Who do
you most admire? A former teacher, a world leader, a neighbor, your boss? As
adults, we tend to give little thought to the idea of having a “role model,” as
we regard this to be a quality that children seek from the adults in their
lives. However, if you stop and consider who most influences you now, and
why, you’ll no doubt agree that the people you admire now are giving you your
most important life lessons.
It is based on these ideas that WATFON was set up in Nigeria.
Ever heard of WATFON before?
This acronym simply means 'We Are The Future Of Our Nation'.
WATFON is organized annually by Edumark Consult, with the core objectives of Inspiring Patriotism,Celebrating Role Models and Promoting Unity among these young Nigerians.
On the 5th of March, 2014, at about 10am, at 10 DEGREE EVENTS CENTRE, Oregun-Ikeja, students from all parts of Lagos State joined other students from other states to learn, get inspired and listen to role models from different walks of life.
The Fountain Heights Secondary School family was there to grace the momentous occasion.
Below are clips from the event:
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| Her Excellency, Mrs. Olufunso Amosu, wife of the Executive Governor of Ogun State. She was one of the discussant who shared her wealth of experience to inspire students present at the event. |
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| Seating at Stephanie's left hand side, is Dr. (Mrs.) Tokunbo Awolowo-Dosumu, daughter of the sage, Chief Obafemi Awolowo. She has been known to always standing for the truth-an impressive model students learnt a lot from. |
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| The Former Commissioner for Education and Health-Lagos State, Dr. Leke Pitan and our radiant Environmental Scientist/Actress, Stephanie Okereke, who thrilled the crowd on "Things I Wish I Had Known At 16". |
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| A cross-section of students from our uncommon school, Fountain Heights Secondary School, Surulere-Lagos. Learning from role models. |
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| A cross-section of students from Top Grade Secondary School, Surulere-Lagos. Focused on important personalities at the event. They are an epitome of organization. |
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A colourful group from...? The ever-dynamic and colourful dance group from Fountain Heights Secondary School, who dazzled the audience with their flexibility and agility. |
The cake of Unity on display at the event.
Yes, at this 8th Edition of WATFON celebration, with the title, "For The Love Of My Nation", those of us present at the occasion learnt from mentors.
True, role
models who uphold high ethical or moral values are typically not the people
whose stories make it to the press or social media. We’ve all been exposed to
public figures who might qualify as “anti” role models.
One of the inspiring
messages from the Brown and Treviño study is that people actually prefer to
have ethical leaders.
When you play fair, communicate directly, and in general demonstrate that you hold high standards, other people actually do look up to you.
If for no other reason than to be liked and respected, taking the moral high ground may be the one that ultimately benefits you as well as those who look up to you as their inspiration.
When you play fair, communicate directly, and in general demonstrate that you hold high standards, other people actually do look up to you.
If for no other reason than to be liked and respected, taking the moral high ground may be the one that ultimately benefits you as well as those who look up to you as their inspiration.
However, to you out there. With the present state of our country, do you objectively agree that there are role models in Nigeria?
Please, kindly leave your comment below.
Great job Ben. I'm following you. lol
ReplyDeleteBen, Fantastic job you are doing with the students. Keep it up. The sky is your limit.
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