Mrs. D. L. Mohammed, the Principal and founder of Essence International School, received a National Award on Tuesday December 18, 2001. The award ceremony was held in the nation’s capital, Abuja. Mrs. Mohammed along with 234 other honorees attended the award ceremony hosted by President Olusegun Obasanjo. She was honored as a Member of the Order of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (MFR) for her immense contribution to national development and distinguished service to the community. During the ceremony, President Obasanjo praised the recipients and encouraged Nigerians everywhere to strive towards developing the nation. Several teachers and staff from Essence International School joined the Principal for a reception at the Nicon Noga Hilton Hotel in Abuja. Mrs. Mohammed also attended a small, private reception on the school’s premises in Kaduna, Nigeria.

The school's Parent Teacher Association (PTA) congratulated Mrs. Mohammed with an advertisement in Thisday Newspaper, a local daily. Essence Teachers & Staff also had a paid ad in a local paper, The Punch, to announce the award on behalf of the school.

Earlier in the year, Mrs. Mohammed received a Citation from the City of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, for her "vision, volunteerism and dedication toward the renovation of the Malcolm X Memorial Park in Philadelphia.

Back To News