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The Principal’s
Address
Good morning, and Happy Nigeria Day.
oday, we commemorate October 1, 1960, the day
Nigeria gained its independence. That moment
Twas more than a change of government; it was a
declaration of identity and possibility. It is this story that
we honour each year, and it is this same spirit of hope
that we wish to see alive in our young people.
Nigeria is a vast and vibrant nation, comprising over
200 million people, hundreds of languages, and a rich
tapestry of traditions. At Regent, we are privileged to
reflect this richness in our classrooms. It is our duty to
ensure every student feels valued and that diversity
becomes our strength, not our division.
Philip Reynolds Many of you come from families engaged in national
Principal service, business, and politics, often across different
affiliations. Yet Nigeria Day is not about division. It is
about unity. At Regent, we are one community, bound
by respect and shared purpose.
Our ethos — Respect, Responsibility, Resourcefulness —
matches Nigeria’s aspirations. We live them not just in
lessons, but in how we treat one another, how we rise to
challenges, and how we prepare for leadership.
These values are not just words on paper; they are lived
daily, in classrooms, boarding houses, sports fields, and
service.
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