..Allah is our secret at Al - Salam - Proprietor
... We didn't regret enrolling our wards at As -Salam, says parents
Friends, parents, families, associates of learners’ and management of As -Salam Group of Schools, a leading Islamic School in Ilorin, Kwara State has come together to thank Almighty Allah on behalf of the school as they celebrate their 4th Graduation, and Prize Giving Ceremony.
The event which was held penultimate Sunday, at the school premise in Kangile community, Zango Area Ilorin, the Kwara State capital was indeed a memorable occasion for everyone in attendance and was graced by several Muslim dignitaries from far and near.
In his welcome address the Proprietor, As -Salam Group of Schools, Dr. Abdulsalam Issa Idris admonished parents never to relent in their parenting functions and to rise tall in discharging their roles and responsibilities, especially in today’s society.
According to him, 'this years graduation ceremony is unique in the sense that Almighty Allah in His magnificent mercies has kept us going in the last four years amidst the economic bites in the country, as our academic excellence was not daunting'.
"Infact, to God be the Glory in all ramification.As we started the program this morning, as human being, we were sceptical how it going to be. But at least, we thank Almighty Allah for the great success of this year's graduation ceremony. Despite the economic bites in the country, Allah has been in charge of our affairs and with prayers things have been moving steadily.
"As a Proprietor, my research into other schools within the metropolis availed me that our outgone pupils from basic 5 class are far better and incomparable to some Junior Secondary school students in other schools in terms of their academic prowess and this my affirmation can be attested to judging form today's graduation. To God Almighty be the Glory, " Abdulsalam said.
The elated erudite Islamic scholar lauded the people of Kangile community for the leverage given him to establish As - Salam Group of Schools in their domain, affirming that the school's tuition fee is the lowest in the state.
"The motive to which the citadel of learning was established four years ago was not for monetary gains, rather to raise future leaders who would uphold moral values system while blending Arabic studies with Western education. We thank God that we're achieving these and we have not derailed from mission and vision to which As-Salam Group of Schools was birthed.
"What we're collecting as school fee is unquantifiable to what we are offering them in terms of leaning which all parents had attested to here today. We have nothing less down thirsty teachers to which the proceeds from the school fees could not meet their salaries except we argument it outside source. We thank Allah that is helping us despite the hardship in the country," the Proprietor stressed.
Abdulsalam congratulated the Graduands for completing their studies and achieving a new milestone. He echoed that their hard work, determination, and perseverance has paid off, and more than, the school is indeed proud of their accomplishments.
The Proprietor however challenged the graduands as they proceed to another chapter of their lives to imbibe Islamic teachings learnt during their years in the school and reminded them to stay true to the principles of Islamic faith and always uphold and lift the banner of Islam wherever they find themselves because not only that Islam is a blessing to Muslims but also, a source of moral compass and total guide since it is a complete way of life.
"I urged you graduands to remain steadfast in upholding islamic teachings as you go forth from the School and strive to make positive impact in the world. You are the future leaders of our ummah, and it is up to you to carry the torch of Islam and ensure that its light shines brightly for generations to come,” the erudite Islamic scholar added
Earlier in his speech, the Chairman of the occasion Mr. Dauda Isiaq Dodo from the Exams Department of the Kwara State Ministry of Education acknowledged that As - Salam Group of Schools have actually maintain both the International and Indigenous curriculum, saying the pupils presentation and fluency in both Arabic and English languages was extremely incredible.
"I am here today to honor the invitation of As - Salam Group of Schools to celebrate it's fourth annual graduation. Actually, with what I have seen here today, it confirmed that they are doing to the international standard and they have maintain both the International and Indigenous curriculum. Judging from the standard I have seen , it is unequivocal to say that As -Salam Group of Schools is up to standard.
"Everything I saw here today is apparently a dectum of moral and ethical standard inherent in the pupils and students. I would want to implore the Management of As-Salam Group of Schools not to limit their search light to primary and secondary school alone, but to aspire for Tertiary Institution. How I wish I enroll my children here to be a partaker of sound academic prowess that I have witnessed here today, " Dodo exclaimed.
In the same vein, a parent, Mrs. Mustapha Ipadeola confirmed that six of her wards are in As -Salam Group of Schools and said she did not regret enrolling them in the school.
"A lot of academic changes have taken place in the lives of my children since they joined As-Salam Group of Schools. I enrolled six of my children here and I did not regret bringing them here. I pray Allah will continue to soar higher In sha Allah," Ipadeola prayed.
- As - Salam school has brought our town into limelight - Chairman, Kangile community
The Chairman of Kangile community in Zango Area of Ilorin, Kwara State, Mr. Sanni Tunde Lukman has affirmed to newsmen that the establishment of As- Salam Group of Schools within the convine of the town have projected the image of the community to the global world.
Sanni states this on Sunday while answering questions from our reporter at this year 4th Graduation and Prize giving ceremony of the school.
He said: "This is my first time of coming to this citadel of learning. In fact , what I saw today is more than my expectation and I can confirm to you that this school has prospect. I strongly believe that As-Salam Group of Schools will produce great leaders in future.
"I pray Allah to bestore more wisdom to the staff and management of the school so as to sustain this feat. I can tell you for free that As-Salam Group of Schools has brought recognition and limelight to Kangile. It has really spread the name of our community to the globe world and we are very happy to be associated with the school management," the community chairman affirmed.
In his word, the coordinator of As-Salam Group of Schools, Yusuf Olawale charged the graduands to a good ambassador of the school and endeavor to discover themselves.
According to him, 'we're in a time where self discovery is utmost instead of waiting for what government or anybody would do for you, hence the graduating pupils should believe in themselves and be a worthy ambassador of their Alma matter'
"As-Salam Group of Schools is a collective mission that I vividly saw to it's birth when it seems to possible. So I was part of the personnel who started the initiative before it becomes a reality.
"Naturally, in life, there is no success that comes easy. Every success has to do adapt to series of ups and down, but here we are within four years, our successes speaks for us as if it was fifteen years we give the Glory to Almighty Allah.
"As- Salam is a school that can compete variably with many international schools and within the twinkles of four years,the mission is soaring. The school started last four years and we wish it goes beyond this level.
"Our mission for Tertiary Institution is in the pipeline. My message to the graduands is that they should discover themselves and be a good ambassador of this school, " the coordinator appealed.
In her goodwill message, the Proprietress of the school, Hajia Nafisat Abdulsalam thank all the dignitaries presence for their time left to celebrate with the school. She prayed Allah to grant them journey mercies back to their various destination.
