Dr. Damilola Oshin of Mummy’s Place International School & Emplace College, Akure Honoured as “Female Icon of Noble Impact of the Year”
In recognition and appreciation of her dedication to providing comprehensive quality education to the children and youth of Nigeria, as well as her humanitarian contributions to the less privileged, Dr. (Mrs.) Damilola Oshin, Proprietress and CEO of Mummy’s Place International School and Emplace College, Akure, was honoured as the “Female Icon of Noble Impact of the Year.”
This prestigious award was presented to her on Sunday, 29th September 2024, by Democrat News Magazine during its annual public lecture and Roll of Honours event, held at HANDEF Hall, adjacent to the Akure South Local Government Secretariat.
In his remarks, the Publisher of Democrat News Magazine, Deacon Alaba Aliu, commended her exemplary leadership and compassionate heart, noting her commitment to shaping the younger generation through philanthropy and education.
“Many who have passed through her tutelage are now excelling in their respective fields, while others are demonstrating leadership skills learned from her schools,” he remarked.
In his remarks, the Chief Press Secretary to Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, Prince Ebenezer Adeniyan congratulated the Democrat News Magazine team for the successful 2024 annual public lecture and Roll of Honours. He commended the publisher for his consistency, tracing back to his time at Hope Newspaper as a freelancer, his role as a reporter in Sunshine Daily Watch—the first daily newspaper in Ondo State—and his tenure as a staff writer at Trace Magazine before he started Democrat News Magazine.
Prince Adeniyan also took the opportunity to call on the people of Ondo State to support Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa and vote massively for him on November 16, 2024, to ensure the continuation of the good works he has started.
Earlier, on the topic “Navigating Economic Turbulence: Strategies for Sustainable Growth in Nigeria”, Pastor (Dr.) Marcus Akinduko, an erudite scholar, cited Abraham Maslow’s theory, emphasizing that the instinct for survival is paramount before any other needs can be addressed.
Other awardees at the event included:
Oba Samuel Aliu Adegbehingbe, the Olumafon of Imafon Kingdom – Icon of Traditional Institution in Nigeria
Hon. Ewatomilola Emiola Owoeye, SSA to the Governor on Research and Documentation, and Founder of Ewatomilola Cares Initiative – Icon & Most Impactful Female Founder of NGO of the Year
Comrade (Dr.) Abiodun Akinmolafe Oladele, President of Igbayosan NUT Multipurpose Society, Idanre – Icon and Most Impactful Union Leader of the Year
Princess (Hon.) Eegunlusi Caroline Funmilayo, APC Women Leader, Ekiti State – Icon & Ekiti State Woman of the Year
Mr. Faparusi Taiwo, Proprietor of Lawvic School, Akure – Icon of Community Development
Regent Olufunmilayo Bolanle Olowookere, Regent of Oke-Agunla Community – Ondo State Icon of Community Development
Mr. Adeshina Oluwole Makanjuola, President of Ipesi-Akoko Indigenes in Diaspora – Icon & Most Resourceful Leader of the Year
Sanitarian Tobi Omosebi, Provost of ALLOSH College of Medical Health, Idanre – Icon of Education in Ondo State
Mr. Allen Sowore, SSA to the Governor on Strategic Communication – Prolific Writer & Grassroots Politician of the Year
Prophetess Hellen Adeboye Omoologo, General Overseer Christ Land Fulfilment Church of God, Icon and Female Role Model in Ministry.
*Mummy’s Place International School, Akure: Nigeria’s Best Private School*
Mummy’s Place International School, located in Akure, Ondo State has steadily risen to prominence as overall best of educational institution in Nigeria under the visionary leadership of Dr. (Mrs.) Damilola Oshin.
Renowned for its high academic standards and commitment to molding future leaders, the school has earned multiple prestigious awards, reflecting its unwavering dedication to impactful education and the holistic development of its students.
In 2022, the school achieved a remarkable milestone when the Federal Government of Nigeria named it the overall best private school in the country. This recognition, which cut across all categories of private educational institutions, affirmed Mummy’s Place International School’s status as a trailblazer in delivering quality education, not just in Ondo State, but nationwide.
The highlight of this Honour was the official presentation of the award at a grand ceremony held at Eagle Square in Abuja. The President of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari, represented by Vice President Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, personally acknowledged the school’s outstanding achievements in the education sector.
The award was accompanied by a brand-new 18-seater bus and a certificate, signifying the Federal Government’s appreciation of the school’s exceptional contributions to education in Nigeria.
This accolade not only brought immense pride to Ondo State but also underscored Mummy’s Place International School’s pivotal role in shaping the future of education in the country. With its innovative teaching methods, state-of-the-art facilities, and a nurturing environment that promotes excellence, the school continues to set the standard for private education, producing graduates who are well-equipped to excel in a dynamic global landscape.
Dr. (Mrs.) Oshin’s leadership has been instrumental in driving the school’s success, fostering a culture of discipline in love, academic excellence, and moral integrity. Through her tireless efforts, Mummy’s Place International School has become a beacon of educational excellence, inspiring other institutions across the country to strive for similar heights.
*We get better with age*
Established by Dr. Damilola Oshin, Mummy’s Place Int’l School was born on the 1st of August, 2001 with two babies in the daycare section and a baby in playgroup on the first day. The school has continued to experience rapid growth since 2001 and our pioneer kids who started in playgroup graduated in the 2008/09 session while those in daycare graduated in the 2009/10 session. Our children have gone on to achieve amazing things, recording a 100% success rate in the state common entrance exams for over 8 years consecutively. One of the graduates of Mummy’s Place Schools who went on to Emplace College (the secondary arm) tried his hands on the JAMB exams (writing from SS2) in 2017. He came out with flying colors recording the third-highest score in the federation at 328 out of a possible score of 400. To date, we continue to break records and set new ones. On several occasions, we have been recognized by both national and international bodies for our contribution to education in Ondo state and the country at large. However, all the accolades and awards are already a part of our history (yesterday). We are looking forward to creating even more history as we move ahead.
*Our Philosophy*
-Fundamentally, God is our source of knowledge, wisdom, and understanding. We look to Him for divine ideas and creativity
-This school is a community in which all of us students, parents, and teachers are both learners and teachers
-Education is best achieved in a caring and student-centered environment
-Providing for the realization of each student
-Nurturing students in critical inquiry, creative expression, ethical behaviour & cooperative social interaction.
-The acquisition of knowledge, development of skills, striving for excellence, and maintaining a sense of respect for self and others are essential components of education in Mummys Place.
*Our Mission*
Our mission is to create an enabling student-centered classroom environment where all students feel comfortable and safe enough to have freedom of expression, supported and bold enough for critical inquiry and confident enough to strive for excellence in all endeavours, so they can grow to be useful in the 21st-century society. Through care, we inculcate in them the value of self-esteem as well as respect for others so they can be dignified people who appreciate and
tolerate individual differences.