Chief Principal David Ogega was the man of the moment as he closed his chapter as Nyabisase Mixed Secondary School’s school head, the community gathered to honor their departing team leader.

After forty years of dedication to the teaching profession, Mr Ogega is stepping down at the age of sixty, leaving behind a legacy woven into the very fabric of the institution.

For four decades, Mr Ogega’s life has been defined by the chime of school bells and the steady pursuit of academic excellence.

Looking back on a lifetime spent shaping young minds, his heart was filled with gratitude for the opportunity to guide so many learners toward a brighter future.

“I have worked for a period of forty years, and now I am retiring at the age of sixty,” he reflected warmly adding that, “Many students from this school have joined universities, and that gives me great satisfaction.”

Mr Ogega leaves behind a school that is thriving and full of promise.

Over 1000 candidates

As he steps down, a massive cohort of 1,100 candidates is gearing up for their final examinations. Rather than feeling anxious about the transition, the outgoing principal expressed absolute confidence that these students will excel.

He believes the rigorous academic foundation built during his tenure is durable enough to support their ambitions long after he is gone.

Change can often bring uncertainty, but Mr Ogega has no doubts about the road ahead.

He spoke highly of the government’s choice for his successor, expressing complete faith that the incoming principal possesses the vision and capability to lead Nyabisase Mixed Secondary School successfully into its next era.

I am just a team leader

Ever humble, Mr Ogega refused to take sole credit for the school’s impressive growth and stellar reputation.

Instead, he painted a picture of a shared victory, attributing the steady progress to a powerful spirit of teamwork.

It was the seamless collaboration between the Board of Management, the arents, the school sponsor, the teachers, and the students themselves that made their shared dreams a reality.

“As I retire, I am happy with what we have achieved together,” he said, looking around at the institution he helped build.

“I am going home a proud man because of the good work we have done.”