By Gloria Josiah
Model Secondary School (MSS) Maitama, a renowned Public school in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) known for its academic excellence and discipline, has successfully appointed new student leaders.
The newly appointed prefects will serve for the 2025/2026 academic session, taking on the responsibility of maintaining order and upholding the school’s values.
At the official decoration ceremony, the Director Principal, Dr. Judith Olure, emphasized the significance of student leadership, stating that the transition was necessary as the outgoing prefects in SS3 prepare for their WAEC and NECO examinations scheduled for May.
She noted that the new prefects were selected based on merit, character, and commitment to their academics. Addressing the newly appointed prefects, Dr. Olure urged them to take their leadership roles seriously, remain responsible, and lead by example stressing the importance of diligence, punctuality and good conduct.
She explained that it is an opportunity given to them to serve and not to be served hence they must maintain discipline and warned against any form of misconduct or bullying, which would not be tolerated by the school authority.
She commended the outgoing prefects for their commitment to ensuring a conducive learning environment and enforcing school regulations.
The Guest Speaker,Ms Chevonne Jibromah , President, Future Focus Foundation who spoke on Leadership Skills said ,being a leader is to render selfless service to fellow students and the school and their role is to make the learning environment a better place for all regardless of position.
She highlighted some key leadership skills which includes responsibility and accountability,communication skills in active listening, understand the concerns of students and report them appropriately, teamwork to foster unity among students, seeking advice and make balanced decisions,be confident,honest on all things and have high moral standard among others.
She advised them to be flexible in adjusting to school challenges and manage their emotions and those of others.
Also speaking, Mrs. Akanu Ugoma,the Senior Mistress Special Duties congratulated the new prefects and encouraged them to see their positions as an opportunity to serve their peers while balancing their academic work as excellence in both areas would define their tenure.
In his acceptance speech, Master Abdulkadir Amir,the newly appointed Headboy expressed gratitude to the school management for the confidence placed in them, assuring that they would uphold the values and discipline for which MSS Maitama is known.
The highlight of the brief ceremony was the official decorations of the new Prefects with applause from students and a charge from the school authority urging the students to support their new leaders and continue striving for excellence in academics and character.