The Chairman, Board of Governors; Jextoban Secondary School, Pastor Emmanuel Adedayo Ojo has said that child upbringing in the digital age calls for cooperation between parents and the school.

Speaking at the 27th valedictory service and graduation ceremony, Ojo said that both parties must share the same core values so as not to work at cross purposes against each other.

“We believe that if our nation is going to be upright, the process must start from homes, then the schools and the various religious organisations to which the children are exposed because charity begins from home.”

Ojo, who listed a number of the school’s achievement, said “In fulfilment of our mission statement, our products continue to shine wherever they find themselves. What we try to do in Jextoban is to lay a solid foundation upon which our students can build as they move on to the next level in their academic pursuit and journey of life.”

In her goodwill message, the Proprietress, Mummy Adunola Ojo, who committed the graduating students into God’s hands, prayed that they excel beyond measure and flourish in wisdom and understanding.

“It is with great joy that I celebrate with you today as I formally hand you over to your parents, guardians, friends, and family who have come to witness this special day.

“I vividly remember when many of you arrived—so tender and full of promise. The school community embraced the responsibility of nurturing and educating you, not just academically but also in godly values and virtues.

“To the glory of God, I am delighted to see you now standing tall, proudly lifting the banner of Jesus, just as you have been taught. You have been groomed in the principles of integrity, self-discipline, tolerance, fairness, and impartiality in moral judgment.”

Also speaking, Elizabeth Abegunde, who was excited to be the best graduating student, said it was a realisation of her dream to be best student in her set. She thanked her teachers and the school for the support including grooming her into what she has become.