Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Saturday said his achievements in life can easily be attributed to the lessons he learnt and gained at the Federal Government College (FGC), Warri, Delta State.

The Governor who spoke at the Golden Jubilee grand reunion of FGC, Warri, his alma mater, said all the knowledge and discipline impacted in him during his secondary school days in the College contributed largely to who he is today, just as he urged his old school mates to come together and ensure the vision of the school is kept alive.

The Governor who went down memory lane to recall some of his good old days said, “Indeed, my becoming a governor can be attributed to what I gained and learnt from this school. We must come together, all of us to ensure that the vision of the establishment of the school must not die.

“So it is a great honour to all of us to return here after decades and celebrate this 50th anniversary. We are benefiting from the vision planted years ago.”

“I want to assure the Principal that we are going to bring back the good old days of this school.

I wish all the students well and pray that you all be better and more successful than all of us here today.

“I like to say a big welcome to seniors and juniors. One great thing about this school is that no matter what you become in life your senior remains your senior.”

Governor Ambode also used the occasion to restate the commitment of his administration to revamp the educational system in Lagos, saying that it will go a long way to shape the future of the next generation.

He said his government will stop at nothing to ensure that students are exposed to quality education, which according to him will go a long way to determine how far they go in life.

He said, “Let me remind you all that the focus of my administration on education remains steadfast and consistent because no nation toys with the future of her youths. So in Lagos, education is given high priority in the scheme of change because it’s the growth and development is to invest heavily in Education”.

In his keynote address, Professor Godini Darah, also an alumnus of the College, gave reasons why the establishments of Unity Schools have brought about unity and progress in the Country.

He said the establishment of FGC in Warri, just like any other Unity School in the country was not in vain.”

“We must make sure that the vision that was introduced 50 years ago remains solid and active”, Professor Darah said.

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode (middle), with National President, Federal Government College, Warri, Mr. Chyna Iwuanyawu (right) and Deputy Director, Federal Ministry of Education/Principal of Federal Government College, Warri, Mr. Abiodun Fabiyi (left), during one of the programmes lined up for the 50th Anniversary of Federal Government College (FGC), Warri in Delta State, on Saturday, February 27, 2016.

L-R: Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode (2nd right), making his remark during one of the programmes lined up for the 50th Anniversary of Federal Government College (FGC), Warri in Delta State, on Saturday, February 27, 2016. With him are Deputy Governor, Kaduna State & Alumni of the School, Arch. Barnabas Bala; Deputy Director, Federal Ministry of Education/Principal of Federal Government College, Warri, Mr. Abiodun Fabiyi and National President, Federal Government College, Warri, Mr. Chyna Iwuanyawu.

L-R: Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode (2nd left), with Professor Godini Darah; Deputy Governor, Kaduna State & Alumni of the School, Arch. Barnabas Bala and a guest during one of the programmes lined up for the 50th Anniversary of Federal Government College (FGC), Warri in Delta State, on Saturday, February 27, 2016.

L-R: Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi (3rd left); Student of FGC, Miss Belinda Darah; Alumni of the School, Professor Godini Darah; Deputy Governor, Kaduna State & Alumni of the School, Arch. Barnabas Bala; a guest and Student of FGC, Miss Fatima Adewoyin during one of the programmes lined up for the 50th Anniversary of Federal Government College (FGC), Warri in Delta State, on Saturday, February 27, 2016.

L-R: Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode (middle), in a group photograph with students of Federal Government College (FGC), Warri in Delta State during one of the programmes lined up for the 50th Anniversary of the School, on Saturday, February 27, 2016.

L-R: Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode (3rd right), Country Senior Partner, Nigeria & Regional West, Pricewater HouseCoopers, Mr. Uyi Akpata (3rd left) and some of the old students of Federal Government College, Warri, during one of the programmes lined up for the 50th Anniversary of the School, on Saturday, February 27, 2016.

L-R: Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode (6th right); Attorney General & Commissioner for Justice. Mr. Adeniji Kazeem (3rd left), Country Senior Partner, Nigeria & Regional West, Pricewater HouseCoopers, Mr. Uyi Akpata (middle) and other old students of Federal Government College, Warri, during one of the programmes lined up for the 50th Anniversary of the School, on Saturday, February 27, 2016.