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HOW CENTAGON INTERNATIONAL EMERGED ABUJA’S TOPMOST SCHOOL

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Adebayo Adeoye

It is a statement of fact to say that The Centagon International School (TCIS) located in highbrow Maitama, Abuja in the federal capital territory ranks top among the elitist schools.

This is on account of the up-to-date facilities put in place by the management of the school.

Not only that, Centagon also boasts of serene ambience and the best learning environment for students

At Centagon, the main objective is to build children into leaders with sound character, moral uprightness as well as to instill academic excellence.

The school promotes cultural values that develop mental alertness and moral uprightness.

Apparently, the brimming success of the primary and secondary schools might serve as a catalyst for setting up of a university in future.

The enviable record of the school has undoubtedly attracted several awards for the school and the students.

What stands Centagon out among its contemporaries are numerous. It boasts of facilities that are topnotch and can compete favourably with any institution in the world. What with the friendly and highly intelligent crop of staff that handle the children with care, love, diligence and discipline.

Centagon is endowed with an array of qualified teachers who impact knowledge in students and this is evident in the high grades of students who graduated from the school.

For parents who are not privy to the activities of the school, this is for you: it has a private school serving grades, pre-kindergarten through secondary school graduation levels. The school officially admitted its first batch of students to commence academic activities in September 2010, giving them great opportunities to grow, as well as discover their unique gifts and academic talents.

The school provides quality education, utilizing an American and University of Cambridge (UK) curriculum, which in addition to the well-established NECO and WAEC examinations, provides each and every student with a raft of qualifications which serves every graduate as a passport to continue their studies anywhere in the world.

This educational institution has witnessed enrolment growth in addition to enrolment for many foreign students.

The school provides high quality educational and personal experience for every student. In addition, students are equipped to develop a strong sense of self-identity while recognizing the importance and role of an individual in the society. The ability to effectively communicate in a dynamic and ever-changing world is one of the school’s cardinal responsibilities on its students.

The Centagon International School is endowed with vision that stands it out as a world-class international school that develops students’ skills, knowledge and character to enable them to achieve their full potential and pursue their dreams. It also offers a dynamic, progressive and balanced academic programme in a student-centered learning environment. From pre-kindergarten through eleventh grade (SS3), the curriculum is both challenging and varied.

In elementary and secondary, the core academic subjects of English, mathematics, science, history and social studies, are complemented by a full range of enriching classes in technology, physical education, music, drama and the visual arts.

The Centagon International School provides quality a Cambridge (UK) and Nigerian curriculum infused with American educational content in a stimulating, challenging, technologically superior and caring environment. It also provides opportunity for students to achieve their full potential and at the same time teach those skills that will make them diligent citizens. The school uses a variety of resources and approaches, while the curriculum also includes environmental studies, art, drama, music, and physical education. In all subject areas there is a strong emphasis on creating practical and hands-on activities which enhance the theoretical aspects of the subject. Computers are used as an educational resource, and special events, field trips and extracurricular activities complete the programme.

The management of the school strives to provide students with successful experiences which are intended to bolster their self-confidence and self-esteem, and to motivate them to achieve to the best of their abilities. The school authority ensures a high quality of education for their students. The average class size does not exceed 20 students per classroom,

The Centagon International School believes that each child is unique, and recognizes that learning at their own pace and in their own way is the best way they can grasp. Every child’s style of learning is identified through close observation, attention to the child’s needs, and most importantly, individual time with the teacher. With supportive guidance, the children are encouraged to experiment, explore, create and solve problems as they play.

All activities are designed to intrigue and excite the  learners and allow them to question, investigate and reach conclusions.

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Al Humphrey Onyanabo Releases book, ‘Precious Little Thoughts To Lift the Day’

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Seasoned Journalist and facilitator of Humanity Awards, Al Humphrey Onyanabo, has released his first book titled, Precious Little Thoughts to Lift The Day on the global bookshop; kdp.amazon.com.
He revealed, that the book is not a religious book neither does it talk about doctrines, but a compendium of divinely inspired inspirational poems that will appeal to human beings who deal with other humans on a daily basis and seek to understand about life and how the relate with the forces and issues that control this plain of existence.
“Who ever we are, what ever is our race or religion or station in life, things happen to us most often that does not make sense. We might try to reason it out, pray, fast, seek counsel or talk it over with a friend, elder or associate and sometimes, the situation persists” He stated.
Sometimes, it’s not for lack of effort but because certain things are beyond our scope of understanding or reasoning.
This life is full of mysteries far beyond our human minds. We live in a world that is billions of years old and sometimes we, young as we are, need more than the wisdom of Solomon to find our way”.
Hear him,”This little two part divinely inspired book will attempt to encourage readers to make sense of certain happenings in and around them. It will not take the place of the Bible or prayer, rather it will help the reader see the hidden hand of a Super power that directs the affairs of men”.
He advices on how to get value from the book,”take time to read it again, if you can read it daily like a devotional. Pick one page a day, read through and ask God to open your mind to understand the words and hidden meanings and how you can apply it.God will reach out to you in a new way as you read this little book and your life will be much better than when you picked it up. 
The veteran journalist stated that because this book is invaluable and not easy to outgrow, he and his publishers are planning a pocket size hardcover edition for the Nigerian market,” This will be easy for you to slip into your purse or bag and read quietly in the bus on at work or just anywhere”.
He says he is  also available to respond to any queries concerning aspects of this book. His email is Precious Little Thoughts.gmail.com

