Iwerekun Community Senior High School Wins Tolaram Science Challenge for Third Time

Iwerekun Community Senior High School has once again proven its academic prowess by securing its third consecutive win at the 10th Tolaram Science Challenge (TSC). The Ibeju-Lekki based school triumphed over Magbon-Alade Senior Grammar School in a fiercely contested grand finale.

The Tolaram Science Challenge, a flagship corporate social responsibility initiative by the Lagos Free Zone, annually brings together bright young minds from 16 secondary schools across the Ibeju-Lekki axis. The competition encourages students to showcase innovative ideas and practical solutions through STEM education, testing them across Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics, and General Knowledge.

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Whether you receive a prize today or not, the knowledge you gain, the friendships you build and the experience you take away will remain with you for life.

Binay Saraf, Director of Zone Development at Lagos Free Zone, lauded the competition's growth from a modest beginning into a significant program. He emphasized the company's belief in nurturing future innovators and leaders, encouraging students to view competitions as opportunities for personal growth, teamwork, and problem-solving, beyond just winning prizes. The initiative aims to improve educational quality and foster healthy competition within the region.

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When we started in 2016, many students had little motivation to pursue science subjects. Some preferred fishing and informal work instead of going to school because they saw few opportunities through education. University seemed unattainable to many. Yet we believed that if we could