… Says School Has All It Takes To Offer Technical Education
 – Confirms 217 Candidates, Inducts 227 Graduands into Old Boys Association, Rewards Outstanding Students
** Commissions 6-Apartment Teachers Quarters, Chemistry Lab, Igbo Language Lab Named after Late Ezeanyanwu Chidera
By Mmaduabuchi Onwumelu and Emmanuel Chigozie
The Catholic Bishop of Awka Diocese, His Lordship Most Reverend Paulinus Ezeokafor, has urged Christians to stop playing the roles of judges over others, as God remains the outmost judge, reports Mmaduabuchi Onwumelu.
Bishop Ezeokafor gave the advice in a homily on Sunday, 26th October 2025, during a Pastoral Visit to St Michael’s Model Comprehensive Secondary School, Nimo in Njikoka Local Government Area, Anambra State, which featured the confirmation of 217 candidates; commissioning of projects built by the institution, induction of 227 graduands into their old boys association and prize presentations to outstanding students.
Bishop Ezeokafor, who announced that the school had all it took to be a Technical College, maintained that all souls had sinned and fallen short of the glory of God. He urged all to submit selves to God as well as being prayerful to obtain mercy at the end of their journey on earth.
‘Nobody is completely good before God. We have our limitations, but God expects us to do the right thing for us to be rewarded awesomely, God listens to the poor, defenceless, and those who are miserable. Let us always examine our conscience and pray at all times. By so doing, we would have secured a laudable life worthy of emulation,’ he stated.
He further commended the school Management over several improvements recorded in recent times and enjoined parents and teachers never to relent in instilling moral virtues into the students as it would assist them in building a solid foundation for tomorrow.
Bishop Ezeokafor also enjoined the newly graduated students to strive to become good ambassadors of the school and their parents by living lives worthy of emulation.
He also used the opportunity to commission their six-apartment teachers’ quarters, Chemistry Laboratory, and Igbo Language Laboratory named after Ezeanyanwu Chidera, among others.
In an address, the Manager/Principal, St Michael’s Model Comprehensive Secondary School, Nimo, Rev. Fr. Denis Nwabueze, commended the Bishop, coming, including parents and old boys, for coming assuring that they would continue to impact the students positively for a greater tomorrow.
Nwabueze, who sought the support of stakeholders in uplifting the institution to a computer-based Test (CBT) centre for writing of the West African Examination Council (WAEC) Exams, disclosed that the institution had 50 computer sets and currently needed about 100 more in addition to other digital equipment to improve their security network and digital technology.
‘We are upgrading our school to a complete smart institution to make our environment conducive for teaching and learning. We are requesting more smart boards in all our classes and 100 additional laptops to enable us to secure our centre as a venue for writing WAEC CBT. The school also needs a borehole, teachers’ quarters, school bus, digitalised Physics and Biology Labs, and digitalised security network,’ he stated.
He recalled that the school had won many trophies last academic year, including the Ronald Reagan International Oratory Competition; 1st position at the National MTN Cadet Championship in high jump, 1st position in state held Joe Anatune Memorial Essay Competition, among others.
Also speaking, the Chairman of the occasion, Dr Chike Ezeanya, while commending the teaching and non-teaching staff of the school, urged their old boys and parents not to relent in investing in the citadel of learning as it would help to build the students’ skills for more exploits and societal impact.
For his part, the outgone Senior Prefect of the School, Master Harrison Chinaza Chukwunyere, charged new prefects of the institution to lead with integrity, fairness, and patriotism.
‘The path is not always easy, but it is worth it. Lead with integrity, be fair, and always put the school first. You have a chance to shape the experience of those around you. Take that seriously. To my juniors, I encourage you to dream big, work hard, and never underestimate your voice or your ability to make a difference.
‘I thank the school for shaping me, for giving me a place to grow, rise and lead. I leave today, not as the same person who walked in years ago, but as someone stronger, wiser, and filled with hope. As I move on to the next chapter of my life, I carry all of you with me in spirit,’ he said.
Those in Bishop’s entourage included the Diocesan Chancellor, Rev Fr Charles Ndubuisi; Bishop’s Secretary, Rev Fr Evaristus Ifeanacho; Diocesan Education Secretary, Very Rev Fr Shadrack Anunwa (Episcopal Vicar Nimo Region); Very Rev Fr Maximus Okonkwo, Diocesan Bursar; Rev Fr Nicodemus Izuchukwu; the Director of Fides Media Ltd, Rev Fr Obiora Ikeh, among others.
