ACAOSA Awards N5.4 Million Scholarships to Outstanding Students at Almamater

The Anwar-Ul Islam College Agege Old Students’ Association (ACAOSA) has awarded a total of N5,419,400 in scholarships to outstanding students of the institution. This generous disbursement was announced during the 23rd Valedictory Service held last week at the college premises.

The scholarships, funded by both the U.S. and Nigerian Chapters of ACAOSA, saw the U.S. Chapter contributing N3,802,400 to support 11 students who excelled in their qualifying examination for Junior Secondary School 1 (JSS1). Additionally, the association’s 1968/74 set awarded N1,386,600 to six high-achieving students, while the 1969/73 set provided N231,000 to Adedokun Adefolarin for his tuition fees for the 2023/24 academic session. Babalola Mubarak, the best graduating student, received a special reward of N100,000 from ACAOSA’s Global President General, Alhaji Abdulfattah Afolabi.

During the presentation of awards and the unveiling of the school’s new website, Afolabi encouraged the students to draw inspiration from successful alumni who have made significant contributions across various fields globally. He emphasized the importance of discipline, hard work, and honesty as the students continue their educational journeys.

The valedictory lecture was delivered by Prof. Elias Wahab, Post-Graduate Coordinator of Sociology at Lagos State University (LASU), represented by Mrs. Blessing Ndukwu, Head of Quality Assurance. The lecture, themed “Combining Knowledge with Creativity to Think Outside the Box,” highlighted the importance of innovative thinking in solving societal problems. Wahab urged students to pursue their passions rather than merely acquiring degrees to meet parental expectations, advocating for the acquisition of vocational skills while waiting for university admissions.

The school principal, Abdulwaheed Soyebo, reminded the graduands that life encompasses both pleasant and unpleasant experiences. He quoted Chief Obafemi Awolowo, saying, “Life is full of comedy and tragedy. Although one might have tragic periods, such periods are usually mere interludes.”

Outgoing Head Boy, Sanni Ibrahim, expressed gratitude to ACAOSA members for their commitment to enhancing teaching and learning at the school. He also thanked the management, teachers, and parents for their unwavering support in shaping the students’ futures.

The 2023/24 valedictory session celebrated 43 graduands from SS3 and 38 from JS3, marking a significant milestone in their academic journeys.