*Celebrates his 48th Birthday with them
By; BAYO AKAMO, Ibadan
The Ayedero of Yorubaland and former member of the House of Representatives, Hon Shina Peller has tasked partially sighted students not to lose sight of their goals.
Hon Peller gave the task while celebrating his 48th birthday with the students of the Pacelli School For The Blind & Partially Sighted Children on Tuesday.
The Ayedero of Yorubaland in his address to the students, emphasized the importance of perseverance, determination, and resilience in the face of adversity, stressing that the students should never give up on their dreams and always believe in themselves.
“It is an absolute honor to be here with you again today on this special occasion of my 48th birthday celebration. I am filled with joy and gratitude to witness the warmth and love that fills this gathering as we celebrate my birthday together”, he said
Hon Peller added, “ For nearly a decade now, I have made it a tradition to mark my birthday with these wonderful and remarkable students. As I always say every year, you, students of Pacelli School, are the reasons we gather here to celebrate; you are the true stars of today’s celebration”.
” Please note that your resilience, courage, and determination always serve as a beacon of light to most of us. In your smiles, in your laughter, and in the twinkle of your eyes, we find hope, strength, and boundless potential”.
Hon Peller stressed ” Each one of you is a testament to the power of perseverance and the beauty of diversity. So, you must continue to put smiles on our faces by reaching for the Sky notwithstanding any challenge that life may throw up at any point in time”.
“No matter how tough the challenge may seem, never give up on your dreams. You must always believe in yourself that you can achieve greatness in life. Truly, you are faced with sight challenge, but you can see through your minds, strive for excellence and reach for the stars despite your challenges. Eyes are just for the sight, minds for vision.
Tasking them to strive for excellence and reach for the stars despite their challenges, he noted that there is the need for empowerment through education, skill development, and self-confidence in empowering individuals to create a better future for themselves and their communities.
He also charged the students to work hard, stay focused, and never lose sight of their goals, reminding them that they have the power to achieve anything they set their minds to.
” Never lose sight of your goals, as you have the power to achieve anything you set your minds to.
Once again, I’m happy to have you celebrate with me again this year, and I pray that God grant you the required strength, wisdom and knowledge for you to excel in life beyond human imagination. Amen!”
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