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Iwerekun Community Senior High School wins 10th Tolaram Science Challenge
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Iwerekun Community Senior High School wins 10th Tolaram Science Challenge

From Premium Times · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Iwerekun Community Senior High School won the 10th Tolaram Science Challenge in Lagos, marking their third consecutive victory.
  • The annual competition, sponsored by Lagos Free Zone, tested 16 schools in STEM subjects, aiming to foster innovation and critical thinking among students.
  • The event highlighted Lagos Free Zone's decade-long commitment to developing STEM education and empowering young Nigerians for future leadership roles.

Iwerekun Community Senior High School has secured its third consecutive win at the Tolaram Science Challenge, a decade-old STEM competition held in Lagos. The school triumphed over Magbon-Alade Senior Grammar School in a closely fought final.

Over the past decade, we have seen this event grow in scale, participation, and impact. Each year, more schools, more students and more teachers have joined us on this journey of discovery and learning. Today, the Tolaram Science Challenge has become a platform that encourages curiosity, innovation, critical thinking and healthy competition. More importantly, it has become a symbol of our commitment to investing in the future of our communities

— Binay SarafDirector, Zone Development, Lagos Free Zone, speaking at the grand finale about the competition's growth and impact.

The annual Tolaram Science Challenge, sponsored by Lagos Free Zone, serves as a platform for secondary schools in the Ibeju-Lekki area to showcase innovative ideas and practical solutions. This year, 16 schools participated, with students tested in Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics, and General Knowledge.

Binay Saraf, Director of Zone Development at Lagos Free Zone, described the competition as a significant milestone in the company's Corporate Social Responsibility efforts. He noted its growth in scale and impact over the past decade, emphasizing its role in encouraging curiosity, innovation, and critical thinking. Saraf stated that the challenge symbolizes the company's commitment to investing in the future, believing that today's students are tomorrow's innovators and leaders.

At Lagos Free Zone and Tolaram, we believe that developing communities goes beyond building infrastructure or creating jobs. It also means creating opportunities for young people to learn, grow and discover their potential

— Adesuwa LadojaChief Executive Officer, Lagos Free Zone, as represented by Binay Saraf, on the company's philosophy of community development.

"Developing communities goes beyond building infrastructure or creating jobs. It also means creating opportunities for young people to learn, grow and discover their potential," Saraf said, representing CEO Adesuwa Ladoja. She encouraged students to view competitions as opportunities for confidence-building and problem-solving, rather than solely focusing on winning.

Whether you receive a prize today or not, the knowledge you gain

— Adesuwa LadojaCEO, Lagos Free Zone, advising students at the competition's grand finale.
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Originally published by Premium Times in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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