communication professionals, thereby reinforcing its reputation for producing industry-ready graduates of national relevance.
Among the honourees is Olasunkanmi Akinlotan of The PUNCH newspaper, who emerged Aviation Industry Reporter of the Year at the NMMA 2025. His incisive reporting and in-depth analysis of Nigeria’s aviation sector have continued to set benchmarks for specialised journalism.
Also to be honoured is Dare Olawin, also of The PUNCH, who won the Chevron Nigeria Prize for Oil and Gas Reporter of the Year at the NMMA 2025. His consistency and depth in energy-sector reporting have contributed significantly to public understanding of critical oil and gas issues in Nigeria.
Similarly, Johnson Idowu of The PUNCH newspaper was recognised at the 34th Diamond Awards for Media Excellence (DAME) 2025, where he won the Lagos State Government Prize for Reporting Lagos State, in recognition of his impactful coverage of governance and development issues in the state.
From the Nigerian Tribune, Ifedayo Ogunyemi was honoured with the Buba Marwa Prize for Defence Reporter of the Year at the NMMA 2025. A former editor of the department’s training newspaper, MAPOLY Echo, Ogunyemi’s achievement reflects courage, professionalism, and accuracy in reporting sensitive defence and security matters.
Management also commended Sodiq Ojuroungbe, a Senior Investigative Journalist with BusinessDay, whose outstanding performance in 2025 earned him multiple honours. He emerged as DAME Health Reporter of the Year, won the Nigeria Media Merit Award for Newspaper Reporter of the Year, and finished as Runner-up at the CJID Health Reporter of the Year Awards, further underscoring his excellence in investigative and public-interest journalism.
Commending the awardees, the Rector of Moshood Abiola Polytechnic, Arc. Dr Babatunde Adekoyejo Jolaoso described their collective achievements as a source of immense pride to the Polytechnic. He specifically commended the Department of Mass Communication for once again producing graduates whose professional excellence has brought honour and positive visibility to the institution.
The Rector reaffirmed Management’s commitment to supporting academic departments in producing competent and ethical professionals, while urging current students to draw inspiration from these distinguished alumni who continue to fly the flag of their alma mater with honour and distinction.
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The Ilugun High School Abeokuta Old Students Association (IHSAOSA) held its 2025 Annual General Meeting (AGM) and 45th-year award ceremony in November, calling for engagement that uplifts secondary school education and revamps the infrastructure.
The event, which brought together former students from various parts of the world, was a celebration of the school’s achievements and the association’s efforts to contribute to its development.
In his speech, the National President of IHSAOSA, Babafemi Patrick Akinlana, highlighted the association’s achievements, including registering the association with the Corporate Affairs Commission, producing a constitution, and supporting the school with gifts, books, and cash.
Akinlana also disclosed that the association had contributed to the re-roofing of a block of three classrooms damaged by a rainstorm in 2018 and had helped fix erosion problems at the school’s entrance.
The association has also organised career talks, participated in sports events, and assisted members with employment and education.
Speaking on the theme: “Sustaining the Legacy, Inspiring the Future “, a former Principal in the school, Deaconess Esther Adeyemi, admonished the Alumni Association to take charge in preparing the younger generation on the value of education.
She posited that the future belongs to those who take reasonable responsibility, emphasising the importance of the Alumni Association in the education sector.
While concluding his speech Akinlana expressed his gratitude to members for their support and cooperation, emphasising the need for continued collaboration to achieve the association’s goals and projects for the school.
Highlights of the event include the awards ceremony and ratification of executives of the association by members, as the motion was moved by Mrs Alao Mosurat of 1990 and seconded by Mrs Abosede Ajayi. Also, a cash gift to support Students in the school.
The awardees are: Mr Babafemi Patrick Akinlana with the award of Leadership Icon, Deaconess Esther Adeyemi, Best Principal so far, Alumni Ambassador ESV Tiamiyu Olaleye and others.
Education
Mudir Markaz Calls for Justice‑Driven Leadership, Unity, Refutes Discrimination Against Tribes, Cultures and Religions
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The Mudir of the Arabic and Islamic Training Centre (Markaz Agege), and Islamic scholar Shaykh Habeebulah Al‑Ilory, has called for peaceful coexistence and accountable leadership, condemning discrimination of Tribes, culture and religion among leaders.
He stated this on Sunday during a solemn Prayer and lecture in Lagos on Sunday, marking the passing of Sheikh Mah’ruf Sulaiman Al‑Karazy.
Represented by Sheikh Sulaiman As‑Saruji, Al‑Ilory reminded leaders that divine appointment carries the weight of stewardship over all citizens—Christians, Muslims, Traditionalists, rich and poor alike.
He warned that discrimination undermines nation‑building, while justice and fairness remain the bedrock of both Islamic teachings and a thriving democracy.
“We must not fight each other. Muslims must not fight Christians, and Christians must not fight Muslims or traditional worshippers. We must live together in peace,” he declared.
According to him, Nigeria can only progress when leaders treat all citizens equally and citizens also maintain good conduct.
“We must not fight each other. Muslims must not fight Christians, and Christians must not fight Muslims or traditional worshippers. We must live together in peace,” he said.
He urged Nigerians to uphold moral values, remain law-abiding, and support efforts that promote unity across religious lines.
Speaking on the late cleric, he noted that he lived a life of peace and tolerance, qualities that should be preserved by both leaders and followers.
Chief Imam of Ado‑Odo, Alhaji Soliu Ibrahim, called for investing in education and supporting teachers and scholars to shape a brighter future.
He stressed the need to support teachers and Islamic lecturers in order to provide quality education for the younger generation.
Also speaking, the Olofin of Ado-Odo, HRM Oba Olusola Lamidi-Osolo, urged all sons and daughters of Ado-Odo to continue the good legacy of the late cleric.
He described him as a man who worked tirelessly to uplift the image of the town and promote Islam.”Whatever has a beginning will surely have an end.”
He advised leaders to always remember death and strive to do good so they may be remembered.
“Our legacy is what people say about us after we are gone,” he added.
Meanwhile, the Olu of Imasayi, Oba Luqman Olalekan Kuoye, appealed for unity nationwide, saying Nigeria needs collective cooperation at this crucial time.
He commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his efforts to reposition the economy despite the difficulties.
“Nigeria needs patience. The President is trying to uproot the economic problems and place the nation on a stable economic track. By the time he completes his tenure, his reforms will stand strong for the future.”
He also urged the Ado-Odo community and the Islamic family to remain united in building the town of their dreams.
In an emotional tribute, Alhaji Sulaiman Waheed Alaga, elder brother of the late cleric, described him as a calm, devoted scholar who founded an Islamic school in Ado-Odo and nurtured many students.
He recalled that the deceased travelled to Saudi Arabia as far back as 1970 and was known for settling disputes among families. “I will miss him a lot,” he said.
Also, the late cleric’s son, Sofiullah Sulaiman, who has assumed leadership of the Arabic and Islamic school left by his father said he would deeply miss his father’s fatherly guidance.
He therefore urged the government to engage Islamic scholars for guidance in line with the teachings of the Qur’an. “The government should have a listening ear. They should listen to the people, because without the people, they cannot be elected to the position they are in. They should find solutions to problems, not fight the citizens,” he advised.
Dignitaries in attendance included Alhaji Yusuf, father of Mr Kamorudeen Yusuf, who serves as the Personal Assistant to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Special Duties.
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