Speech Delivered by the Advisory Director of

Whiteplains British School, Abuja, Dr Francis

Chukwuma Nwufoh , on the Graduation/Awards
Ceremony, Held at the School Auditorium on
Saturday, 15th July, 2017

Protocol

His Excellency, Dr Bukola Saraki , President of the Senate of

the Federal Republic of Nigeria;
Our Most Esteemed Royal Father of the Occasion,
Distinguished Mother of the Day,
Distinguished Guest Speaker,
Invited Guests of Honour here present,
Honorable Chairman of the PTA,
Members of the PTA Executive Council,
Management, Staff and Parents of Whiteplains British School,
Members of the 4th Estate of the Realm here present,
Ladies and Gentlemen,
Ladies and gentlemen, Whiteplains British School was established to
provide quality and affordable education that is competitive to other
leading and reputable schools worldwide. Our pre-school, primary,
secondary, Advanced Level and University Foundation programmes
are being operated based on the international best practices on
education. Therefore, may I inform you that we are in close
partnership with a number of foreign universities like the University
of Cambridge, Oxford University, the University of Manchester,
European University, the University of Windsor, University College
of the Caribbean, just to name a few. It is noteworthy to inform you
again that Whiteplains has won so many notable awards locally and
internationally. Some of these include the United Nations ECOSOC
Special Consultative Status, 2017 British Council International
Schools Award, 2012 Best Secondary School by the Institute of
Government Research and Development, and 2013 Platinum Award
for Education Development in FCT.
Since the establishment of WBS as a famous citadel of learning, we have
improved and will continue to improve in upgrading our facilities and
services to both our students and members of the public. Specifically, we are
proud to have the most experienced teachers who are not only dedicated but
also motivated to perform their duties. May I also inform you, ladies and
gentlemen, that the school has begun the construction of an ultra-modern
Whiteplains British School Sports Academy here in the secondary school site.
This is to supplement our already established one right here in the school.
May I further inform you that we have successfully hosted 2017 North-
Central Toyota Dream Car Contest. We are proud to let you know that, within
these few months, we have organised successful science fair, art and design
exhibition, and other club activities to help mould our students for the
challenges ahead. Here, our students creativity and scientific discoveries
were displayed to the public. Nevertheless, it is my honour to inform you
that Whiteplains British School has introduced Summer Camp Funfair
coming up on 22nd July, 2017. You are heartily welcome!
Ladies and gentlemen, it might interest you to note that over 90
per cent of graduates are doing well in their various endeavours .
Many are currently in Africa, Europe, America, and Asia, where
they are making great impacts as successful undergraduates,
business tycoons, and managers of reputable companies and
institutions. Here at WBS, we are committed to nurturing students
for excellence to enable them to be problem solvers, independent
thinkers, and great achievers. Indeed, we give zero tolerance to
any form of academic misconduct.
Our dear brilliant graduands , I want to advise you to continue to be
good ambassadors and citizens of your country. We as an
educational entity have trained you, equipped you, and moulded
your personalities. I encourage you to aspire to the zenith. Look
for the best in life. Never indulge in any behaviour that will ruin
your lives nor indulge in actions that will smear your families
hard-earned reputations. Be yourself. Always be the light for
others as the leaders of tomorrow. In fact, you are leaders starting
from today. So, be responsible anywhere you go. I wish you the
best in life!
 Conclusion

Distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen, once again, may I

welcome you to the fortress of learning, Whiterplains British School,
a school for growing minds. Thank you all as you relax and enjoy
the occasion. May God continue to bless you.

Dr Francis C. Chukwuma
Advisory Director of WBS