July 17, (THEWILL) – Friday, July 8, 2022 will remain indelible in the memories of the staff and pupils of Baptist Day Primary School, Port Harcourt in Rivers State. On that day, a former pupil, Azibaola Robert, FNSE, paid a visit to the school in company with his wife, children and some of the staff of Zeetin Engineering Limited.
During the visit, Robert paid glowing tribute to the school, which he claimed to have attended in early 1980s and reminisced on the time he spent there.
“I am visiting my alma mater today to reconnect with my academic roots where parts of my childhood journey began. I brought with me my children so that they will know their father’s educational roots started here,” he said.
Robert stressed that Baptist Day Primary School gave him the solid foundation that he currently leverages in his life’s trajectory.
He said that he was visiting the school not only to motivate the pupils, but also to give the teaching staff a pep-talk on how to motivate schoolchildren and to reassure them that perseverance could usher in a bright future, as well as urge them not to despair or worry about the future.
He said, “l want the children to believe in themselves, take their studies seriously, aim high and God willing , they will succeed. No child is too dull to succeed.
“I have told them that none of them has any reason to be left behind. Showing them a good example of myself is the best gift for this young generation. I am also here to give back to my alma mater in recognition and in appreciation of the value it added to my life.”
One of the visitor’s children could not hold back her joy. Yepaye Robert said that it felt nostalgic to accompany her father to his alma mater.
She said, “The energy from the pupils in the school was highly infectious. They were happy excited and energetic to welcome us warmly.
“I was astounded by their ability to find joy and contentment with the little they have. l will never forget the little time l spent with them, the memories have a permanent place in my heart”.
Welcoming the visitors, the Head Mistress of the school, Mrs Briggs Inoma John, lauded Azibaola Robert for his gesture. She urged others to emulate him as the school would always beckon on old pupils for assistance since government alone cannot solve its teething problems.
