Education
AFIT Convocation Redefines Nigerian Excellence Through The Eyes Of A Student
AFIT Convocation Redefines Nigerian Excellence Through The Eyes Of A Student
AFIT Convocation redefines Nigerian excellence through the eyes of a student – YAHAYA ABUBAKAR
Culled from Student’s Write-Up.
I sat in the Ibrahim Alfa Hall, Kaduna, surrounded by thousands of students, senior military officers, former Chiefs of the Air Staff, respected dignitaries, and leaders whose presence alone spoke to the stature of the moment.
Yet what struck me most during AFIT’s 2nd, 3rd and 4th Combined Convocation was not merely the grandeur of the ceremony, but the quiet realization that I was witnessing proof that excellence in Nigeria is still very much possible.
As a final-year International Relations student, I arrived expecting a formal academic event; I left with a deeper understanding of what it truly means to be shaped by an institution where discipline, innovation, and standards are a way of life. The exceptional performance of the graduating class, marked by a remarkable number of First Class honours, reinforced the reality that AFIT is not merely producing graduates, but building national capacity for the future.
The defining moment came during the convocation lecture delivered by Dr. Bright Echefu, President and Managing Director of EIB Group, whose reflections on the role of public-private partnership in developing Nigeria’s aerospace industry resonated deeply across the hall. However, it was his candid testimony on AFIT graduates already working within his organisation that transformed the atmosphere entirely.
Speaking from direct professional experience rather than ceremonial courtesy, he described AFIT’s crop of graduates as “second to none,” revealing that their outstanding performance had inspired his decision to recruit more graduates and create additional internship opportunities for students. In that instant, the convocation became more than a celebration of academic achievement; it became a market validation of AFIT as a trusted pipeline of world-class talent for Nigeria’s defence, aerospace, technology, and private sectors.
What made that validation even more powerful was the leadership culture behind it. Under the guidance of the Commandant, Air Vice Marshal AK Ademuwagun, AFIT continues to demonstrate that excellence is never accidental, but the product of deliberate standards, accountability, and visionary leadership. This culture is further strengthened by the Nigerian Air Force’s sustained investment in AFIT as a strategic institution for building intellectual, technological, and national capacity.
For many of us still within the walls of the Institute, the convocation offered more than inspiration; it provided a clear glimpse into the future Nigeria can build when serious institutions are empowered to thrive. It reminded us that AFIT graduates leave not only with degrees, but with a name, a standard, and a responsibility to lead wherever duty calls.
As I reflected on the two-day experience, one truth remained with me: AFIT is quietly shaping the generation Nigeria urgently needs. From aerospace innovation and defence manufacturing to diplomacy, management, and emerging technologies, the Institute is proving that this country can produce talent capable of competing anywhere in the world.
Watching industry leaders place real trust, opportunity, and resources in AFIT graduates made the future feel tangible rather than distant.
AFIT Convocation
For me as a student, the convocation was both inspiration and instruction, a vivid story of what becomes possible when discipline meets opportunity.
It reaffirmed that AFIT remains a true citadel of excellence, and that every student who passes through its gates carries the responsibility to make that name count far beyond the ceremony hall.
World Teachers’ Day: Governor Umo Eno Declares October 5 Teaching-Free Day in Akwa Ibom
The Akwa Ibom State Government, in collaboration with the Nigerian Union of Teachers (NUT), Akwa Ibom State Wing, has declared Monday, October 5, 2026, a teaching-free day across the state to enable teachers to participate fully in the 2026 World Teachers’ Day celebration.
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The special celebration will take place at the Uyo Township Stadium by 11:00 a.m., with the Executive Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Pastor Umo Eno, Ph.D., as the Special Guest of Honour.
The event will be held under the theme: “Standing with Teachers: 60 Years of Protecting the Profession, Advancing its Status and Shaping our Futures.”
According to the state government, all public primary and secondary schools across Akwa Ibom will be closed on Monday to allow teachers from the 31 Local Government Areas to attend the celebration.
The government said the occasion would provide an opportunity to honour and appreciate teachers for their contributions to education, human capital development and the overall progress of the state.
It also reaffirmed the commitment of the Umo Eno-led administration to improving teachers’ welfare, professional development, dignity and working conditions.
The government highlighted its interventions in school infrastructure, teacher recruitment and development, human capital development, teachers’ welfare and the provision of conducive learning environments.
Umo Eno
It described education as a major pillar of the ARISE Agenda, stressing that teachers remain central to the success of the education system and the development of the next generation.
The state government also commended the Nigerian Union of Teachers for its partnership in promoting industrial harmony, professional excellence and the dignity of the teaching profession in Akwa Ibom.
The government called on teachers, education stakeholders, parents, students and members of the public to join in celebrating teachers and recognising their contributions to the development of Akwa Ibom State and Nigeria.
