The goal of education and innovation in Nigeria is envisioned to be ruled by true wisdom and self-consciousness. The Nigerian innovative spirit coupled with humane values is acknowledged in its dynamic and universal applicability.
Kambinachi Kanu, a ten year old primary school pupil has emerged global winner in the 9-12 year-old category of Ericsson’s Girls Who Innovate Competition under the theme; “the Future of Education”.
Ericsson through its ninth annual participation in the ‘Girls in ICT Day’ across the Middle East and Africa hosted the second edition of the annual contest, which has seen Kambinachi Kanu emerging winner.
Kenneth Okpomo has emerged overall winner of the Daisy Alliance 2018 Student Scholarship/Essay Contest receiving a cash prize of $300.
This year’s essay contest themed “The North Korean Nuclear Conundrum: Is a Peaceful Resolution Possible?”, was aimed at analysing the rising conflict tensions in the Korean Peninsula as well as exploring peaceful strategies and solutions. The contest open to undergraduate and graduate students from any country who are currently enrolled in a college or university had a cash prize reward of $200 and $100 to the second and third winners respectively.
In the words of Kenneth Okpomo:
“This contest, in my candid opinion, required a good grasp of global affairs and extraordinary analytical skills to win.
I appreciate Daisy Alliance for the opportunity and particularly, Dr. Gregory Hall, Executive Director of Daisy Alliance and Associate Professor at the Patterson School of Diplomacy and International Commerce at the University of Kentucky.
I also encourage other Nigerian students to similarly strive for literary excellence.”
According to Dr. Gregory Hall in the award letter:
Dear Mr. Okpomo, congratulations!
On behalf of my colleagues at Daisy Alliance, I am pleased to inform you that we have reviewed your submission to our essay contest and have granted it distinction.
You will be receiving in short order a $300 award.
We found your paper to be well organised, and thoughtfully written. You did a fine job addressing the various aspects of this complex problem.”
The Daisy Alliance is a nonpartisan grassroots peace organisation seeking global security through nuclear nonproliferation, disarmament, and the elimination of all Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) – nuclear, chemical, and biological.
Lagos State Senior Model College, Kankon has emerged winner of the Star Prize of the Season IX of the Lagos State Schools Governor’s Quiz Competition after overcoming Epe Senior Grammar School.
In the Junior and Primary School Category, Idimu Junior High School, Alimosho and Military Nursery/Primary School, Yaba also defeated Community Junior High School, Debojo and Araromi Primary School, Gbagada to win the Junior Secondary and Primary Schools categories respectively.
Speaking at the event, Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Dr. Idiat Oluranti Adebule announced that Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode approved cash rewards of ₦100,000 to all participating students to motivate them and their colleagues, with the Teachers and Schools receiving between ₦100,000 to ₦250,000.
Adebule said the Lagos State Schools Governor’s Quiz Competition was designed to develop the mind of the pupils by creating healthy rivalry among school children in public and private Primary, Junior and Senior Secondary Schools across the State.
She noted that the competition has broadened the horizon of school children resulting in a noticeable improvement in the results of terminal examinations like BECE, NECO and WAEC.
According to Adebule, the standard of the Lagos State Schools Governor’s Quiz Competition has also contributed to the relative ease with which Lagos schools win other Quiz Competitions.
Dr. Idiat Oluranti Adebule stated:
“My amiable and brilliant pupils and children, I am happy to acknowledge your overt display of knowledge in all facets of life – Science & Technology, Business Studies, Humanities, Art & Craft and Current Affairs.
Public School Students have in the last one month won the PZ Cussons Chemistry and NNPC National Science Quiz Competitions. Tadese Fatai of Abibat Mogaji Senior School, Iloro won the star prize at the PZ Cussons while the NNPC National Science Quiz Competition State’s Final was won by Ezeunala Ekene Franklin of Meiran Community High School, Meiran.”
Enilolobo Elijah of Vetland Junior Grammar School, Ifako-Ijaiye and Aderoju Precious of Angus Memorial High School, Somolu have emerged as the overall winners in the Junior and Senior categories respectively in the 2018 Lagos State Essay Competition.
The competition, which took place at the Adeyemi Bero Auditorium in Alausa with the topic – “Lagos: A State of Excellence Indeed” – drew participants from all public schools in the State and produced 96 competitors who participated in the finals from the six Education Districts.
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17-year-old Ansel Ahabue has become a college degree holder before his high school graduation.
Having received an associate degree with honors at Georgia State University, Ansel Ahabue got his high school diploma on May 23rd [2018].
