• as Oseni restates commitment to fix Olounde-Harmony estate road

Vice Chancellor of the Osun State University, Prof Odunayo Clement Adebooye; a serving member of the Federal House of Representatives representing Ibarapa East/Ido federal constituency, Hon. Aderemi Oseni and the Chairman of the Lagos Island Local Government, Hon. Tijani Adetoyese Olusi over the weekend in Ibadan, Oyo State capital bagged the meritorious awards of the Lariken International College for their contributions to the society.

Oseni awards came a few days after his team of engineers stormed the college’s campus area located on Olounde-Harmony Estate, Ologuneru Ibadan in readiness for the fulfillment of the campaign promise of the lawmaker to rehabilitate and tar the 3km Olounde-Harmony Estate road.

Oseni, a notable man of God and philanthropist before his election into the National Assembly owns a construction company, Step Development Limited.

Presently, the Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Federal Road Maintenance Agency (FERMA), Oseni is renowned for his legendary contributions to humanity and his constituency in Ido and Ibarapa local government areas of the State, in particular.

The lawmaker was represented at the event by his team led by Hon. Niyi Yusu.

A source in Olounde-Harmony Estate said, “The FERMA officials have come to inspect the road leading to the Lariken International College, a day or two before the graduation ceremony of the college where Oseni was awarded for his contributions to humanity.

“Recall also that he (Oseni) had said that fixing the road leading to Lariken would be his contribution to the educational development of that area.”

Both Oseni and Olusi who was also the special guest of Honour donated N500,000 each to the College during their separate remarks at the Class of 2023 of Lariken International College.

The students held their valedictory service and prize-giving ceremony on Friday, August 25, 2023, which coincided with the 13th graduation programme of the college.

While appreciating Rep Oseni; Hon. Olusi; Prof Adebooye; and the Chairman, Governing Council of the Lariken International College, Prof Olusola Kehinde (Vice Chancellor, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta), the Director of the school, Engr Idowu Jiboku prayed God to repay all their good deeds for the College.

On this year’s graduands, Jiboku, who holds a B.Sc in Chemical Engineering, M.Sc in Petroleum Engineering, and MMP in Psychology, said: “Lariken International College is an exceptional institution, where dreams are nurtured, aspirations take flight, and lifelong bonds are forged. Last year, there was a national outcry about low scores in UTME. Still, our very own Agbedetse Omagbitse was able to pull in 320 as the highest score for the school. She was closely trailed with some who scored 300 plus, and lots of 290s.

“This year, however, we have an exceptional and unprecedented scenario. Unlike before when only one student had the highest score per set, three of our graduating students had an impressive 337 out of 400. They are Josiah Destiny Samuel, Lawal Olamide Esther, and Iyin Olumide. Many others followed suit, with scores in the 300s, 290s, and upper quadrant 200s. These achievements not only reflect the dedication and diligence of our students but also the unwavering commitment of our dedicated educators and the unwavering support of our parents.

“Our students’ success was equally evident in the West African Senior Secondary Certificate Examination
(WASSCE), with outstanding results across various subjects. These accomplishments are a testament to our commitment to academic excellence and integrity, without resorting to examination malpractice.

“Here is the breakdown. English Language 100%; Mathematics 94%; Further Mathematics 87%; Chemistry 100%; Physics 100%: Biology 100%; Agricultural Science 100%; Civic Education 100%; Economics 92%;
Geography 100%; CRS 100%; Government 100%; Literature 100%; Financial Accounting 100%; Commerce 63%; Technical Drawing 100%; Yoruba 100%; GSM 83%; French 38%; Catering 56%; Data Processing 100%; Cosmetology 95%; Computer Studies 100%; Photography 92%; Visual Art 100%. If you ask me, not many schools can pull off this amazing feat in the absence of examination malpractice.”

The graduation ceremony which was chaired by the Vice Chancellor, of Osun State University (UNIOSUN), Prof Odunayo Adebooye, also had in attendance, the Vice Chancellor, of Federal University of Agriculture Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Prof Olusola Kehinde, who is the Chairman, Governing Board of Lariken International College. They both charged the graduates of the college to key into the advancement in technologies and leverage the same to solve challenges of the world.

The Chairman of NUJ in the state, Chief Ademola Babalola, also remarked: “This is a very good school. I recommend it to all and sundry. I can confirm that the school does not condone indiscipline and examination malpractice, yet its students have the best results in the West African Senior Secondary Certificate Examination (WASSCE), and UTME.

“We need more schools like this. Those schools out there like Lariken International College, should keep up the good work. All of us need to raise the next generations of honest, brilliant, idealistic, hardworking, and God-fearing leaders.”

The best-graduating student in the 2023 Set, Josiah Destiny Samuel, received 16 different awards at the college. He emerged as the best student in Mathematics, English Language, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Economics, Agricultural Science, and even JAMB.

He scored 337 in UTME. Among the 66 students presented for the 2023 UTME by the college, 12 scored above 300, making the college one of the topmost and best schools in the state to post such results this year and as usual of its graduating students.