Foluke Daramola Inspires Students at Ikeja High School Career Day

Foluke Daramola Inspires Students at Ikeja High School Career Day

Foluke Daramola-Salako recently returned to her alma mater, Ikeja High School, to speak with students during the school’s junior secondary career day programme.

The visit became a memorable moment for many of the students as the actress, filmmaker, and House of Representatives aspirant shared personal experiences about education, hard work, and life beyond the classroom.

Speaking during the event, Foluke Daramola encouraged the students to take their education seriously and remain focused on building a better future for themselves.

According to her, school is not a scam, stressing that education remains one of the strongest foundations for success in life. She explained that despite spending many years in the entertainment industry as an actress, she still valued education enough to earn her certificates and continue developing herself.

Her message connected strongly with the students, many of whom listened attentively as she spoke about discipline, consistency, and believing in their dreams.

📚 Encouraging Students to Believe in Education

During her interaction with the students, Foluke Daramola-Salako reminded them that talent alone is not enough without knowledge and proper education.

She encouraged the young students to:

stay committed to their studies
avoid distractions
respect their teachers
and prepare themselves for future opportunities

The actress also shared practical life lessons from her personal journey, helping the students understand that success comes from patience, learning, and continuous self-development.

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👕 Support Beyond Words

As part of the visit, customized polo shirts reflecting her House of Representatives aspiration for Oshodi-Isolo Constituency 1 were also distributed during the programme.

The gesture added excitement to the event and further strengthened her connection with the students and school community.

The visit reflects Foluke Daramola’s continued passion for youth development, education advocacy, and community engagement beyond the entertainment industry.

She is also expected to attend the senior secondary school career day programme next week as part of her continued interaction with students.

🌟 Education Still Matters

At a time when many young people are questioning the importance of formal education, moments like this continue to remind students that learning, discipline, and personal growth still matter.

For many students at Ikeja High School, the visit was more than just a career talk. It was an opportunity to hear directly from someone who has successfully combined education, career growth, public influence, and community impact.

Watch Moments from the Career Day Visit Below: