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For weeks prior, the morning, from nervousness to

PREFECT talks about who exhilaration.

the next prefects
Before 8 am we were called to
HUSTING would be or who the hall and given our seats. I
was surrounded by my friends
so it calmed down the nerves
2024 best speeches were gan, I couldn’t help but feel a
would have the
a little. As the speeches be-

sense of apprehension grow-
ing within me.
all everyone was

talking about. However, as I stepped onto
the stage, the nervousness
that had plagued me seemed
to disappear and it was re-

placed by a newfound sense
of confidence. The experience
ast week Monday
was memorable and there
marked one of the
was overwhelming support as
L most anticipat-
I climbed onto the stage. As
ed events in our school
I looked out into the crowd, I
calendar – the Prefect
was met with the reassuring
hustings. For weeks prior,
smiles and nods of my friends,
the talks about who the
their unwavering belief in me
next prefects would be or
serving as a source of encour-
who would have the best
agement.
speeches were all every-
one was talking about.
To the prefect elects, stu-
dent and boarding council
Monday was a day filled
elects and house and hostel
with anticipation, as
captains elect, I say congrat-
over seventy students
ulations. And to my fellow
who desired leadership
candidates, regardless of the
roles gathered to deliver
outcome, let us continue to
speeches and make their
support and uplift each other
case to the school. As one
as we embark on this journey
of the aspiring prefects, I
of leadership together.
experienced a rollercoaster
of emotions throughout the
Article by
Zhaafirah Inuwa | Year 10 Benue

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