Foundation organises Mathematics contest in Ogun

Winners have emerged in the third edition of a Mathematics competition organised by Our Generation Foundation, with a pupil of the Yewa Egbado College, Ilaro, Ogun State, Ogundimu Oluwatosin, clinching the first position.

Oluwatosin, a Senior Secondary1 pupil beat Adelowo Adedamola of the Great Grace Science School, Owode Yewa, to the second position, while Denado Moses, also of the Great Grace Science School, came third.

The OGF, a non-governmental organisation, is organising the competition to increase pupils’ interest and promote Mathematics education in Owode-Yewa Council Area of the state.

No fewer than 220 pupils from Yewa council area participated in the contest, which is in its third edition.

The Visioner of the initiative, Mrs. Gbonjubola Odumusi, at the grand finale of the contest, said the target was to empower pupils early in life to overcome all manner of phobia figures.

According to her, pupils can become and achieve whatever they want in life with a good foundation in Mathematics.

Odumusi, an OGF Executive Director added, “The best way to win in life and overcome every obstacle or difficulty is by conquering fear, particularly the fear of Mathematics. Believe in yourself that you can solve any Mathematics problem, do it and hand over the rest to God.”

Meanwhile, the Polytechnic Staff College, Ilaro, won the overall best Mathematics school award, while Mr. Joshua Dajok, a teacher in the school, received the best Mathematics teacher award.

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