Ekiti State records another feat as Ekiti student becomes new junior mathematics champion

By Abiodun OLOFE 
Ekiti state government has reiterated it's commitment to rewarding brilliance and excellence among students in public and private schools in Ekiti State.

This was made known by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Education Science and Technology, Dr Kofoworola Aderiye at the presentation of awards and cash gift to a student of Federal Science and Technology College, Usi Ekiti, Miss Olayemi Tina Morenikeji in Ado Ekiti.

Dr Kofoworola Aderiye who was represented by the Director, Science, Technology and Mathematics, Mr. Ayo Ileola appreciated Ekiti State governor for his interest in rewarding brilliance in the school children, especially girl child.

She charged students to be more committed to their studies and also lauded teachers to give in their best in training their students as it was the case of the mathematics teacher that trained the champ.

"This is another feat by this government and Ekiti State in general. Mr Fatunla Oladimeji is a good example of what a teacher represents, see these children as yours and bring out the best in them and be sure that your impact will be mentioned and your name also be written in gold.", the Commissioner explained.

Earlier, the Principal of the school, represented by the Vice Principal,  Academics, Mrs Margaret Aluko appreciated God for the performance recorded by a student of Federal Science Technical College and prayed that the relationship between the the federal and state government remain cordial.

The award winning student, Miss Olayemi Tina Morenikeji  who could not hide her joy appreciated the state government for the opportunity to represent the state in such a keenly contested national competition.

Olayemi who participated in mathematics competition at the inter-schoosl to state levels of the contest and came first, represented Ekiti State  in the mathematics competition organized by the National Mathematical Center, Abuja and came second  nationwide.

The new junior mathematics champion from Ado Ekiti admonished her mates and peers to study hard and develop special interest in the subject as step towards excellence.

Olayemi was presented with two giant plague, certificate, and cash gift. The event was attended by the parents of the girl, top government functionaries and relatives.

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