MAKING A DIFFERENCE
Report Of LTA Gradating
Ceremony for its 2nd set of students.
Saturday 21st of
September may just be another for some, but for a few young minds, it remains among
the most memorable days of their lives.
The Graduation Ceremony for the 2nd
set of students of Life Transformers Academy was scheduled to start by 4pm on
the fateful day. As early as 3pm, students and guest had begun to troop into
the venue one at a time. The hall was colorfully adorned with a Green &
Yellow backdrop design & the engineers and sound men were set for what
would turn out to be a history making event.
At about 4pm the event began with
a short opening prayer and the singing of the first and second stanza the
Nigerian national Anthem. Mr. Michael
Airhunuoje was up next to deliver his welcome address. In his heart touching
address, he expounded on the need for individuals to take on the responsibility
of saving the future by contributing to the development of young people
wherever they found themselves. He furthered charged the graduating students of
the academy to become worthy ambassadors of the academy and keep everything
they’ve learnt in the past one month close to their hearts always.
After his address, Mrs. Ndudi
Bowei was called upon to express her thoughts about LTA. In her usual
charismatic and charming style, she saluted the courage of the director to take
up the responsibility of transforming his world. She believes that the Academy
is on the right track in the development of the youths. She advised the graduating
set to take what they’ve heard in the academy to their friends and colleagues
all around; stating that the easiest way to keep learning is to keep teaching.
The Facilitators of the Academy
were given the opportunity to talk about their teaching experience; after which
the students were called upon to comment on their time in LTA. All their
testimonies left the audience & facilitators in an amazed state; as they
poured out their hearts one after the other.
Here are a few accounts from the students:
Mr. Samuel Edet: “I had just
attended a seminar that seemed like this one, so when I heard about LTA, I was
like… What do I want to learn here, that I don’t know before? Is it not like
other academies that will just keep talking to us with no effect? However,
after attending the first class, EVERYTHING CHANGED. IT was like I didn’t know
anything. Every facilitator had a way of bringing things that sounded so
abstract back to reality. It was truly a worthy experience for me. Thank God I
did not take it for granted. Please friends, it is important you keep learning.
No one knows it all”.
Another student Mr. Osas Igbinoba
had this to say: “I want to thank God for keeping me alive to be a part of this
Academy; it is one of the best things that have happened to my life. Right now,
I feel I should keep taking dose of these lectures everyday like a tablet. This
whole course has completely changed my life & my mode of thinking. God
Bless you LTA”.
It wasn’t just a men’s affair as
Miss Victoria Ifeanyi had this to say: “LTA has indeed transformed my life, it
has changed my thinking process, and it has made me understand that I AM A
LEADER. It has shown me that rather than complaining about the society, I
should play my part in making it better. LTA has made me see that I AM THE
GOVERNMENT and that my actions determine the future of this country. I have now
made up my mind to make a difference in my world and not just live my life
anyhow. Thank you my Facilitators, and I thank God because I could attend this
course”.
These and many more were the
testimonies of the graduating set.
Friends, families and guests present gave a few remarks as the students
were awarded a CERTIFICATE OF EXCELLENCE amidst cheers and ovation from those
present.
The Director, thanked everyone
for coming, while stressing that the journey has just begin; He announced that
Life Transformers Academy is preparing for an Event in October just before the
commencement of the 3rd and final FOUNDATIONAL CERTIFICATE COURSE
for the year 2013. He urged the guests to visit the academy’s site: www.lifetransformersacademy.com,
follow on twitter @ltanig or call 08171168742 for further details.
Indeed, Life Transformers Academy
is the right place for the mind that needs total transformation. Big
Congratulations to the 2nd Graduating Set… Your Story Of Greatness
has begun.
