...sues for excellence
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A former Leader of Okobo Legislative Council, Hon. Christopher Okon has charged secondary school students of Okobo extraction to avoid cultism and shun other forms of social vices, in order to promote excellence and avoid being tagged 'societal misfits'.
Hon. Okon made the counsel during the 2017 edition of Annual Inter House Sports Competition organised by the management of Comprehensive Secondary School, Okobo, held in Friday, 31st March, 2017.
Presiding as Chairman of the occasion, Hon. Christopher Okon took turn to warn students from across secondary schools in Okobo who thronged in to witness the event against the dangers of cultism.
"I hope as I am speaking, I am not speaking to any cultist? I hope you all know that cultism has not even one advantage?
"I am aware of the pressure being put on the children of God in universities, secondary and even primary schools by those who have made themselves ambassadors of doom and I believe none of you here is one of them", he stressed.
Asserting that Comprehensive Secondary School being the most populous secondary school in Okobo has produced a host of stars in every facet of the society, Hon. Okon who is an immediate past State EXCO. Member of the Akwa Ibom PDP urged the young lads to remain committed to their studies, warning them against being overpowered by youthful exuberance.
"Whoever is here should count him or herself privileged to be here, because this school has produced so many excellent personalities and if you remain focused in your academic work, there shall be no limitations hampering from becoming excellent as a professional, a politician, a clergy, even as an athlete.
"A former student of Comprehensive Secondary School made Okobo and Akwa Ibom proud by becoming the overall best graduating student in the University of Uyo in 2013/2014 academic session. This is to tell you that you are not limited in any way.
"So, whenever you see anybody advising you to join them in promoting vandalism and wickedness, remember that I once told you that such a person is an enemy of your dreams, then ask that person to show you where his negative activities has taken him to." These were the words of Hon. Chris Okon.
The event which featured march past, cultural displays and sporting competitions by competitors from various participating houses, particularly track events in both male and female categories, was attended largely by the traditional ruling class, politicians, educationists, visiting guests, students from various schools, as well as teaming spectators from across Okobo.
It is noteworthy that this year's Inter House Sports Competition in Comprehensive Secondary School, Okobo marks the first in a decade, as emphasised by the school's principal, Pastor Effiong Esio Okwong, who expressed excitement and a deep sense of appreciation to the school's PTA and staff, on the occasion, while briefing the press
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