...Appreciates Gov. Ambode's Support For Education
It was praise and worship galore recently when staff of Lagos Education District One, Agege thronged Methodist Cathedral, Orile Road, Tabon Tabon, Agege, Lagos, to mark this year's Christmas Carol.
The carol cum musical concert tagged 'Oh Worship The King,' was excellently package to suit the purpose it was meant for as several soul lifting praise and worship hymns were rendered by students of the district.
There were lessons and readings from The Holy Bible in the Books of Genesis 3:1-12, Isaiah 9:1-7, Luke 2:8-14 and Mathew 2:2.
Speaking to Agege Pulse Magazine on the significance of the carol, the Tutor General/Permanent Secretary of the district, Dr. Yinka Ayandele ably represented by the Director of Schools Administration, Mrs. A.A Ako said the district had recorded enormous successes in both academics and co-curricula activities in 2017, hence the need to unequivocally express gratitude to God and Lagos State Governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode who made it possible.
"We are people of gratitude. We recognise the fact that Jesus Christ is the King of Kings who alone, deserves our praises, worships and appreciations distinctively. That is what informed the theme of this year's carol.
"2017 has been a wonderful year for all of us at Education District One in all ramifications. We witnessed improved academic performances and excellent outings in all the co-curricula competitions (state, national and international) we participated.
"We have come this far because Jesus Christ was the pillar behind us. Therefore, He deserves all the praises, worships, appreciations and adorations. Also, like Oliver Twist, we used the Carol to solicit for greater heights, sound health, abundant wisdom and understanding needed to better the best of this year in 2018.
"In addition, we appreciate the Governor of Lagos State, His Excellency, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode for the massive support towards the development of education in the state. Apart from the timely and improved welfare packages for teachers, the Governor gave everyone level playing ground to inject creativity into how the best outcomes can be achieved in the sector. This led to the academic improvement witnessed across the state since he came onboard. Indeed, we are grateful." Dr. Ayandele asserted.
On her message to staff and other stakeholders of EDDI, Dr. Ayandele urged them to remain diligent and committed towards discharging their duties adding that there's always a reward for excellence.
"We have to continue pushing and remain diligent in the course of discharging our duties. As the saying goes, 'winners don't quit, quitters don't win,' we will continue to strive for excellence that we are known for, in the coming years."
"As you can see that the carol songs and hymns were rendered by students of the district. It shows that no child is useless. Every child has a special talent deposited in him or her that needs to be tapped. We are happy that our resolve to discover and nurture inborn talents manifested on a day like this." Dr. Ayandele concluded.
