On Saturday, 1st August 2026, the Lagos Chapter of Teens Meet Outreach (TMO) joined the graduation ceremony of Ruffy J International Schools, held at Agege Stadium, Agege, Lagos State, Nigeria and reached 43 students in total. The visit formed part of the 10th edition of TMO’s Leaving Prints on Hearts (LPOH) Project, which seeks to inspire, encourage, and make meaningful impacts in the lives of individuals and communities.
During the event, the TMO team engaged both the graduating students and their parents in interactive sessions. The parents were encouraged to remain supportive and actively guide their children as they transition into a new phase of life.
The teenagers, particularly the graduates, were also encouraged to seek out mentors who could provide guidance and support as they navigate their respective journeys. TMO was introduced as one of the platforms they could look to for mentorship, growth, and opportunities. They were further reminded of the importance of being good ambassadors of their families, school, and society.
The presentation was well received by the school’s proprietor, who expressed appreciation for TMO’s engagement and the gift items presented. The proprietor also expressed interest in working with the organisation to ensure that the potential of the students is fully recognised and maximised.
In keeping with TMO’s commitment to recognising and encouraging excellence, gift items were presented to the top three students in both Senior Secondary School 3 (SS3) and Junior Secondary School 3 (JSS3). The school had a total of 43 graduating students, comprising 22 SS3 students and 21 JSS3 students. Six students received gifts in recognition of their outstanding academic performance.
The gift items included textbooks, tote bags, notepads, wristwatches, and water bottles. In addition, devotionals generously provided by one of TMO’s sponsors, Our Daily Bread Ministry, were distributed to all the students and parents present at the ceremony.
Despite the challenge of managing a large and lively crowd, which was expected given the nature of the graduation ceremony, the team successfully carried out its activities. However, the limited number of volunteers presented some difficulties, highlighting the need for increased volunteer participation at future outreaches.
It was indeed a fulfilling day as TMO had the opportunity to celebrate the achievements of the graduating students, encourage them as they prepare for the next stage of their lives, and recognise academic excellence through the presentation of gifts.
We appreciate the management of Ruffy J International Schools for their warm reception and cooperation, and for providing TMO with the opportunity to engage with the students and parents. We also extend our gratitude to Our Daily Bread Ministry for supporting the project with devotional materials, as well as to everyone who contributed to making the outreach a success.
Special appreciation goes to our volunteers, Solomon Emakwu and Olamide Oki, for their time and commitment towards making this edition of Leaving Prints on Hearts impactful.
NOTE:
For the LPOH 10 edition, we visited two locations: Lagos and Katsina Nigeria. A full, detailed report of all locations, including a financial report, will be shared.
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