Oloye Saheed Oladele Baameko, a prominent Ibadan chief and gubernatorial candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC) in Oyo State, has expressed immense joy and gratitude following the outstanding academic achievements of his two children at the 2026 Erudite Cambridge A’ Level graduation ceremony.
In an emotional reflection, Baameko disclosed that, for the first time, he attended the institution’s graduation ceremony primarily as a proud parent rather than in his capacity as a founder, as his first two children graduated from the Cambridge A’ Level programme.
His daughter, Maryam, emerged as the Best Student in A’ Level Biology, while her elder brother received awards for outstanding performance in both A’ Level Mathematics and Physics.
Recounting Maryam’s academic journey, Baameko revealed that he deliberately encouraged her to pursue the sciences when she was entering Senior Secondary School One (SS1), despite her initial fear of Mathematics and preference for Arts subjects.
He explained that the Erudite educational system, which allows students to combine Arts subjects with Science subjects in SS1 and SS2, helped build her confidence and gave her the flexibility to explore both academic pathways.
According to him, Maryam eventually conquered her fear of Mathematics, earning an A1 in the subject in her WASSCE examination, before going on to distinguish herself in A’ Level Biology.
The proud father congratulated all the graduating students and expressed gratitude to Almighty Allah for witnessing the remarkable achievements of his children.
His story highlights the importance of parental guidance, educational opportunities, confidence-building and the determination to help children overcome their fears and realise their potential.
For Baameko, the celebration was more than a graduation ceremony; it was a deeply personal moment of pride, gratitude and renewed hope for the future.
Congratulations to the Baameko family and all the 2026 Erudite Cambridge A’ Level graduands.
Report by: Oyinlola Ejilola Ibadan Correspondent, The Mogjournals