Proprietor, parents say thank you to Ambode

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March 8, 2016 2:36 PM

The parents of the kidnapped schoolgirls and other representatives of the school have paid an appreciative visit to Ambode.

Parents of rescued girls appreciate Ambode

Parents of the three rescued female students of the Babington Macaulay Junior Seminary, Mr. Toyin Olaniyan, Mrs. Akinayo Ayorinde, Mrs. Funmi Olusa have reportedly paid a visit to Lagos State governor, Akinwumi Ambode to say 'thank you' for coming to their rescue.

Also accompanying them is the governing council of the school, including the Anglican Archbishop of Ecclesiastical Province of Lagos Mainland Diocese, Most Rev. Adebayo Dada Akinde, Executive Secretary, Lagos Anglican School Management Board, Venerable Victor Olusa; School Principal, Venerable Olaoluwa Adeyemi.

Speaking, Most Rev. Akinde, said his team deemed it fit to appreciate the role played by the state government in the wake of the abduction of the students from the school on February 29 and particularly the role of Governor Ambode. According to him;

“The success story of the rescue of the girls cannot be complete without the laudable efforts of the Lagos State Government.

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“It was a most traumatic moment and sad for us as proprietors. Today we are thanking God for his intervention that a most unfortunate and traumatic event ended on a joyous note. All three pupils are now safe in the custody of their parents, they have been reunited. You acted and responded. Your response was prompt, your response was positive, your response was practical.

“So when we talk about this success story of the return of the three female students, your Excellency, your contribution is most overwhelming, you have shown yourself to be a passionate leader, a leader that is interested in the well being of the citizens of the state that God has placed you as the Chief Executive Officer.

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“So the main objective of our mission here is to express immense thanks to your Excellency for the support you gave us. We are saying thank you, we are indeed grateful, you have started well as the Governor of the state, God will grant you the grace to continue and improve in the name of Jesus. We sincerely appreciate you and are immensely grateful,” Bishop Akinde said.

Also speaking, Principal of the school, Ven. Adeyemi said they were indeed grateful for the support, encouragement and prayers they received from several quarters while the ordeal lasted.

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