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HEAD BOY’S ADDRESS  Reflecting on my time at Regent, I’ll never forget   And to our parents, our role models, and sources



     Ms. Amaka’s iconic phrase, “When I play the mu-
     sic, you will dance to it,” or Mr. Kings’ unforgettable     of inspiration, I offer my deepest thanks.
     motto, “Better person.” And who could overlook              Last but never least, I want to acknowledge God
     the mesmerising delight of Wednesday’s Jollof               for the gift of life, for the opportunity to grow and
 ood morning to the board of the Re-
     rice and chicken? I owe a debt of gratitude to Re-          for the blessings that have brought us to this mo-
 gent secondary, staff, family, friends,
     gent, for without it, I would not be standing before        ment.
 Gand the class of 2024. Today marks
     you today, delivering this speech. The numerous
 the beginning of a new chapter in our lives.
     house competitions have been instrumental in                Dear Class of 2024, as you take the stage to re-
 The years of tireless studying, burning the
     shaping me into the individual I am today. These            ceive your well-deserved certificates, bask in the
 midnight oil, and scrutinising exam papers
     experiences have nurtured skills that will serve me         glory of this moment,  it may be the last time we
 have  finally  come  to  an  end  have  finally
     well in the future.                                         are all together in the same place at the same
 come to an end. But as we bid farewell, we
 must remember that the quest for knowl-                         time. As we move forward, let us not forget the in-
     I am compelled to express my gratitude to the               valuable lessons we have learned, the unbreak-
 edge is a lifelong journey. We merely transi-
     pillars of our academic journey - our teachers.             able bonds we have formed, and the unforgetta-
 tion from one stage to the next, carrying with
     Your unwavering support and tireless efforts have           ble memories we have created.
 us the values and skills that our parents and
     been the wind in our sails, propelling us forward
 Regent  have instilled  in us  - Respect,  Re-
     through the challenges of life. Your sacrifices will        My history teacher, Mr. Noble, once advised us
 sponsibility, and Resourcefulness.
     never be forgotten, and I offer my heartfelt thanks         to be bullish when answering history questions. I
     to each one of you. As a small token of our ap-             urge this class to be bullish in life - to be hopeful
 It is truly astonishing how we, coming from
     preciation, we have arranged for a supply of or-            and to be resilient, no matter where life takes you.
 diverse  backgrounds  and  cultures,  have
     ange and green pens for all teachers to be used             Class of 2024, we did it! Let us strive to positively
 formed a family that has supported and
     for feedback in the upcoming academic session.              impact Nigeria and the world, leaving a lasting
 celebrated  each  other’s  achievements.  So
     We hope you will think of the Class of 2024 when-           legacy that will be remembered for generations
 from today, we are no longer Congo, Volta,
     ever you use them.                                          to come.
 Benue, or Senegal - which is obviously the
 best house. We are one people connect-
     I must also express my gratitude to the brilliant           Knowing every one of you has been an absolute
 ed by memories. I implore you never to lose
     Year 11 team, Ms. Amaka, Mr. Jatau, Mr. Kings, Ms.          privilege, and serving as your Head Boy has been
 touch with these friendships and to cherish
     Fasasi, Mr. Onokoya, and Ms. Suzan, for their un-           an incredible honor.
 them always.
     wavering support and guidance. Thank you for
 WE ARE   chasing us out of the hallways and ensuring that       Thank you and God bless you all.

     we were always where we were meant to be. Your
 ONE PEOPLE   dedication to our success has been inspiring, and   For the upcoming academic session, we have
     we are forever grateful.
                                                                 ordered a supply of orange and green pens. We
 CONNECTED BY   To Mr. and Mrs. AbdulRazaq, I extend my heartfelt   hope you will think of the Class of 2024 whenever
                                                                 you use them for feedback.

 MUSA BELLO  MEMORIES.   gratitude for providing us with the nurturing envi-
     ronment that has allowed us to learn and thrive.
 HEAD BOY







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