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NAOWA 9 Brigade Holds 11th Graduation Ceremony
The Nigerian Army Officers’ Wives Association (NAOWA), 9 Brigade Zone has held the 11th Graduation Ceremony and Prize Giving Day of NAOWA Crèche, Nursery and Primary School, TA Lagbaja Cantonment, Ikeja, at the Command Day Secondary School hall.
Delivering her remarks virtually, the Zonal Coordinator NAOWA 9 Brigade Zone, Mrs Olubukola Olayinka Oyekola appreciated the leadership of the President NAOWA, Mrs Mernan Femi Oluyede for giving the school the platform to provide quality and affordable education for the families of officers and soldiers including immediate community in Ikeja. She equally thanked the parents and teachers for their painstaking efforts in tutoring, modeling and supporting the school in graduating such great minds. She said the pupils have not just learned from the books but also practical lessons that will prepare them for the journey ahead. Further, she remarked that the pupils have learned the importance of bonding, the art of showing gratitude, love, the strength of friendship, the power of oneness and charity, and the courage to stand for what is right. In her words to the graduands, ” as you step out today, I look forward to a great future for you. This is not the end but the beginning of a new phase of your life. The moral values and educational knowledge you have gained here in NAOWA School, Ikeja is the foundation upon which your future successes are to be built.” She admonished them to embrace the spirit of love, oneness, and the dedication to serve humanity.
The Special Guest of Honour for the occasion, Director Education and Special Programme, Lagos State Ministry of Education, Dr Sulaimon Ogunmuyiwa in his remarks appreciated the Coordinator NAOWA 9 Brigade Zone for inviting him as the SGoH. He affirmed this graduation stands out in history as a well organised, coordinated and entertaining ceremony with no dull moment. He said that with the display of talents and brilliance by the pupils as witnessed during the occasion, the sky would be their starting point with necessary guidance and nurturing, especially for the ballet dance group.
Some of the invited dignitaries, that added colour to the event with their presence were Commander Nigeria Navy Ship BEECROFT Commodore PP Nimyel, Commander 643 Equipment Support Depot Nigerian Airforce Air Commodore E Akintunde, General Manager Lagos Traffic Management Authority Mr Lekan Bakare – Oki, Chief Executive Director CONMART Nigeria Limited Dr Johannes Flosbach, and Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer Achieving Greatness Limited Mr Emmanuel Ojibo. Also present were members of NAOWA 9 Brigade Zone and parents of the graduating pupils. Others that were represented include Corps Commander Education and various Directors of the Nigerian Army Education Directorates in Lagos, the Commissioner of Police Lagos State Command, State Director of Security, Lagos Sector Commander Federal Road Safety Commission, State Commandant Man O War, Controllers of Customs Federal Operations Unit and Nigeria Immigration Services Lagos. The event witnessed an array of gifts from individuals and corporate bodies in appreciation of the efforts of the teachers at nurturing the pupils for seamless presentations during the event.
In his appreciation remarks, the Commander 9 Brigade Nigerian Army, Brigadier General Olawale Matthew Oyekola, thanked the Special Guest of Honour and other dignitaries for gracing the occasion. He specifically appreciated the teaching and non-teaching staff for embracing needed changes and initiatives brought on board by the current NAOWA 9 Brigade Zonal Coordinator. He promised to remain steadfast in his support for the school to achieve more greatness as he presented personal awards to the best graduating pupils.
Highlights of the event were the presentation of quarter guard to the Special Guest of Honour, cultural displays, drama, talk shows, ballet dance/ choreography, runway show, news broadcast and presentation of certificates to the graduands.The event climaxed with a private party for the graduating class hosted at the CALF HOUSE, TA Lagbaja Cantonment, Ikeja.
Globacom has entered into a strategic partnership with the Osun State Government to roll out 20,000 closed user group (CUG) lines for civil servants, teachers, local government staff and political appointees across the state.
The initiative, branded Imole Connect, is designed to foster seamless communication and collaboration among government workers, thereby improving efficiency and productivity.
Speaking at the official launch in Osogbo on Wednesday, Governor Ademola Adeleke commended Globacom for supporting the state’s digital drive. He described the project as a crucial step towards bridging communication gaps in the public sector.
