Ex-Vice President and presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress, Atiku Abubakar; National Chairman of ADC, Senator David Mark; Founder and Pro-Chancellor of Baze University, Senator Datti Baba-Ahmed have urged graduating students of Pacesetters Schools, Abuja, to shun shortcuts to success and build their future on knowledge, integrity, hard work and good character.
They gave the charge on Sunday at the Pacesetters Schools Class of 2026 Graduation and Prize-Giving Ceremony in Abuja, where they challenged the graduates to remain committed to excellence and lifelong learning.
They stressed that academic qualifications alone would not guarantee success, noting that discipline, resilience, honesty and moral values were equally critical for achieving personal fulfilment and making meaningful contributions to society.
Represented by his wife, Amina Titi Abubakar, the former Vice President encouraged the graduates to pursue their ambitions with determination and integrity, urging them to use their education as a tool for national development and service to humanity.
He advised the students to resist the temptation of drug trafficking, prostitution and other social vices, warning that the pursuit of quick wealth through criminal activities could destroy their future and tarnish their reputation.
He also urged the graduands to define success by the positive impact they make on society rather than by material possessions, expressing confidence that the Class of 2026 would distinguish itself as responsible leaders and worthy ambassadors of the school.
In his keynote address, Baba-Ahmed said academic qualifications alone were not enough to guarantee success, stressing that character, discipline and a commitment to societal development were equally essential.
