----------------Phelim is the Best  School …..says Master Ayodele


By 

Kelvin Obasuyi

Senior Correspondent, Benin City


A new chapter was recorded in the social affairs leadership of Post Primary Education in Edo State as the foremost Private Secondary School, in Benin City, Edo State Capital, Phelim High School, on Thursday 15th December 2022, installed Master Ayodele Prosper Adekoye as its 2022/2023  MR PHELIM. 

In the same vein, Itemisa Vanessa Onyiyechi, was also installed at Miss Phelim for the same period.

The event took place at the prestigious hall of the Uyi Grand Event Centre located at the Ugbor Government Reservation Area of the State Capital as it was witnessed by a large crowd of guests from both government and private schools in Benin City.

Phelim High School is a highly rated Secondary School in Edo State that combines quality education with high moral and unbiased religious curricula and has continued to produce valuable individuals most of who are captains of industries and leaders of various endeavors within and outside Nigeria.

The School is blessed with World - Class teaching and non-teaching personnel, and result-oriented Management, and is located in a serene environment of  Osaretin Asemota Street, off First and Second Ugbor Road, GRA, Benin City.

The Exodus News gathered that MR AND MISS PHELIM are social status instituted by the Management of the School to promote early leadership qualities and enhance the independent exhibition of talent by students of the School.

It is usually a keenly contesting position where contestants are rated on the basis of the knowledge of their family roots, dressing, cultural exhibition, extra curriculum games, corporate deposition as well as knowledge of the contemporary events and affairs within the nation and beyond.

This year’s event saw 11 male and female students digging it hard for the prestigious Mr and Miss Phelim.

It was an event to behold as each of the contestants put in their best to outsmart each other by going the extra mile in their presentation, dressing, and open display of talent to the admiration of dignitaries.

The high point of the show was the emergence of  Master Ayodele Adekoye, an unassuming charming, and handsome boy as the Winner. He beats four other contestants and was installed the 2022/2023 Mr. Phelim.

Also, Itemisa Vanessa Onyiyechi, an elegant soft spoken girl, dusted five other rivals and emerged as Miss Phelim.

Both of them went home with a 32 inches Brand New LG Televisions in addition to other benefits announced by the school authorities. 



Speaking on the development, a parent, Mr. Omoruyi, commended the management of Phelim High School for the programme describing it as a strategic way of encouraging the student to aim high in life.

He said “I was a bit reluctant when I got the invitation to attend this programme. But I can tell you that it was well packaged. I commend the Management of the School for the event. I also commend all the contestants. I was glad to see those young boys and girls standing before a large crowd to speak and make presentations. If you have done it before, you will understand what it takes. They are so intelligent, and outspoken and I am proud of all of them.

“The boy that won Mr. Phelim performed excellently, he deserves to win and I can see that the boldness in him was so divine. He thrilled us all with his well-made Yoruba attire and presentation. The same goes for the girl.” he said.

In his commendation, the brand new Mr. Phelim, Master Ayodele Adekoye said “In the first place, I dedicate this honour to God Almighty for the opportunity and covenant highways granted me to contest and won. I thank my wonderful parent, Mr. and Mrs. Adekoye for all their efforts and for believing in me for this programme. I thank the Management, Teachers, and even my classmates who encouraged me to put in for the competition.



“Within the next few months, I shall come out with initiatives that will further increase the visibility of Phelim High Schools. This is the best private school in Edo State. I can boast of this. It has the best sets of teachers, workers, and fantastic management. I am glad that I am here.

“I am calling on all parents in Benin City to bring their children to Phelim. This is where they will get the best for their children”, Master Adekoye said.

Both of them will remain in office for the next one year.