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Crime
Koso Grammar School at 50th: ICPC Inaugurates Anti-Corruption Clubs in Five Schools to Marks Anniversary
Koso Grammar School at 50th: ICPC Inaugurates Anti-Corruption Clubs in Five Schools to Marks Anniversary
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) on Thursday inaugurated its National Schools Integrity Programme (NSIP) and Students’ Anti-Corruption Clubs (SACs) in Koso Community Grammar School, Iseyin, and four other secondary schools, timing the exercise to coincide with Koso’s Golden Jubilee celebration.
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The dual event drew government officials, traditional rulers, teachers, alumni and students, with goodwill messages centred on character development, integrity, responsible citizenship and anti-corruption awareness.
In a video message, the ICPC Chairman, Dr. Musa Adamu Aliyu, congratulated Koso Community Grammar School on 50 years of service, describing the milestone as an opportunity to celebrate not just its history, but also the values it had instilled in generations of students.
While the Commission is widely known for its investigative, preventive and enforcement functions, he said, tackling corruption also requires shaping the values, attitudes and choices that influence individual behaviour.
He said the NSIP was designed to give young Nigerians “the values, knowledge and courage to recognise, reject and resist corrupt practices,” noting that corruption extends beyond the misuse of public funds to include dishonesty, examination malpractice, bribery, cheating, deception and abuse of trust.
With the clubs now inaugurated across the five schools, members will take part in continuous value-based activities and can progress into Anti-Corruption Vanguards at the tertiary level and later into Anti-Corruption Community Development Service (CDS) groups in partnership with the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC).
The Chairman said the goal was not to frighten children with tales of corruption, but to prepare them to make responsible choices, urging students to reject dishonest shortcuts because, in his words, “a certificate obtained through dishonesty cannot build a successful nation.”
Koso’s selection for the inauguration also tied into the ICPC’s MAMMILL — My Alma Mater, My Integrity Legacy — initiative, as the school is the alma mater of the Commission’s Director of Public Education, Mr. Demola Bakare, FSI.
Bakare told the students that he once sat in the same classrooms and regarded the school as proof that the classroom could be a starting point for national service.
He urged the students to pursue their ambitions diligently, avoid examination malpractice and cheating, and recognise that sound character must accompany academic achievement.
He also encouraged them to remain focused on their dreams while resisting shortcuts and other practices that could undermine their future.
In his welcome address, the President of the Alumni Association, Chief Taofeeq Adegboyega Adeyoke, FCA, thanked the Oyo State Government, traditional institution, teachers and alumni for their support.
He noted that the school, founded in 1976, had produced graduates across public service, the military, industry and academia, and appealed for continued support for the development of the institution.
Koso Grammar School
The Principal, Mr. Raheem Sule Ademola, commended the Alumni Association for its past contributions and appealed for further support towards perimeter fencing, construction of an auditorium and provision of science laboratory equipment.
He also urged the students to remain focused on their studies, pursue academic excellence and uphold the good reputation of the school.
The ICPC reaffirmed its commitment to preventive anti-corruption education through the NSIP, SACs and MAMMILL, while congratulating Koso Community Grammar School on its Golden Jubilee.
The Commission also called for sustained collaboration among schools, families, alumni, government institutions and communities in nurturing a generation of young Nigerians committed to integrity, accountability and responsible citizenship.
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IGP Disu Receives Lifetime Achievement Award From Alma Mater, St. Gregory’s College
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, psc(+), NPM, was today, 26th September 2026, honoured with a Lifetime Achievement Award by the St. Gregory’s College Old Boys Association at a grand reception held in Lagos State.
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The IGP was honoured alongside the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Dr. Olayemi Cardoso at the event, which celebrated distinguished old boys who have made remarkable contributions in their respective fields of national service and leadership.
The award recognised the IGP’s distinguished career in public service, leadership and over three decades of service to the Nigeria Police Force, as well as his professional accomplishments since leaving St. Gregory’s College, where he completed his secondary education in 1985.
The recognition highlighted the IGP’s journey through frontline policing, criminal investigation, intelligence operations, international peacekeeping and senior command responsibilities. Since joining the Nigeria Police Force as a Cadet Assistant Superintendent of Police in 1992, he has served in several operational and leadership capacities, including as Commander of the Lagos State Rapid Response Squad, Head of the Intelligence Response Team, Commissioner of Police, and in other senior responsibilities before his appointment as the 23rd indigenous Inspector-General of Police in February 2026.
The award also acknowledged the IGP’s continued emphasis on professionalism, intelligence-led policing, accountability, personnel welfare, community partnership and the responsible deployment of technology in strengthening policing and public safety.
The IGP expressed appreciation to the St. Gregory’s College Old Boys Association for the honour, describing the recognition by his alma mater as particularly significant. He reaffirmed his commitment to serving the country with integrity and to strengthening the Nigeria Police Force as a professional, accountable and people-centred institution.
Alma Mater, St. Gregory’s College
The Nigeria Police Force remains committed to promoting exemplary leadership, professionalism and dedicated service, while recognising the importance of values, education and mentorship in shaping officers who contribute meaningfully to national development.
CSP ANI INIEDU, anipr
Force Public Relations Officer
Force Headquarters, Abuja
26th September 2026
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