Albesta Wins 2018 Tolaram Science Challenge

Omoru writes from the UK

Under teacher’s diary

The Albesta Academy, Lekki, Lagos has emerged winner of this year’s Tolaram Science Challenge, an initiative of Lekki Port LFTZ Enterprise (LPLE).

The Tolaram Science Challenge is a special corporate social responsibility initiative focused on developing and promoting science education among students in the Lekki-Ajah axis of the state.

The third edition of the competition featured a total of 14 participating secondary schools competing in group stages until the finals. Questions were from Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics and General Knowledge subjects.

Presenting Albesta Academy with the first prize trophy and cash prize, the Chairman of LPLE, Mr. Emmanuel Adesoye lauded the hard work, diligence and intelligence of the students, saying that their brilliant performance has won them the first prize again.

“Winning this year’s edition of the science challenge makes Albesta Academy a third time and all time winner of the competition, which goes to show how hard work always makes you stand out,” he said, urging the students not to relent as they climb higher up the educational ladder.

After receiving the trophy, the Principal of Albesta Academy, Mr. Thompson Imhanbor thanked LPLE for its contribution to educational development in the area.

“We really appreciate the efforts of Lekki Port, especially in the area of educational development and advancement. Thanks to them, the students of this area are better at their science subjects and always look forward to this competition.”

The participating schools included: Senior Grammar School, Magbon Alade; Community Senior Secondary School, Debojo; Community Senior High School, Magbon-Segun; Community Senior High School, Idata/Ilagbo; Community Senior High School, Akodo; Community Senior High School, Orimedu; Community Senior High School, Ise; Community Senior High School, Lekki; Community Senior High School, Iwerekun; Ibeju Senior High School, Ibeju- Lekki; Albesta Academy, Eleko; Jona Josh College, Orofun/Akodo; JOAK Private School, Magbon Alade; and LACAPERIA Academy, Obadore.

Speaking on the project, the Chief Finance Officer, LPLE, Mr. Sandeep Parasramka promised that the company will continue to deliver impactful contributions to the community around it through its CSR initiatives.

“While we are at our primary assignment of delivering a world-class port that would make Nigeria the transshipment hub for West Africa, we would continue to engage all our stakeholders especially the communities around us to further develop them for all round advancement.”