Governor Ambode visits his Alma mater in Warri, Delta state

– Governor Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos state
visited his Alma mater on Saturday
– Ambode ascribed his life achievements to
knowledge acquired from the FGC in Warri
– He said his administration will see to it that the
educational sector is revamped
– Ambode reemphasized the need for unity
schools, arguing that the project is not in vain
Ambode said on Saturday, February 27 that his
achievements in life can easily be attributed to the
lessons he learnt and gained at the Federal
Government College (FGC), Warri, Delta state.
The governor who spoke at the golden jubilee grand
reunion of FGC, Warri, his alma mater, said all the
knowledge and discipline impacted in him during his
secondary school days in the College contributed
largely to who he is today, just as he urged his old
school mates to come together and ensure the vision
of the school is kept alive.
Ambode who went down memory lane to recall some
of his good old days said: "Indeed, my becoming a
governor can be attributed to what I gained and
learnt from this school. We must come together, all
of us to ensure that the vision of the establishment of
the school must not die.
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi (3rd left);
Student of FGC, Miss Belinda Darah; Alumni of the
School, Professor Godini Darah; Deputy Governor,
Kaduna State & Alumni of the School, Arch. Barnabas
Bala; a guest and Student of FGC, Miss Fatima
Adewoyin during one of the programmes lined up for
the 50th Anniversary of Federal Government College
(FGC), Warri in Delta State, on Saturday, February 27,
2016.
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode (2nd
left), with Professor Godini Darah; Deputy Governor,
Kaduna State & Alumni of the School, Arch. Barnabas
Bala and a guest during one of the programmes lined
up for the 50th Anniversary of Federal Government
College (FGC), Warri in Delta State, on Saturday,
February 27, 2016.
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode
(middle), in a group photograph with students of
Federal Government College (FGC), Warri in Delta
State during one of the programmes lined up for the
50th Anniversary of the School, on Saturday,
February 27, 2016.
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode
(middle), in a group photograph with students of
Federal Government College (FGC), Warri in Delta
State during one of the programmes lined up for the
50th Anniversary of the School, on Saturday,
February 27, 2016.
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode
(middle), with National President, Federal
Government College, Warri, Mr. Chyna Iwuanyawu
(right) and Deputy Director, Federal Ministry of
Education/Principal of Federal Government College,
Warri, Mr. Abiodun Fabiyi (left), during one of the
programmes lined up for the 50th Anniversary of
Federal Government College (FGC), Warri in Delta
State, on Saturday, February 27, 2016."So it is a great honour to all
of us to return here
after decades and celebrate this 50th anniversary.
We are benefiting from the vision planted years ago."
"I want to assure the Principal that we are going to
bring back the good old days of this school.
"I wish all the students well and pray that you all be
better and more successful than all of us here today.
"I like to say a big welcome to seniors and juniors.
One great thing about this school is that no matter
what you become in life your senior remains your
senior," Ambode said.
Governor Ambode also used the occasion to restate
the commitment of his administration to revamp the
educational system in Lagos, saying that it will go a
long way to shape the future of the next generation.
He said his government will stop at nothing to ensure
that students are exposed to quality education, which
according to him will go a long way to determine how
far they go in life.
"Let me remind you all that the focus of my
administration on education remains steadfast and
consistent because no nation toys with the future of
her youths. So in Lagos, education is given high
priority in the scheme of change because it's the
growth and development is to invest heavily in
Education," the governor said.
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode
(middle), with National President, Federal
Government College, Warri, Mr. Chyna Iwuanyawu
(right) and Deputy Director, Federal Ministry of
Education/Principal of Federal Government College,
Warri, Mr. Abiodun Fabiyi (left), during one of the
programmes lined up for the 50th Anniversary of
Federal Government College (FGC), Warri in Delta
State, on Saturday, February 27, 2016.
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode (2nd
right), making his remark during one of the
programmes lined up for the 50th Anniversary of
Federal Government College (FGC), Warri in Delta
State, on Saturday, February 27, 2016. With him are
Deputy Governor, Kaduna State & Alumni of the
School, Arch. Barnabas Bala; Deputy Director,
Federal Ministry of Education/Principal of Federal
Government College, Warri, Mr. Abiodun Fabiyi and
National President, Federal Government College,
Warri, Mr. Chyna Iwuanyawu.
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode
(middle), with National President, Federal
Government College, Warri, Mr. Chyna Iwuanyawu
(right) and Deputy Director, Federal Ministry of
Education/Principal of Federal Government College,
Warri, Mr. Abiodun Fabiyi (left), during one of the
programmes lined up for the 50th Anniversary of
Federal Government College (FGC), Warri in Delta
State, on Saturday, February 27, 2016.
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode
(middle), with National President, Federal
Government College, Warri, Mr. Chyna Iwuanyawu
(right) and Deputy Director, Federal Ministry of
Education/Principal of Federal Government College,
Warri, Mr. Abiodun Fabiyi (left), during one of the
programmes lined up for the 50th Anniversary of
Federal Government College (FGC), Warri in Delta
State, on Saturday, February 27, 2016.
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode (6th
right); Attorney General & Commissioner for Justice.
Mr. Adeniji Kazeem (3rd left), Country Senior Partner,
Nigeria & Regional West, Pricewater HouseCoopers,
Mr. Uyi Akpata (middle) and other old students of
Federal Government College, Warri, during one of the
programmes lined up for the 50th Anniversary of the
School, on Saturday, February 27, 2016.
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode (3rd
right), Country Senior Partner, Nigeria & Regional
West, Pricewater HouseCoopers, Mr. Uyi Akpata(3rd
left) and some of the old students of Federal
Government College, Warri, during one of the
programmes lined up for the 50th Anniversary of the
School, on Saturday, February 27, 2016.In his keynote address,
Professor Godini Darah, also
an alumnus of the College, gave reasons why the
establishments of Unity Schools have brought about
unity and progress in the Country.
He said the establishment of FGC in Warri, just like
any other Unity School in the country was not in
vain."
"We must make sure that the vision that was
introduced 50 years ago remains solid and active",
Professor Darah said.

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