By Uzo Ugwunze
Graduating Students of Choice De Immaculate Demonstration School (CIDS), Obosi in Idemili North LGA, Anambra State have been urged to be courageous, Embrace Resilience, Integrity and Relentless work ethics as they get into the larger society.
Delivering his farewell speech during the 15th Valedictory/Sendforth Ceremony & Prize Giving Day for Class 2025 at the Promised Land School field, the Director, CIDS, Obosi, Engr. Solomy Ochokwu urged the graduating student to always reflect on the times they spent in their alma mater where they were taught to become the best students in the world.
“We are confident that as you embark on your next chapter, you will do so with boldness and purpose. As you step into the world, I urge you to be courageous. Wear the armor of resilience because the world will test you. And when it does, fight back.Fight with integrity, with honesty in all your dealings, and with a relentless work ethic. I assure you, if you persist in these virtues, success will surely come your way.
“We hope you hold fast to
the values and morals that have been
instilled in you during your time here.
Remember to look back with gratitude,
especially to your parents , who
supported you throughout your
education. Honor them, and your
blessings will be unending.
Most importantly, never forget your
Alma Mater. Congratulations,” said Ochokwu.
Moreso, the Great CIDS Class of 2025 overall Best Graduating Student, Miss Saka Aliyat, an indigene of Osun State bagged multiple awards with gifts.
The Yoruba girl, Saka Aliyat came out after her secondary school education at CIDS domiciled in the heart of Igbo land, dominated by Igbo students with the Best Student Awards in Subjects: IGBO LANGUAGE , English, Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Economics and Marketing. Her additional awards include Best Student Awards as Neatest/Complete Uniform, Affinity To Students, Most Hardworking Student, Most Disciplined and Most Punctual.
Aliyat advised students to focus on their studies with more interest, enthusiasm, dedication, diligence and hardwork urging them to follow the instructions of the CIDS teachers and that of the Director, Engr Solomy Ochokwu who is her mentor if they intend to come out in flying colors too.
Moreover, after a keenly contested exercise for who will become the ‘Face of CIDS’ Miss Adanna Okeke emerged winner while Miss Chidimma Ejindu became the ‘Princess of CIDS’.
The father of Miss Adanna Okeke ‘Face of CIDS ‘, Mr Onyema Okeke, Mr Ejindu, Chief Dr. Prince Nwokolo, High Chief Ozo Uzobulego, Mr. Obieze Ochokwu, Nze Chinedu Okafor and several other parents and guests eulogized the Management and staff of Choice De Immaculate Demonstration School CIDS Obosi urging people from far and near to enroll their children and wards in the school known for winning many awards both at LGA and State levels because CIDS’ has a total concept and approach for education. “CIDS nurtures the school children on every area: Intellectuality, Character, Culture, Morality, Godliness, Creativity and Entrepreneurship”.
Highlights of the event include cutting of graduation cake, presentation of prizes, ballet, hip-hop and cultural dances, talk shows, Spoken words, etc.