Be Focused, Embrace School Rules - Principal Eboka Charges New Students of Asagba Mixed Secondary School, Asaba

Be Focused, Embrace School Rules - Principal Eboka Charges New Students of Asagba Mixed Secondary School, Asaba

By Magnus Emuji 

Students of Asagba Mixed Secondary School, Asaba, especially the newly admitted JSS1 students, have been charged to be focused and embrace the rules and regulations of the school for their own benefit.

The Principal of the school, Dr. (Mrs.) Obiajulu C. Eboka, gave the charge during the orientation programme organized for the new JS1 students.

Dr. Eboka said the orientation was necessary to help the students understand how the secondary school system functions, noting that conduct and behaviour in primary school differ from that of secondary school.

The multiple award-winning  administrator and immediate past Principal of Government Model Secondary School, Asaba, enjoined the students to cultivate a reading culture and take their studies seriously.

She reiterated her commitment to tackling lateness and ensuring punctuality among teaching staff, stressing that because many students reside as far as Ibusa, the fight against late-coming among students is still a work in progress.

She also disclosed that in a bid to sanitize the school environment, she ensured the school compound was  thoroughly cleared immediately she assumed office as Principal, rather than depending on students which would have taken weeks.

The Principal charged teachers and non-teaching staff to be dedicated to their duties, adding that the interest and welfare of the children must be their topmost priority at all times, particularly while in school.

Similarly, she implored the Parents Teachers Association (PTA) and parents during a meeting she held with them  to contribute meaningfully towards the overall well-being of their children and the development of the school.

She urged parents and guardians to take the educational needs of their children and wards seriously, noting that the best investment any parent can make is in the educational growth of their children.

The Principal said that the challenges of the school can be solved  by parents, whether it is a public or private school.

In his brief presentation on the history of the school, one of the teachers, Comrade Alexander Onwuka, described Asagba Mixed Secondary School as a beacon of public education in Oshimili South Local Government Area, Delta State.

According to him, the school which was established in the year 2000 and located at Umuezei Ward 4, is a state-funded public institution serving the local Asaba community. He explained that its purple uniform signifies royalty, as it was founded in honour of His Majesty, the Asagba of Asaba.

Comrade Onwuka said the school has distinguished itself in inter-school competitions across the state, winning many laurels. He cited the just-concluded "Power of the Mind" debate competition where the school was outstanding and won cash prizes and numerous awards.

He recalled that in April 2025, His Majesty, the Asagba of Asaba, Prof. Epiphany Azinge, made an unscheduled inspection visit to the school, highlighted challenges such as overcrowded classrooms, and called for government and community intervention. The monarch later donated 100 desks and chairs to the school - the first of its kind since inception.

He advised the new students to remain focused, ask questions where not clear, and work hard to fulfill their dreams and aspirations in life.

It would be recalled that under the leadership of Dr. Mrs. Eboka, the school has recorded a major milestone with the commissioning of a modern, fully equipped STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics) Laboratory in September 2026 by NEPL and Seplat Energy Joint Venture (JV) to promote practical-driven learning.