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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.
At a time when concerns over youth involvement in crimes, cultism and other vices, continue to reverberate across communities in Lagos, the Executive Secretary/CEO of the Lagos State Security Trust Fund, Dr. Ayo Ogunsan, has issued a firm and unequivocal charge to young people and community advocates to uphold integrity and reject all forms of social vices.
Speaking at a strategic implementation meeting with members of the Lagos State Security Trust Fund Campaign Against Crimes, Cultism and Other Vices (LSSTF-CACCOV), led by its State Coordinator, Dr. Moses Oladimeji, Ogunsan stressed that the success of any security intervention rests heavily on the moral standing and personal discipline of those entrusted with its execution.
During the meeting, the LSSTF CEO also announced that the Agency’s
prevention initiative against Crimes, Cultism and Other Vices, LSSTF-CACCOV will be addressing thousands of students at its Flagship Youth Security Awareness and Orientation Campaign at Yaba College of Technology (YABATECH) in May, 2026. This will be immediately followed by another youth campaign focused on Cybersecurity and Digital Security.
In a strongly worded address, he cautioned members of the Committee against any conduct capable of tarnishing the credibility of the initiative: “You, yourselves, must rise above board. No one must accuse you of defrauding them; the moment we hear it, you are off. I don’t want anyone to bring disrepute to this organization. We will publicly disclaim you if you do so. You have to work on yourself. This goes beyond you personally to those you relate with. You have a friend and the friend is a cultist; no, you are not supposed to be there.”
The LSSTF-CACCOV initiative represents a preventive, community-driven approach to tackling insecurity by engaging youths constructively and steering them away from crime, cultism, and other destructive behaviors. In Lagos, the city regarded as Nigeria’s commercial nerve centre and West Africa’s economic hub, stakeholders have consistently underscored the direct link between security and economic productivity. Youths, who constitute a significant portion of the population, remain central to this equation.
Dr. Ogunsan further urged young people across Lagos to remain vigilant and proactive in safeguarding their communities, emphasizing the importance of reporting suspicious activities and fostering a culture of accountability. According to him, sustainable development cannot thrive in an atmosphere of fear and lawlessness.
Responding on behalf of the Committee spearheading the crime prevention initiative of LSSTF, Dr. Oladimeji reaffirmed the group’s commitment to grassroots engagement and behavioral reorientation among youths: “We understand that the issues of crime and cultism are concerns that worry every community. So, the initiative is a preventive approach to positively engage youths to resist vices, cultism, and crime, so that we can all live in a peaceful environment. Because if businesses will thrive and careers will grow, security will be of major importance.”
Security experts have long noted that investment in youth development, including through education, mentorship, entrepreneurship, and gainful engagement, remains one of the most effective tools for crime prevention. By positioning young people as both stakeholders and ambassadors of peace, LSSTF-CACCOV aims to reshape community narratives and reinforce the values of responsibility, productivity, and lawful conduct.
Present at the strategic implementation meeting are the Executive Secretary/CEO, LSSTF Dr Ayodele Ogunsan; Director of Administration, LSSTF, Mr. Adegbola Lewis; Executive Assistant, LSSTF, Mrs. Adaobi Nwankwo; State Coordinator, Lagos State Security Trust Fund Campaign Against Crime, Cultism and Other Vices (LSSTF-CACCOV), Dr. Moses Oladimeji; Assistant State Coordinator/General Secretary, LSSTF-CACCOV, Uzezi Akinwoleola; Head, Human Resources and Training, LSSTF-CACCOV, Prominence Promise; Head, Education, Advocacy and Empowerment, LSSTF-CACCOV, Joseph Akinwoleola; Head, Media, Press and Public Relations, LSSTF-CACCOV, Taiwo Idris; and Head, Strategy, Digital Communication, and Technology, Olugbogi Nathanael
A man whose identity had not been established at the time of filing this report was rescued after reportedly attempting to jump into the Lagos Lagoon from a bridge.
Eyewitnesses said the individual parked his vehicle on the bridge before entering the water, prompting alarm among passersby.
The situation was, however, swiftly brought under control as local fishermen in the area intervened and pulled him out of the lagoon, preventing what could have resulted in a fatal outcome.
A video capturing the rescue surfaced on social media on Wednesday, shared by Isaac Fayose, who expressed concern over the incident and called on Nigerians to pay closer attention to the well-being of those around them.
“Please, check on your family and friends. This just happened today. Who knows what went wrong,” he wrote.
As of the time of this report, the circumstances leading to the incident remain unclear, while authorities have yet to provide an official account.
The Lagos State Police Command had also not issued any confirmation of the incident.
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