Excellence: FUNIS celebrates Kehinde Daniel Oluwatimilehin as "One Day Principal"

Damilola Ajibola 

For his outstanding excellence in the first time of 2024/ 2025 academic year, the management of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, International School (FUNIS), honoured a JSS 1 student, Kehinde Daniel Oluwatimilehin, as “One Day Principal”

The young Oluwatimilehin, was said to have emerged as the Best Performing student in JSS1, having recorded A’s in 18 subjects.

The initiative is meant to encourage scholastic distinction among the students of the school.

The school principal, Olusola Ilori, stated that the idea of  “One Day Principal”, was designed to celebrate academic excellence, foster leadership skills, and motivate other students to strive for outstanding performance. 

Ilori stated that the student’s exceptional achievement deserved recognition, prompting the school to bestow upon him the privilege of leading as Principal for a day.

The young scholar was given the privilege to oversee the affairs of the school for one day, which made him to experience leadership roles.

In his remarks, the young scholar attributed his success to the grace of God and hard work. 

He encouraged his classmates to remain diligent, emphasising that success comes through preparation, perseverance, and divine favour.

Meanwhile, after conducting the Morning Assembly, Master Kehinde performed administrative duties in the Principal’s Office before embarking on a routine check of classes.