St Catherine’s College is capable of transforming the entire society”
– N New Admin.
The new administrator of St. Catherine’s
Comprehensive Secondary School, Nsukka, Rev. Fr. Victor Chinemerem Ezema has
asserted that the college is richly endowed with resources that are capable of
transforming the entire society.
The cleric stated this while
presenting his inaugural speech upon assumption of office as the administrator
of the College on September 28.
In his words, “Let it be observed at
this juncture with joy, and without any modicum of doubt, that St. Catherine’s
College is a school that is richly endowed; we are endowed with resources that
are capable of transforming the entire society.”
Furthermore, Fr. Victor expressed
happiness over the present condition of the school. “Structurally, the school
is well equipped. Population wise, we are blessed. In terms of teacher quality,
we have the best. Our students are observed to be wonderful in character and
learning,” he said.
Expressing gratitude to God and
humanity, the incoming administrator added, “We acknowledge with deep respect
and awe the grace of God that is at work in us. We thank Him immensely for His
choice of us in spite of ourselves. We
are particularly humbled by the confidence reposed in us by our Father Bishop,
Most Rev. G.I Onah, The Catholic Bishop of Nsukka Diocese. We acknowledge with
deepest appreciation his consistent words of encouragement and support.”
He also acknowledged the
contributions and ingenuity of the immediate past administration led by Rev.
Fr. Fidelis Ikpe, saying that the name is now very synonymous with the College.
“His 14 years in office witnessed
great achievements which are evident in structures. To our beloved members of
the Parents’ Teachers Association, we bow in gratitude and admiration for all
your supports,” Fr. Victor added.
Conscious of the fact that more could
still be done for the growth and development of the school, the new
administrator urged all concerned that there is an urgent call to duty.
“This call is made to our most
cherished and promising students, to our most trusted members of both tutorial
and non-tutorial staff, and most importantly to our beloved, loving and caring
parents,” he continued.
Applauding parents for their
sacrifices in keeping their wards in the school, the administrator charged them
to desist from withdrawing the students from the school during external
examinations, noting that such attitude demoralizes the efforts of the
administration.
“It only implies that such parents
believe in the power of expo. Such is an unfortunate example of parents to
their children. The Lord Jesus frowns at such parents who mislead little
children when He states that ’it would be better if such parents would have
millstone hung on their necks and themselves thrown into the sea.’
He reminded the students that
certificates are awarded to candidates based on character and in learning,
stressing that if preference is to be made, it would be made in favour of
character.
He finally urged all concerned to work together as veritable agents of
positive change in order to ensure that the college remains a ‘unique center
for moral and academic excellence’ rather than take undue advantage of any gap
that may be necessitated by the transition.
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