In the words of his Ansel’s mother:
“Prince Ansel, my blessed son, in whom I am well pleased! It is the Lord’s doing and it is marvelous in our eyes! Thank God for His Grace!!”
Winners have emerged at the 10th Annual Microsoft Office Specialist Competition on Computer Fundamentals and Adobe Certification.
More than 500 students from 42 schools in the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory participated in the competition that held May 26.
In Adobe certified Associate 2018, Nemieboka Alfred, 14, emerged winner of an all-expenses paid trip to the MOS World Championship in Orlando Florida as well as a cash prize of ₦50,000, while Tare Ebelo, 15, was first runner up, winning a cash prize of ₦30,000. Rufai Hanifa was the second runner up with a ₦20,000 prize money.
In the 2018 Computing Fundamentals (GS4 National category) Chidiebere Jefery, who came tops went home with a brand new laptop computer as prize, while Lott Tomvie, who was first runner-up also received a laptop computer prize.
In the MOS national competition (Power point 2013), Usman Abdullah, 16, came tops, winning an all-expenses paid trip to the MOS World Championship in Orlando Florida, in addition of a cash prize of ₦50,000, while Cue Eze Zeluilo, 17, was first runner-up with a prize money of ₦30,000. The third prize of ₦20,000 cash went to Azaiki Sinikem.
In Power Point 2013, Eze Zaluchukwuoku won an all-expenses paid trip to the MOS World Championship in Orlando Florida as well as a cash prize of ₦50,000. He was also the runner up in the Word 2013 category won by Samantha Isichei.
Both Isichei and Zaluchukwuoku won an all-expenses paid trip to the MOS World Championship in Orlando Florida as well as cash prizes of ₦50,000 each.
Aduvie International School (Jahi, Abuja) with four of the school representatives were among seven students selected to represent Nigeria at the 2018 World championship in Orlando Florida in October.
Aduvie International School also emerged winners of both the Best School Category and the Best ICT Teacher Category in this year’s competition.
Consequently, one of its ICT teachers, Timothy Osaigbovo, would accompany the team to the world championship.
The ICT teacher, Mr. Osaigbovo said on the victory at the 10th Microsoft Office Specialist Competition:
“I am proud to equip them with the necessary skills that they can use to be successful in the future.
Winners have emerged in the Spelling Bee competition held in Alimosho Local Government Area (LGA) and Isolo Local Council Development Area (LCDA).
Johnpaul Njemnaobi of Shasha Nursery/Primary School took the first position while Daniel Akwomakou of Shasha Community High School won first position in the secondary school category.
Twelve schools – eight primary and four secondary schools – participated in the competition, which held at the council secretariat.
The council chairman, Mr. Jelil Sulaimon, advised the pupils to listen to their questions very well before answering them. He said the competition was held to hone the pupils’ skills in spellings.
Wife of the council chairman Hadjia Kabirat Sulaimon urged the pupils to imbibe the spirit of sportsmanship. She noted that contests made students to perform better in their studies.
Master Oluwafemi Olasehinde of Shasha Community High School, who was the one day governor in 2016, advised the pupils to see challenges as part of their contest.
Master Oluwafemi Olasehinde stated:
“Plan, prepare prayerfully and proceed positively. Don’t panic. The competition is easy.”
Master Ikem Favour of Estate Primary School, Ile-Iwe Metta emerged the winner of the primary school category of Spelling Bee Competition in Isolo Local Council Development Area (LCDA).
Esiekpei Onome of Central Senior High School Okota beat others to the first prize in the secondary category.
Onyeagam Chidiebere of Akinbaiye Primary School and Ayebayo Precious came second and third respectively.
Evelyn Enwereuzo of Ajumoni Senior Grammar School and Oyelami Khalid of Okota Secondary School were runners-up.
The council Chairman, Shamsudeen Abiodun Olaleye hailed Senator Oluremi Tinubu, for initiating the Spelling Bee competition.
The competition, he said, aside helping students to improve on their vocabulary, also helps them to study hard in their educational pursuit.
According to him, his administration is on the threshold of returning public schools to its glorious past through interventions that would encourage pupils have equal opportunities with those in private schools.
To ensure this, Olaleye said the council has taken delivery of a 100-seater school bus that would convey students to and from the school.
According to Shamsudeen Abiodun Olaleye:
“In the next two weeks, we’re going to take delivery of another one and hopefully we would buy the third one before the commencement of next academic session. In all, we have earmarked three buses to ease the movement of our pupils.
The buses would pick pupils from Ilasamaja, Ajao Estate and Okota in the mornings and return them in the afternoon. This would allow the students to concentrate fully on their studies.”