Education

Proprietor urges outgoing students to be good ambassadors

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3 years ago

July 31, 2022

The proprietor JFK Progressive School, Pastor Kayode Jegede, on Saturday has urged graduants to be good ambassadors as they move to the next level of their academic pursuit.

The proprietor urges graduands to always remember the good moral they learnt in school which includes: the fear of God, hard work, honesty and humility, in all their endeavours.

“My advice to the graduants is that they should always remember that they must be the best in all character.

They should remember that they are good ambassador of JFK and always continue to keep the good name of the school.

“They should continue to aspire higher and the sky is the limit for them because I see them going places, they are the leaders of tomorrow,”he said.

According to him, the school started in 2011 when it was name ‘JFK International School’

“We change the name later to JFK Progressive School due to some internal arrangement.

“Since we started the school have gone far, we thank God for where we are today, we are writing West African Examinations Council (WAEC), National Examination Council (NECO) in our school.

“Our students wrote Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) score 250 and above, this is first set of SS3 graduating .
“Some of them also sat forJunior Secondary School Certificate (JSCE) and West African Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) they did well.

“We are expecting results from WAEC and I believe they will have outstanding results,” he said.

He noted that the school participated in a school talent competition and they did well.
“The school participated in a talent hunt competition organized by Christ Embassy church in Lugbe. We came second.

He added that the motto of the school is: Knowledge, Progress and Excellence.
On his part, the school administrator, Kabiru Yabubu, said the school is committed to the success of each student.
“We make sure that we touch the area that will bring the best in our students, we always come out with good results whenever we go for any school competition.

” We face challenges and we are committee to slove any challenges that come out way.
“We have some students that were not doing well when they came here by God grace they are doing well.

“We work in the area we they are lacking to put them in the same level with their pairs.
“We build them for a better tomorrow,”he said.
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Education

Inclusive Education Boost as Deaf-Tech, Federal University of Lafia Roll Out Master’s in Disability Studies

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1 week ago

September 26, 2025

The Gleamer

Joel Ajayi

In a major step toward advancing inclusive education in Nigeria, Deaf-in-Tech, an initiative of Data-Lead Africa, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Federal University of Lafia (FULAFIA) to establish a Professional Master’s Degree in Disability Studies.

The signing ceremony, held at Deaf-in-Tech’s headquarters in Abuja, featured a goodwill message from Prof. Adaka Terfa Ahon, Director of the Centre for Disability Studies, who represented FULAFIA’s Vice Chancellor, Prof. Shehu Abdul Rahman. He reaffirmed the university’s commitment to championing disability and inclusion in its academic innovation and planning.

The new Master’s programme will adopt a hybrid learning model, with online classes complemented by in-person sessions at Deaf-in-Tech’s training facility in Abuja. It is designed to build expertise in disability-inclusive governance, education, and development across sectors.

Executive Director of Deaf-in-Tech and Co-Founder of Data-Lead Africa, Dr. Arowolo Ayoola, described the collaboration as a “structural shift” in how institutions and professionals engage with disability issues. “The inclusion journey must begin with knowledge, and we are proud to partner with a progressive university like FULAFIA,” he said.

Beyond the postgraduate programme, the partnership will also establish a Deaf-in-Tech Club on FULAFIA’s campus — the first of its kind — to empower Deaf students with technology skills, mentorship, and innovation opportunities. Additional initiatives include a ₦1 million academic excellence reward for any Deaf student who graduates with a First Class, as well as the development of a disability-accessible website and digital database for the Centre for Disability Studies, built to WCAG 2.1 global accessibility standards.

The alliance underscores both institutions’ commitment to building inclusive systems and celebrating excellence, while positioning Deaf-in-Tech as a catalyst for bridging the gap between disability and the digital economy.

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