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when I didn’t have one. You kept me grounded.
Chukwudumeme Chukwuka Moghalu, Head Boy,
delivering his address at the graduation ceremony.
And for that, Mrs Kalu, I will never forget you. I will
never forget what you endured to keep us safe
and standing.
Now, to my two younger brothers, Somto and
Dubem. Watching you grow has been my
greatest honor. You are why I strive. You are
why I lead. Because I want to give you someone
to be proud of. You are already greatness in
motion. And as I step aside, I am not leaving,
I am making space for the world to recognize
the power within you. I believe in you, with every
part of me, and I am certain that this is just the
beginning for you both. Stand tall, stand firm,
and don’t be intimidated.
And to my family beyond blood—Hamza,
Chidalu, MJ, Aliyu Zannah, Haleemah, Ofitu,
Moses, Mide, Hauwa, Queen, the Danfodio boys,
and indeed each and every one of you… You
were my laughter on the hard days, my voice
THE REGENT SECONDARY SCHOOL
My boarding family—Mr Abdulrahman, Master
Sony, Nurse Justina—thank you for being my
family when I was placed under your care.
To Aaliyah, Muna, UJ (my partner in crime),
Imam, Imran, and our incredible Head Girl
and Deputy—you were my support system.
You were the people I could trust with my
heart. And that trust… that kind of love… It’s not
something I give easily, and it’s not something
I’ll ever take for granted.
Mr Akinola—firm, precise, and always
committed to excellence. His strong-willed
ways may have unsettled us at times, but deep
down, we knew it came from care. He never let
anything slip—not our discipline, our uniforms,
or the environment around us—because he
wanted the best for us. He protected the order
that kept us grounded, and for that, we’re truly
grateful.
And Mrs Nosa… our quiet anchor through Key
Stage 4. When pressure mounted and some
of us began to crack, you were the one who
steadied us. You supported us with a calm
strength, never with judgment, always with
grace. Thank you for standing with us in the
background, guiding with patience, and
holding us together when we needed it most.
And Mrs A… where do I begin? You didn’t just
give me chances—you gave me belief. Even
when I was rough around the edges, when I
hadn’t grown into the person I am today, you
saw something in me. You let me fall, but you
never let me stay down. You stood by me. You
believed in me. You allowed me to stand here
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