One of the prominent old boys of St. Thomas Aquinas College, Akure, who had served the school at different capacities, Pastor Michael Adeusi has received merit award for his numerous contributions towards the growth of his Alma-mater.
The much celebrated award was part of the activities for the grand celebration of the 70th anniversary of the great institution which started last year with skeletal activities because of the prevalent of COVID-19.
Pastor Adeusi was among the 50 recipients of ACAOSA merit awards bestowed on notable Nigerians that that had gone through the tutelage of the school and had served and still serving at various levels across the world for their contributions towards lifting of Aquinas College.
The ceremony was held on Thursday March 24, 2022 at the School Hall as dignitaries from all walks of life attended.
While presenting the award, the global president of ACAOSA, Hon. Justice Prince O.O Olagbegi described Pastor Adeusi as an embodiment of discipline and integrity who have been dedicated to the developmental course of the school and attended virtually all the meetings of the association both within and outside Ondo State.
Prince Olagbegi noted that the contributions of all the awardees to the school are highly appreciated saying that the honour is their own ways appreciating their efforts so far.
While speaking with the Democrat News Magazine, shortly after his award and decoration, Pastor Adeusi described the honour as welcome development which he said will serve as an encouragement for him to keep on contributing to his alma mater.
In his words: “This award is a way of saying you must do more. I am using this medium to assure the leadership of the association of our immense contributions in the years to come.
In the same way, he appreciated the committee members for the honour which he said would be cherished above all other awards he had received.
While speaking on the position of Old Students’ Association of the on the returning of school to Mission, he said they are all ready to double their efforts in supporting Bishop Arogundade to ensure that the school is brought back to its original glory in the areas of discipline and academic excellence.
Pastor Adeusi said: “I part of the committee set up to demand for the return of the school the original owner (Catholic Mission) I am very sure the school will know it for good.”