PZCussons Unveils 4th Chemistry Challenge for Secondary Schools
PZCussons Foundation has announced the commencement of the 4th edition of its Chemistry Challenge 2016/2017 with the theme ‘Be A Winner’. The science competition is designed to stimulate and inspire the learning of Chemistry amongst students, raise their level of reasoning and demonstrate the relevance of chemistry in our society. The programmeis sponsored by two foremost family brands, Premier Soap and Nunu Milk from the stable PZCussons Nigeria.
In a statement issued by the Corporate Affairs Director, Mrs Yomi Ifaturoti, the science quiz contest which is in its 4thedition has continued to make resounding impacts, spurring the interest of Nigerian students in the learning of chemistry in a competitively fun way.To further excite stakeholder, the 2016/2017editionembracesa teachers contest.
The reason for this, she explained, was a realization that the success of the kids is tied to the commitment and dedication of teachers. “As part of the improvement on previous editions, we have included another stage to allow ample opportunity for all to make it to the finals. This year, we will have 6 finalistsand 4 final awards. This edition, is also giving voice to promoting girl child education, we encourage participating schools to do mix registration of atleast one female candidate”.
The challenge which is open to senior secondary students in Lagos State will havecandidates registered by their schools and who come to designated exam centers with attested copies of their forms or dockets.
The competition comes in four stages, First stage: A written quiz for all screened candidates Second stage: A written quiz for the best 100 students from stage 1. Third stage: Practical for the best 24 from stage 2.
Final stage: 6 contestants compete for the overall prize of 700,000 and a laptop for the student, 100,000 for the teacher and 100,000 worth of laboratory equipment for the school. The 1st, 2nd and 3rd runner-ups will be handsomely rewarded.
Mrs Ifaturoti, added that, the project enjoys the partnership of Lagos State Ministry of Education as well as other notable associations like Chemistry Society of Nigeria and the Institute of Chartered Chemist of Nigeria.The competition will be guided by an advisory team of 3 members, headed by a renowned Chemist, Professor Oladele Osibanjo.
Launched in 2007, PZCussons Nigeria Foundation has been helping Nigerian communities by supporting projects in the areas of roads, and other infrastructural improvements like water and sanitation, health and education. The Foundation has completed over 50 projects in different parts of the country. {fcomments}
