Father Ede paced the length of his modest office, his white cassock swishing with every step. The news had just come in: Victory Noah and his team had won the provincial quiz competition, and the spotlight was now on Martist Boys and Girls School—a once-overlooked institution nestled in a remote corner of Onitsha. The state governor himself had taken note of their success, much to Father Ede's surprise and delight.
Sitting at his desk, Father Ede reread the governor’s letter. It congratulated the school on its achievement and announced a generous donation, coupled with the commissioning of several new projects: a state-of-the-art library, a fully equipped science laboratory for all subjects, and a new hostel named after the governor’s wife.
Father Ede clasped his hands in gratitude. “Thank you, Lord. You’ve shown us mercy.”
He couldn’t wait to share the news with the students. This was a moment that would change the school’s legacy forever.