Oludu Excellence Academy Celebrates 10 Years of Vision-Driven Education, calls for support.
Oludu Excellence Academy Celebrates 10 Years of Vision-Driven Education, calls for support.
4th August 2025 | TEC News
It was a vibrant and emotionally charged atmosphere as Oludu Excellence Academy, Akwanga, marked its 10th Year Anniversary and Speech & Prize-Giving Ceremony on Wednesday, July 30, 2025, within the school premises, where the Proprietress also called for support from individuals or groups who believes in qualitative education.
The ceremony brought together dignitaries, parents, community members, educators, and well-wishers from Akwanga and beyond, all united to celebrate a decade of educational impact, resilience, and community development.
The event featured brilliant performances by pupils who displayed joy and confidence in various activities. From eloquent speeches and drama to cultural dances representing the Mada tribe, Wamba community, and the Igede people of Benue State among others which highlighted the school’s embrace of cultural diversity and youth creativity.
The keynote speech of the day was delivered by Apostle Da-Silva Johnson, who spoke passionately on the theme, “Education with Vision.” His message emphasized the need for Nigeria’s education sector—and parents in particular—to stop rushing children toward premature success and allow them to grow with strong values, purpose, and direction.
“Education should not be about certificates or shortcuts to money,” Apostle Johnson said. “We must return to the place where character, discipline, and true learning are more important than early fame or wealth.”
In addressing current societal pressures on the youth, he warned against the increasing appetite for negative shortcuts like cybercrime (Yahoo Yahoo), armed robbery, and hookups (transactional sex), describing them as destructive alternatives that weaken national development.
“We cannot afford to raise a generation of children whose dreams are built on fraud or desperation,” he warned. “Let’s kill the appetite for early wealth and nurture the hunger for lasting knowledge and moral strength.”
He called on parents, teachers, and religious leaders to become vision-shapers and character builders—planting seeds of hope and responsibility in children.
“True education is the ability to think right, choose right, and stand tall even when no one is watching. Vision makes that possible.”
His message received standing ovation and many parents and guests expressed their appreciation for the bold and timely words.
In a heart-to-heart interview, the school’s proprietress shared how Oludu Excellence Academy was born out of a passion for teaching and positive societal impact. From starting with five pupils, the school now boasts over 100 learners and 10 staff members.
She recalled early struggles such as relocation, infrastructure gaps, and financial constraints, but maintained that their shared vision kept them going. She highlighted the school’s core values including: Entrepreneurship classes every Friday, Career and Professional development sessions every Tuesday, Sex education to prevent abuse and promote awareness, Regular teachers training, motivation and incentives. She added that the school has also made substantial contributions to community development, including Constructing a bridge and access road to the immediate community, Electrification of the same area, Establishing a football field for public use and Offering scholarships to orphans and children from large families.
As the school begins its second decade, the proprietress outlined ambitious goals, including: Roofing of four classrooms and toilet units, Acquiring a standard school bus, Setting up a well-equipped ICT centre and library, Drilling a Borehole and Expanding community outreach and educational support.
She also called on government agencies, NGOs, and individuals to support the school’s vision with funding and educational materials.
“This 10th anniversary is not just a celebration—it’s a testimony. We’re still standing, growing, and dreaming bigger,” she said.
With deep gratitude, the school leader thanked the staff, PTA, pupils, alumni, and community members for their unwavering support. She reserved special thanks for Dr. Oga Thomas Ona and the four founding staff still standing by the school.
“To my students: thank you for obeying. To my staff: thank you for enduring. To our parents: thank you for believing. And to my fellow proprietors: keep the vision alive!”
The event came to an end joyfully and in merriment as guest left with memorable experiences and touchy speeches.
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