Was-Lat Schools Old Students’ Association, (WSOSA), on Sunday gathered to celebrate their teacher, administrator, author, founder and proprietor of Was-Lat Schools, Lagos, Dr. Wasiu O. Adumadeyein who nurtured and groomed them into becoming successful citizens.
The event held at Onikan youth center had students, teachers, alumni and guests turn up in native attires, also witnessed various performance by the students and documentary of teaching profession.
Describing Dr. Adumadeyein as a nation builder, the old students stressed the need for alumni association to reward excellence and diligence. In his remarks, chairman planning committee of the association, Mr. Toheed Olaope said, “WSOSA provided an opportunity to celebrate 30 years of teaching profession of our teacher, father and mentor, Dr. Wasiu O. Adumadeyein, the proprietor Was-Lat Schools, Lagos.”
The celebrant launch a book to mark his 30 years in teaching service both public and private schools titled ‘Cybercrime (Yahoo-Yahoo) Among Teenagers in Nigeria’ by
Dr. Wasiu O. Adumadeyein. The book reviewer, former student of Was-Lat Schools,
Dr. Olumide Olugbemi-Gabriel, Department of Language and Literary Studies, Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti, addressed the pertinent issue in the advert of the fabric of Nigerian youth culture of internet digital space.
Speaking at the event, the National President, National Association of private school proprietors, Chief Yomi said, “we are here to identify, celebrate and witness a 30 years of impactful and selfless service to humanity to a dedicated, teacher, administrator and author”.
“This is a man worth to be celebrated in the affairs of education especially private subsector because people like him can only know better tomorrow”.
“His latest book launch Cybercrime is also worthy of note as it’s touches on moral, and values that is the foundation of upbringing of any child. I encourage parents to get the book, read and drawing lessons to cater for their children not to fall into cyber crime.
“We can only wish him more fruitful years and more years to serve his fatherland.”
Mr. M. T. Amusa, President NAPPS, Lagos state chapter and Chairman, CEO OMAR Group of Schools, said “we are here to celebrate our man, boss, and a visionary leader that is marking 30th anniversary of being a teacher and properitor of a private school, who has impacted and touched so many lives to rejoice with him.
“The old students both public and private schools, he has thought decided to organised and celebrated him when he is still alive, Kudos to them. Majority of them today are successful professionals in all the field of their endeavors such as medical doctors, chartered accountant, professor, IT guru and musician stars.
“l wish him success in whatever he lays his hands on.”
According to Mr. Micheal O. Richard , Chairman, Lagos Island NAPPS and Proprietor Greats Private school. “It is a fantastic thing to be here especially when you are dedicated yourself in teaching profession and see alot of children you have impacted in their lives doing great things in the society. it is a thing of joy and happiness for him.
“He also launched a book Cybercrime (Yahoo Yahoo). This is another credit to him and by building the moral of the children to be a good citizen to the society”.
The celebrant, Dr. Wasiu O. Adumadeyein expressed his appreciation to WSOSA for organised this special events to his marks 30th anniversary in the teaching industry.
