By Ikenna Nwokedi

A total of One Hundred and Fourteen (114) pupils have graduated to the next level of their academic career at Ebelechukwu International Group of Schools, Nkpor for the 2024/2025 academic session.

This was revealed by the management of the school during their graduation ceremony held on Sunday, 27th July, 2025 at the school premises domiciled in Nkpor town in Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra State.

Twenty-six (26) pupils graduated from Kindergarten to Basic One, Thirty-seven (37) graduated from Basic Six to Junior Secondary School (JSS) One while Fifty-one of them are graduating from the Senior Secondary School (SSS) three to higher schools.

According to the Proprietor of the school, Mr. Ebelechukwu Chukwukelu stated that the day marked a significant milestone in the lives of the graduating pupils and students as it is a day of celebration of hard work, excellence, reflection and thanksgiving to God for his grace and faithfulness.

Mr. Chukwukelu thanked the parents and guardians for their unwavering support, cooperation and sacrifice which was significant to the success story of the unsung heroes of the children's educational journey while also eulogizing the committed teachers and staff for their dedication, resilience and passion in nurturing talents and building characters.

The Proprietor of Ebelechukwu Int'l Group of Schools, admonished the graduating pupils to carry the values and discipline instilled in them in the course of their academic sojourns as ambassadors of the school and ensure integrity, diligence and excellence remains their guiding principles wherever they go.

In his remarks, Chairman of the occasion, Mr. Uchenna Nwofia commended the school management for their efforts in instilling the right values into the pupils as can be seen with their performance in the colourful graduation ceremony, termly results and inter-school competitions. Mr. Nwofia affirmed that formal education is still the right step towards human capital development and societal growth. He also eulogized the school management and teachers for their efforts, dedication and commitment in moulding and shaping the career of the pupils through character and learning. 

In his valedictory speech, the outgoing Senior Prefect, Chibueze Grace stated that the occasion is a day for celebration and reflection highlighting their hard work, perseverance and dedication in the course of their academic pursuit. Master Chibueze described their academic journey as rigorous, interesting and goal oriented. He thanked their teachers and parents for their unwavering support in their academic success stories. 

One of the parents of the pupils, Mrs Esther Okafor commended the school management for moulding and nurturing their children and wards both physically, mentally and socially to go further in their academic pursuit. She described the school as one of the best in the state and indeed the entire South East Geopolitical zone.

Other activities that made the school's graduation ceremony colourful were parades by basic 4 and secondary section, Presentation by Basic 3 class, News Cast by the Secondary Section, Fashion parade by Kindergarten 2, Talk show and Cultural dance.

There was also a special prayer session said by the Proprietor's wife, Mrs Gabriele Chukwukelu for the graduating pupils of the secondary section.

Highpoints of the graduation ceremony
 was the presentation of certificates and gift items to the best graduating pupils and cutting of the graduation cake.