Top 3 schools to contest for Glo Innov8 N5m prize

Three top schools have emerged to compete at the grand finale of the Globacom Foundation’s Glo Innov8 National STEM competition for girls billed to be held at the Mike Adenuga Centre (Alliance Française), Ikoyi, Lagos. The final three contenders are Ephraim High School, Isolo (Lagos); Regina Pacis International School, Onitsha (Anambra); and Peakfield Academy, Jos […]

Three top schools have emerged to compete at the grand finale of the Globacom Foundation’s Glo Innov8 National STEM competition for girls billed to be held at the Mike Adenuga Centre (Alliance Française), Ikoyi, Lagos.

The final three contenders are Ephraim High School, Isolo (Lagos); Regina Pacis International School, Onitsha (Anambra); and Peakfield Academy, Jos (Plateau). They scaled through the hurdles competing against over 200 schools which were shortlisted 20 in the preliminary stage while 10 advanced to the semifinals. 

In a statement, the firm stressed that the initiative, powered by Glo Foundation, Globacom’s CSR arm, was aimed at celebrating the International Day of the Girl-Child.

It added that the competition was aimed at inspiring young girls to Compete, Innovate and Win, while also strengthening their confidence and expanding their knowledge in STEM subjects”.

 

 

 

According to the firm, the winning school will receive N2m, while its two representatives will each get a laptop, and the STEM coordinator/Teacher will receive N200,000. 

 

It added that the second and third-place schools will receive prizes. 

 

The three female judges of the virtual phase for the top 20 schools expressed excitement over the quality of work presented. 

 

Tosin Olabode said, “I was particularly impressed by the prototype presentations from some schools. They demonstrated that they had done their homework.”

 

 

 

Amina Gabriel added, “The schools presented innovative solutions tackling issues in agriculture, security, waste management, and firefighting. The top 10 schools showcased outstanding prototypes, from apps to robots, making the judging process truly competitive. I’m grateful to the Glo Foundation for the opportunity to serve and support young girls in STEM.”

 

 

 

According to Sharon Ibejih, “This competition has showcased a highly competitive next generation of women leaders in STEM. This was an excellent exercise and a means to encourage more students in STEM to develop problem-solving and innovative thinking skills.”