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Peaceville Academy graduates pioneer students

From The Punch · () English

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  • Peaceville International Academy celebrated its maiden graduation ceremony, with six students completing their pioneer set.
  • Pastor Folu Adeboye, Visioneer of the school, urged graduates to be guided by God and uphold the virtues they learned.
  • The school, established on faith and divine provision, aims to mold children with character traits like resilience, godliness, and integrity.

Peaceville International Academy marked a significant milestone with its maiden graduation ceremony, celebrating the academic journey of its first cohort of six students. The event, held at the school's site within Redemption City along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway in Ogun State, was graced by the Visioneer of the college, Pastor Folu Adeboye.

Donโ€™t leave behind everything you have learnt here. Carry with you the virtues, the word of God, the mindset of Christ.

โ€” Pastor Folu AdeboyeVisioneer of Peaceville International Academy, advising the graduating students.

Pastor Adeboye, wife of the Redeemed Christian Church of God's General Overseer, charged the graduating students to embrace divine guidance and integrate the virtues imparted during their secondary education into their lives. She emphasized the importance of maintaining a Christ-centered mindset, stating, "Anything outside Christ is crisis." Adeboye encouraged the graduands to seek divine leadership during life's challenges and continue their spiritual growth beyond the physical schooling.

Anything outside Christ is crisis. When you are at a crossroads, remember and ask Christ to lead you.

โ€” Pastor Folu AdeboyeVisioneer of Peaceville International Academy, emphasizing spiritual guidance.

She revealed that the school was founded on faith, love for God, and divine provision, reflecting a commitment to holistic education. Parents were urged to continue nurturing the children's development, building upon the foundation laid by the school. The institution, which will be four years old in September, remains dedicated to fostering character development, emphasizing resilience, godliness, integrity, consistency, empathy, and excellence in its students.

This school is established on faith, love of God and the provision of God.

โ€” Pastor Folu AdeboyeVisioneer of Peaceville International Academy, describing the school's foundation.

Head of School, Dolapo Fatoki, also addressed the graduands, imploring them to be exemplars of honesty, kindness, discipline, respect, and integrity. Fatoki advised them to let God influence their decisions and to be ambassadors of their faith, school, and families, demonstrating godliness and humility. Pastor Daniel Olawande delivered an exhortation, cautioning the students against life's pitfalls and encouraging them to pursue greatness with spiritual awareness.

Do not leave God behind; let Him be your guide. In every decision, both big and small, acknowledge God.

โ€” Dolapo FatokiHead of School, Peaceville International Academy, urging students to maintain faith.
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