The class of 2024 graduating students of Corona Secondary School (CSS), Agbara, has been implored to be good ambassadors and role models wherever they find themselves as they leave the institution for further studies.

This was the message of the former Governor of Cross River State, Donald Duke other dignitaries at the graduation and valedictory ceremony held recently.

Duke, who was the guest speaker and special guest of honour at the event themed: Beyond the Horizon, Leaving a Legacy, also underlined the pivotal role investment in education play in molding and shaping the society and nation as a whole.

He, therefore, called on the government, and other stakeholders to assist in reducing the number of out of school children in the country.

In her keynote address, Dr. Morayo Afolabi-Brown emphasised the need to be a responsible member of the society.

Afolabi-Brown, an alumna of the school and first head girl, recounted her experience as a student in the school, advising the outgoing students to apply the lessons learnt from their stay as students of the school.

The school’s Principal, Mr. Innocent Oaikhena extolled the values, norms and traditions of the institution and its contributions to nation building.

The acting Head Boy, Donald Banigo, and the Head Girl, Neri Okolo evoked nostalgia in their farewell speeches as they shared some memorable experiences.

They showered encomiums on the teachers, support staff and the school management for their love and support.

The valedictorian of the class of 2024, Oluwamurewa Fadare expressed her gratitude to CSS Agbara, while reflecting on her journey through the school.

Tiwalolaoluwa Abiru and Oyintariere Akika were also announced as salutatorian and 3rd best graduating students respectively.

The event culminated in the presentation of awards and swearing-in of new school prefects for the 2024/2025 session.