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‘’We Distributed Operational Vehicles To Promote Efficiency and a Safer Lagos’’- LNSA G.M Prince Ifalade Oyekan

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The General Manager of Lagos Neighborhood Safety Agency LNSA; Prince Dr Ifalade Ajasa Oyekan on behalf of Governor Babajide Sanwoolu recently deployed operational pickup Vehicles to various Local Government offices of the agency to enhance efficiency and also provide more ease of movement for officers in discharging their duties in gathering intelligence to help relevant security agencies across the state in other to bring sanity and also curb crime to the barest minimum. 
While presenting keys of the operational vehicles to the Commanding Officers C.O’s from various Local Government operating areas, at the Agency’s head office in Bolade, Oshodi on the 16th of June 2023, Ifalade disclosed that; the Vehicles are provided to ensure the agency and its officers are on top form while discharging their duties. He also disclosed that it will help them at an advantage when they are to respond to distress calls within their community. He disclosed that the new vehicles serve as support from the Government in its quest to combat crimes by providing intelligence reports and also growing community policing within Lagos state. ‘Today, I had the pleasure of presenting new operational vehicles, identification badges, vests, raincoats, and rain boots to officers of the Lagos State Neighborhood Safety Agency to boost operations for effective community policing in the state.’
These items were purchased with the support of the Lagos State Government and the Lagos State Security Trust Fund. It’s a result of the continued efforts and investment of Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu in actualizing the security pillar of his administration’s THEMES agenda. It is also part of the agency’s rebranding initiatives as directed by the governor, aimed at equipping officers with the relevant tools to perform their duties optimally.’
While giving his remarks to the officers and representatives present at the handover, Oyekan however noted that; the distribution is coming barely three weeks into Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s second term which shows the high premium he places on security and his dedication to promoting initiatives that move the agency forward to achieve its full potential. 
In addition to presenting the items, he also presented letters of appointment to the newly appointed Divisional Commanders, Corps Officers (COs) Deputy COs, and 16 Zonal Coordinators. 

‘I congratulate all the new appointees whose hard work paved the way for this feat. It is expected that they perform their duties with professionalism and shun activities that will bring the organisation into disrepute.’
He also charged them to be good ambassadors of the agency and also implore them to collaborate with their community by creating a cordial relationship which will help them in gathering information. He also averred that; the most active way to reduce crime to the barest minimum is when you speak up when you see anything strange. 
‘I have told all the officers to ensure they engage their community heads, opinion leaders and Community Development Council CDC members. This will help us mark black spots across Lagos so we can quickly take action before it goes out of hand.  We also call on residents of the community to work in hand with them that’s why it is called Neighborhood, it’s a collective effort and partnership to create a safer Lagos for all to thrive.’ He disclosed.

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Sanwoolu, Dapo Abiodun, Tony Elumelu, others to attend Book Launch on ‘Ife the Cradle of World’

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 All is now set for the launch of a historical book lle ‘Ife the Cradle of World’, written by Nigeria’s High Commissioner to Jamaica, Amb.Maureen Tamuno Ph.D

According to the Press Release made available to journalists, the Coffee- table book, the first of its kind, is based on the Ancestral linkages steming from the ancient city of Ile-Ife.
 It would be recalled that the city is considered as the traditional birthplace and ancestral home of the Yorubas, with His Imperial Majesty, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II as the current and 51st King.
The publication documents contain the incredible culture and rich history as well as showcasing the links between the Yoruba Nation and the people of the Caribbean and African Americans who are believed to have migrated as a result of the slave trade to countries, such as Cuba, Jamaica, Trinidad and Tobago, Brazil, Haiti and some parts of America.
The book also focuses on four thematic areas; History, Culture, Tourism, and Business. Thus, brief knowledge of the culture/ affinities of the people of Ile-Ife (Yoruba nation) with other countries from historians/ diplomats.  

The event, which would be hosted by Ooni of Ife, His Imperial Majesty Enitan Adeyeye Ogunwusi, is expected to be attended by top dignitaries from all walks of life that includes Governor of Lagos State Mr. Babajide Sanwoolu; Ogun State Governor, Mr. Dapo Abiodun; Oyo State governor Seyi Makinde; Osun state governor, Mr. Ademola Adeleke; Foreign Affairs Minister, Mr. Geoffrey Onyeama, Minister for Interior, Rauf Aregbesola; Executive Chairman Geregu Power Plant, Mr. Femi Otedola, Chairman Heirs Holdings, Mr. Tony Elumelu, Alhaji Razak Okoya, among several others.

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