University don charges Divine Seeds graduands to embrace discipline, excellence in career path

University don charges Divine Seeds graduands to embrace discipline, excellence in career path

…You carry the seed of greatness within you – Director of Schools

Graduands of Divine Seeds High School have been charged to embrace discipline and excellence in their chosen career so as to succeed in life.

Speaking at the 2025 Graduation Ceremony of Divine Seeds High School, Ikot Oso in Okon Eket, Eket Local Government Area, Professor Joseph Ushie of the Department of English, University of Uyo, said for the graduands to make meaningful impact in life, they must be discipline and embrace excellence.

Professor Joseph Ushie of the University of Uyo speaking at Divine Seeds High School 2025 Graduation Ceremony 

“Whether your path is carved in equations, essays, algorithms, arguments or artworks, walk it with excellence. In a world obsessed with shortcuts, choose integrity. Let your ‘yes’ mean yes. Let your name open doors because it is trusted,” said Prof. Ushie.

He noted that for them to achieve their desired goals in life and fulfill destiny, they must imbibe four core values of discipline, integrity, resilience and purpose, maintaining that the path to become a champion is not made by medals or applause, but by the choice to persevere in the face of challenges and lend a helping hand to others when they fall.

Chairman of Schools, Pastor Inyang Tobby speaking at the 2025 graduation ceremony of Divine Seeds High School, Ikot Oso, Okon Eket 

While commending the Chairman and Director of Schools for high moral and academic standard with good learning facilities, he lauded them for also training all their children in the school, a rarity among Nigerian politicians and high profile individuals in the society.

In her Graduation Speech, the Director of Schools, Pastor Mrs. Idaresit Tobby, disclosed that the year 2025 has been very remarkable as Divine Seeds Schools soared higher academically as their students represented Akwa Ibom State at the prestigious Cowbellpedia Mathematics Competition in Lagos and won laurels.

Some 2025 graduands of Divine Seeds High Schools, Ikot Oso Okon Eket during their graduation ceremony 

“Academically, we soared higher than ever. Our student represented Akwa Ibom State at the prestigious Cowbellpedia Mathematics Competition in Lagos State – an achievement that not only highlighted our academic rigour, but also confirmed our place on the national arena. We also made waves in the humanities. Our students participated in the Statewide Literature and English Competition and brought home second place. That’s a testimony to our balanced academic strength excelling both in numbers and in words.

“We are not just raising future champions, we’re raising innovators and leaders. That’s why we have invested heavily in projects that reflect the future of education. I’m pleased to announce that our Skill Acquisition Center, which will house a state-of-the-art ICT Hub, a Standard Library, and a Night Pre-Class Study Programme, is currently under construction. These are not just facilities, they are bridges to the future, platforms for skill development, and safe spaces for dreaming bigger.”

She continued, “To the graduating Class of 2025, you have run your race with courage, resilience and distinction. You represent the future we prayed for, and it fills my heart with pride to say, you are ready for the world. Go out there and shine. You carry the seed of greatness within you.”

Pastor Idaresit also announced the commencement of Divine Seeds Schools Summer Programme in August, urging parents to take advantage of the programme for the benefits of their wards.

The Chairman of 2025 Graduation Ceremony, Mrs. Margaret Ekerette commended the school management for creating an enabling environment for academic pursuit, urging the graduands to serve as role models for others to emulate. She beckoned on the graduating students to remain focused in their career pursuit, urging them to unfriend any unfriendly friends so as to achieve their goals in life.

Earlier, in his exhortation, the Chairman of Schools, Pastor Inyang Tobby, thanked God for seeing them through the past 16 years of the school, charging the graduands to go out and become future champions and global ambassadors.

The event featured music and drama performance, engineering and architectural display, presentation of awards and gifts to graduating students, among others.