{"id":16341,"date":"2025-08-11T14:03:42","date_gmt":"2025-08-11T14:03:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thenewsnow.org\/?p=16341"},"modified":"2025-08-11T15:33:48","modified_gmt":"2025-08-11T15:33:48","slug":"at-tanzeel-schools-celebrates-haflatul-quran-and-6th-valedictory-ceremony-in-grand-style","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thenewsnow.org\/index.php\/2025\/08\/11\/at-tanzeel-schools-celebrates-haflatul-quran-and-6th-valedictory-ceremony-in-grand-style\/","title":{"rendered":"At-Tanzeel Schools Celebrates Haflatul Qur\u2019an and 6th Valedictory Ceremony in Grand Style"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"p1\">It was an atmosphere of joy, gratitude, and reflection on Sunday, August 10, 2025, as At-Tanzeel Schools, Ikorodu, held its 2025 Haflah and 6th Valedictory Ceremony at the Adeyemi Bero Auditorium, Alausa-Ikeja, Lagos.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s2\">The event brought together dignitaries, parents, staff, alumni, and well-wishers to celebrate the academic, spiritual, and moral achievements of the graduating class\u2014fondly called <\/span><span class=\"s3\">The Achievers<\/span><span class=\"s2\">\u2014and to honour five Huffaadh (Qur\u2019an memorizers).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-16343 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/thenewsnow.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/c724bdb4-217a-48dd-a16d-c898bbd0b8a0-300x200.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thenewsnow.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/c724bdb4-217a-48dd-a16d-c898bbd0b8a0-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/thenewsnow.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/c724bdb4-217a-48dd-a16d-c898bbd0b8a0-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/thenewsnow.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/c724bdb4-217a-48dd-a16d-c898bbd0b8a0-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/thenewsnow.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/c724bdb4-217a-48dd-a16d-c898bbd0b8a0-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/thenewsnow.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/c724bdb4-217a-48dd-a16d-c898bbd0b8a0-640x427.jpeg 640w, https:\/\/thenewsnow.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/c724bdb4-217a-48dd-a16d-c898bbd0b8a0.jpeg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s2\">In his welcome address, the Board Chairman, <\/span><span class=\"s1\">Mr. Saheed Bashir, FCA, FCS<\/span><span class=\"s2\">, expressed gratitude to Almighty Allah for the successes recorded during the academic session. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s2\">He described the ceremony as \u201cmore than just a graduation\u2014it is a celebration of values, vision, and victory; a convergence of hearts and minds united in the mission of nurturing morally upright, intellectually sound, and globally competitive learners.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Distinguished Guests<\/span><span class=\"s2\"> at the event included <\/span><span class=\"s1\">Mrs. Kofoworola Olokun-Olawoyin<\/span><span class=\"s2\">, Executive Commissioner of the Lagos State Electricity Regulatory Commission (LASERC), and <\/span><span class=\"s1\">Dr. Zafaran Adeniyi<\/span><span class=\"s2\">, renowned teacher, writer, and CEO of Vanguards Academy.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s2\">Mr. Bashir highlighted the school\u2019s notable achievements in academics and governance over the past year. These included the appointment of Imam AbdulHakeem AbdulSalaam as an independent director to strengthen the Qur\u2019anic and Arabiyyah programmes, a strategic retreat for the board and management, and the ongoing Harvard Business School training for two directors.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s2\">Academically, At-Tanzeel students excelled in the 2024 Cambridge Checkpoint Exams, recorded remarkable UTME scores\u2014peaking at 323\u2014and participated in the IGCSE exams for the first time. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s2\">The <\/span><span class=\"s3\">Elite Set<\/span><span class=\"s2\"> of 2024 achieved over 95% university admission rates locally and internationally. Students also shone in national competitions, including the Nigerian Institute of Physics Contest and the PENGASSAN National Essay Contest.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s2\">Five Huffaadh graduated this year, with others achieving significant memorisation milestones. At-Tanzeel students distinguished themselves in local and national Qur\u2019an competitions, including reaching the final stage of the Taibah Qur\u2019an Recitation Contest and excelling at the UNILAG Qur\u2019anic Competition.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s2\">Beyond academics, the school fostered leadership and cultural exposure through visits to the JK Randle Yoruba Culture and History Centre, leadership camps, and strong sports performances in handball, relay races, and basketball tournaments.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s2\">The year also saw infrastructural and welfare improvements, including renovated classroom blocks, upgraded CCTV systems, 32 new hostel air conditioners, and enhanced staff health coverage. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s2\">The At-Tanzeel Parents Forum inaugurated new executives, while the school\u2019s Community Support Initiative donated 15 solar-powered streetlights to its host neighbourhood.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s2\">A historic milestone was also announced\u2014At-Tanzeel\u2019s first alumni cohort will graduate from universities this year, marking a new chapter in the school\u2019s legacy.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s2\">Delivering her goodwill message, <\/span><span class=\"s1\">Mrs. Kofo Olokun-Olawoyin<\/span><span class=\"s2\"> praised the graduates, particularly the Huffaadh, describing Qur\u2019an memorisation as \u201cnot just an intellectual achievement, but a spiritual gift and responsibility.\u201d <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s2\">She urged them to live by the teachings of the Qur\u2019an and commended parents and teachers for their sacrifices.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s2\">Quoting the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), she said: <\/span><span class=\"s3\">\u201cThe best among you are those who learn the Qur\u2019an and teach it\u201d<\/span><span class=\"s2\"> (Bukhari), before praying for Allah\u2019s guidance and blessings on the school and its community.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s2\">The Board Chairman reminded <\/span><span class=\"s3\">The Achievers<\/span><span class=\"s2\"> that they leave with more than certificates\u2014\u201cYou carry the Qur\u2019an in your hearts, knowledge in your minds, and values in your actions.\u201d <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s2\">He urged parents to partner with the school in maintaining discipline, especially regarding responsible digital gadget use.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s2\">The ceremony ended on a high note, with prayers, photo sessions, and heartfelt expressions of appreciation to all who contributed to the success of the event.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It was an atmosphere of joy, gratitude, and reflection on Sunday, August 10, 2025, as At-Tanzeel Schools, Ikorodu, held its<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":16325,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mi_skip_tracking":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[11],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-16341","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-from-the-grassroots"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/thenewsnow.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/16341","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/thenewsnow.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/thenewsnow.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thenewsnow.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thenewsnow.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=16341"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/thenewsnow.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/16341\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":16345,"href":"https:\/\/thenewsnow.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/16341\/revisions\/16345"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thenewsnow.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/16325"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/thenewsnow.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=16341"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thenewsnow.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=16341"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thenewsnow.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=16341"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}