Embrace positive learning, Lagos monarch charges pupils

The traditional ruler of Otumara community, High Chief Kehinde Kalejaiye, has advised pupils and children to shun cultism and embrace positive learning for a brighter and more rewarding future.

Kalejaiye who is the grand patron of Lagos Mainland and Yaba Local Government Schools Sports Officers Association, gave the advice at the annual Inter-House Sports competitions of Lagos Mainland Local Government Primary School, Ijero Baptist Primary School and U.A.M.C Eleja Primary School, Ebute-Meta (west) Lagos held on Thursday and Friday at the schools’ premises.

The traditional ruler urged the pupils to be conscious of their safety and environment and report any suspicious moves, physical harassment or anyone trying to lure them into cultism or wanting to take advantage of them to their teachers or parents.

He said, “We thank Almighty God for making this sports event a successful one.

“I commend all participants in various categories of sporting events including the teachers, pupils, and handlers in both schools. I must say, the event was well packaged. Congratulations.

“Also, let me state this, Ijero Baptist Primary School is very dear to my heart not just because the Omolara Kalejaiye Lemon House is sponsored by me but because I began my primary school education here before I left when I was in primary 2.

“In fact walking into the school premises brings to my mind the memories of yesterday. I give God all the glory for that.

“To the pupils, the best advice I can give and that which I have always been given is for you to be good children to your parents, teachers, and your neighbours.

“You should always obey your parents because being attentive and an obedient child is rewarding both now and in the future. Don’t join cultists and don’t move with bad friends. Face your education for a brighter and rewarding future. Let me ask you, is cultism good or bad? As you are aware cultism is bad, don’t join it. We are now in an age where cultism is being introduced to primary schools.

“You are leaders of tomorrow and that tomorrow is what you preparing for today. For a brighter future that lies ahead, if anybody tries to lure you into bad company or cultism, report such to your teachers at school or if it is at home, don’t hesitate to report such person to your parents.

“Always remember at all times to be a good child and a good ambassador of your school.”

“The highpoint of the sports events was the presentation of trophies and cash gifts to first, second, and third places by the grand patron.”