Stakeholder Charges Lagos School Graduands To Dream Big

Director-General, Office of Education Quality Assurance Lagos State, Abiola Seriki-Ayeni has advised the graduating class of Mind Builders Secondary School to start “to dream big all the time” in accordance with the theme of the school’s 2022 valedictory and graduation ceremony.

Seriki-Ayeni, who was represented at the school’s Annual Prize Giving Day and valedictory event in Lagos by Director of Private Education and Special Services, ‘Bambi Falayi, advised the pupils that it was not the time to be complacent.

“You must pursue your academics to attain success, standing tall in the midst of all, with assurance to your parents and indeed your teachers that you will not only continue to dream big but will also achieve your dreams.

“Dreaming big is a higher calling and a never ending vision that requires you to push yourselves to the limit to achieve your set goals, and the main ingredients are; overcoming fears of failure, self-confidence and having good role models.

“To achieve your dreams, you must have set goals and you must believe in yourselves and be practical to achieve the set goals. Your set goals must be S.M.A.R.T; they must be Specific, Meaningful, Achievable, Realistic and Trackable for you to have a better sense of progress.

“Hard work is another major ingredient to achieving ones dreams. Therefore, you must continue to work hard because the future leadership of this great nation rest on your shoulders. Today, as we celebrate you, we are also preparing you for leadership. Hence, you have to be diligent, focused and determined for you to achieve your dreams all the time.”

According to her, it was the time for the graduating pupils to be totally committed to their academics and educational progress.

She hailed the school for its dedication to the development of education in Lagos State, the growth of the school and commitment to the progress of students.

The DG urged the school’s management to continue to support the state government in its quest to achieving excellence in the education sector by ensuring the delivery of quality education at all levels.