Avoid Get-rich-quick Syndrome, Proprietor Advises Graduating Students

The proprietor and Director of Studies of The Lord’s Way Academy, Aso B, Mararaba, Pastor Elijah Olumuyiwa, has advised outgoing students and pupils to avoid ‘the get-rich-quick syndrome’ that is pervading society now and to focus on their future by pursuing further academic studies in the various higher learning institutions of their choice.

Pastor Olumuyiwa stated this while speaking at the 9th edition of the school graduation ceremony held yesterday on the school premises; he advised graduating students to remain focused, be academically minded, and persevere as they forge ahead in their chosen careers.

He said, “As for the graduating students today, especially the outgoing SS 3 in this noble school, you have all demonstrated the uncommon features of a champion. When we talk of perseverance, obedience to school authority, commitment to your books, and avoidance of temptations and pressures to drop out, as many of your colleagues who started together did, to follow a shortcut that has cut short their knowledge today”.

He said, “I’m warning you specifically not to be deceived by ‘the get-rich-quick syndrome’ that’s pervading society today. There are always many rooms of prosperity for people who have a positive mindset and are hardworking”.

“More importantly, always take your matters to God in prayer. Anywhere you find yourself at any point in time, be a good ambassador of your family, the Lord’s Way Academy and the society at large. We are expecting to celebrate more of your success in life by God’s grace”, he said.

Stating further that, “your determination and diligence have earned you a great honour today, just like the words of the scripture in the book of Proverbs which says, ‘a man that is diligent in his business shall stand before kings and not before ordinary men’, you’re fulfilled in this regard today”.

He congratulated the parents and teachers as well for helping to tutor the students to a world-class model and urged parents to always do their best in training their students/wards at home and not to leave it entirely to the teachers at school.

“I’m using this avenue to thank our parents for their cooperation and understanding all along, may God continue to bless them”.

Advising the parents, he said, “before we talk of school we will talk of family. Before talk of any religious organization we will talk of family. And that reflects the saying that “charity begins at home” but looking at what is happening today around us, many parents have failed in their own fundamental responsibilities and yet, shifting blames on schools, religious institutions and government”.

The director concluded that “our labour over them shall not be in vain in Jesus name”.

Among the graduating students are SS3 students leaving for higher institutions, Basic 5 students entering secondary school classes, and nursery 2 pupils entering the primary section.

Highlights of the activities include displays of traditional dance, prize-giving for outstanding students, speeches by the chairman of the Parents and Teachers Association, outgoing students, parents and guardians, and the exchange of gifts.

Parents who were present were happy about the academic excellence of their children and wards and promised to continue to imbibe in them the virtues of patience, discipline and moral values.