By Yvonne Ugwuezuoha, Lagos
Bright Sun College has rewarded 18 valedictorians, including the head boy and head girl, with certificates and cash prices following their success in the last Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).
The college at its 28th Valedictory Service in Lagos honoured the students for scoring between 280 and 356 in the UTME.
Olaiwola Olamidoke, the outgoing head girl, and Salim Omolade Oni, the outgoing head boy, were awarded cash prices and certificates, while, Oghenerukewe Esemitodje who emerged as the highest scorer for the 2023/2024 session in Bright Sun College with a 356 score was awarded and recognised by the daughter of former President Buhari, in Abuja.
Principal, Bright Sun College, in his welcome address congratulated the graduating students and their parents for making themselves and the school proud.
He advised the graduating students to have a strong zeal and hunger for success and nothing would be able to stop them from achieving their goals.
“As you move a step higher in life, you must understand that it is extraordinary efforts that distinguish you and put you on a platform of honour.
“One of the strengths of high performers is the diligence with which they pursue their goals and life aspirations. You must at this point understand that the cost of choosing to be great and successful in your academic journey is focusing more on your course of study, avoiding bad influence and evil associations, which has become rampant in society,” he said.
The outgoing head boy, Temiade Oni, on behalf of the valedictorians expressed gratitude for the teaching and non-teaching staff of Bright Sun College who ensured a smooth passage through the school.
He said: “I appreciate all who have in one way or the other contributed to the modest success we recorded in the course of our passage through Bright Sun College, starting with our parents who spared no cost on our education.”
