Dowen graduates 40 students

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Dowen graduates 40 students

The Principal, Dowen College, Lagos, Dr Adebisi Layiwola, has said the school would not go back on its mantra of excellence.

This was as she expressed commitment to, together with the Governing Council of the college, make sure that the school churned out graduates who would not just be beneficial to their respective families but to the larger society.

She said these at the Valedictory Service and Graduation Ceremony for the Class of 2023 held at the Olumide Phillips Hall of the school, Lekki Phase 1, Lagos.

The school, Saturday PUNCH learnt, graduated 40 students who bagged various awards in both academic and extra-curricular activities.

The school’s Vice-Principal, Mr M.A. Olulesi, said it was the first time in the history of the school that they would have two co-valedictorians; Emmanuel Agboro and Boluwatife Phillips.

For the first time in the history of Dowen College, two students came tops and became valedictorians.

Presenting the award to the valedictorians, the Founder, Dr Olumide Phillips, congratulated them and urged them to be better persons and effective representatives of the school in the outside world.

In his exhortation, the Vicar, Church of Resurrection, 1004 Estate, Victoria Estate, Venerable John Agboro, who is also the father of one of the valedictorians, said no child should be left behind in education.

“No child should be left behind. Any curriculum that lacks the capacity to empower the totality of the man cannot be seen as functional. It’s unfortunate that today government policies around the world are removing godliness in education.

“The fear of God is disappearing from society. Children are now taught that they can decide their gender irrespective of how they are born or their genetic makeup. As parents, we must not shy away from our responsibilities and we will give account to God,” he added.