“With the launch of 20,000 Glo Imole Connect lines today, we are taking a bold step towards improving our public servants’ linkage across the State. These lines, operating under a closed user group (CUG) arrangement, come with significantly reduced call and data rates,” Governor Adeleke noted.
He further explained that, “one of the challenges in public governance has always been the difficulty of seamless communication. Information does not always move quickly or efficiently and this has often led to avoidable delays and disconnections between agencies and officers across different levels. With this new arrangement, I am confident that we will begin to close those gaps and work in closer alignment.”
On his part, Globacom’s National Head, Enterprise Business Group, Mr. Adeniyi Odejobi, assured that the company was committed to enhancing service delivery in Osun State through efficient communication.
“Globacom has transformed from being just a telecommunications company to being a digital solutions provider where we offer enterprise solutions to large organisations, government and public sector organisations to enhance digital economy and enhance the operations of smart cities in some sub nationals,” he explained.
Desirous of promoting the love for sciences and pursuit of careers in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM), the Glo Foundation, Globacom’s corporate social responsibility arm, is staking millions of naira to promote STEM among girls across the country.
This is part of its programme for the celebration of this year’s edition of the International Day of the Girl Child.
The Foundation has put in place the ‘Glo Innov8’ National STEM Competition for girls in Senior Secondary Schools across the country. The competition, a STEM-focused challenge, will see the winning schools carting home N5 million in prizes.
A statement from Glo Foundation explained that the ‘Glo Innov8’ National STEM Competition is aimed at enabling girls in secondary schools to “Compete, Innovate and Win” in the competition and also enhance the confidence and knowledge of the girl child.
It also added that the competition “is our modest way at Glo Foundation of celebrating and encouraging the girl child to focus more on the studies of STEM subjects and pursue careers in these areas in future so as to become problem solvers for the country”.
The overall winning school with the best idea walks away with N2,000,000 prize, while the 2 Students who will represent the school will get a laptop each, and the Teacher/Mentor/STEM Coordinator gets a token of N200,000. The students of the schools that come 2nd and 3rd, as well as the Teachers/Mentors/STEM Coordinators will also get consolation prizes.
The registration for the Glo Foundation National Stem Competition tagged “Glo Innov8”, which kicked off on the Monday September 15th, will end on October 5, 2025.
To register for a chance to win, all that schools across Nigeria have to do is visit https://glo-foundation.com/glo-innov8/ and fill the form, to STEM their way to N5,000,000.
Adron Homes and Properties Limited, one of Nigeria’s leading real estate companies, has reaffirmed its commitment to cultural preservation and community development by officially supporting the 2025 Olojo Festival themed “Tourism for Inclusive Growth with Cultural Rebirth.”
In a press conference held at the Palace of His Imperial Majesty, Oba Eniitan Adeyeye Ogunwusi, CFR, Ojaja II, the Ooni of Ife, the firm highlighted the festival’s enduring significance as a symbol of Yoruba heritage and a catalyst for economic and social development.
Representing the Chairman/CEO, Aare Adetola Emmanuelking, the Managing Director of Adron Group, Mrs. Adenike Ajobo, described the Olojo Festival as “more than a cultural gathering, a living heritage that connects the Yoruba civilization to the global stage, strengthening local economies, uniting people, and inspiring generational pride.”
She noted that Adron Group’s sponsorship aligns with its mission to build communities that honour tradition while creating sustainable opportunities.
“Tourism and housing share a common purpose which connects people, places, and possibilities. At Adron, we believe that true development must respect heritage while driving progress for future generations. Supporting Olojo Festival reflects our commitment to inclusive growth and cultural rebirth,” she stated.
The Olojo Festival, recognised as one of Africa’s foremost cultural events, continues to attract international attention while reinforcing Ile-Ife’s status as the cradle of Yoruba civilization. With the support of organisations like Adron Group, the festival is expected to further project Nigeria’s culture globally, boost tourism, and inspire unity across communities.
Adron Group extended prayers for the continued reign of His Imperial Majesty, Kabiyesi Ojaja II, and expressed optimism that the 2025 Olojo Festival would be peaceful, impactful, and a beacon of pride for Yorubaland, Osun State, and Nigeria at large.
