The philosophy that says, “Education is the best legacy” has been played out by the popular NGO who has organized an inter school quiz competition. This done in a bid to revive the dying educational system and to rekindle the burning desire for education among students.
The just concluded Quiz competition organized by the Friends Of Deji Ola(FOD) has been seen as a moment of joy for the participants.
According to the students and their teachers, they opined that this is a good encouragement for them as they have always been looking forward to such event in the state. They lamented on how people have always celebrated mediocrity instead of productivity.
According to one of the teachers who pleaded anonymity, he claimed, “that during his time as a student in modern school, corporate bodies and private individuals always organize quiz competition and debates to determine best schools and students in the state. He further asked, where is this heritage when we are all claiming that education is the only way to secure better future for the nation?
The quiz competition which drew people from all walks of life including most brilliant students in the selected schools and their other colleagues was keenly won by Bishop Phillips Academy, Ibadan. Coincidentally, the school happens to be the Alma Mata of the Executive Governor of Oyo state, His Execllency, Engr. Oluwaseyi Makinde.
The school won their closest rival which is Oba Akinbiyi Model School, Mokola, Ibadan to grab the first position. Bishop Phillips got 60 points while Oba Akinbiyi got 58 points.
Also, St Luke’s College, Molete, Ibadan which is also the host of the quiz competition scored 51points to make the third in the competition. And the fourth position goes to Lagelu Grammar School which scored 39.5 points and Anglican Grammar School Akinyele, Ibadan with18 points to clinch the fifth position.
The students in attendance could not help but to express their joy as they proudly appreciated the NGO for coming out with this great event. They however appealed to the NGO not to make this event a one off but rather a continous activities to rejig our education sector in the state and to awake the sleeping giant in them. Their appreciation also goes to Hope Regerated Foundation, Precy Foods and Plantation Foods for sponsoring the event.
The Convener, Comrade Deji Ola during his opening remarks, appreciated all his friends and loved ones for their interest in his dream and for always coming out to contribute their quota for the advancement of the state and Nigeria at large.
He also encouraged the students never to deviate from their core values and to always be good ambasadors of the their respective states and the pace setting state by extension. He further said, “there is also need for them to embrace random kindness the way friends of Deji Ola are doing”.
The Convener whose face was filled with joy also appreciated Oyo State Honourable Commisioner for Education, Science and Technology for granting them approval to organize the event. He also appreciated those who sponsored the event and pray for their continued financial upliftment.
The two representatives of the five schools went home with cash prizes each and also got certificate of participation, award certificate and other gift items.
The cash prize for the first position was twenty thousand naira each, fifteen thousand for the second position each and ten thousand goes to the third position each, while forth and fifth positions which comprises four students went home with five thousand naira each.
