Lagos Students Awarded N1m and Land for Winning Quiz Competition

Two students from Oriwu Junior Model College, Ikorodu, Lagos State, Abdulramon Lemboye of JSS II and Oyindamola Agbede of JSS III, have won the prestigious Lagos State Junior Secondary School Quiz Competition organized by the Irene Onwuka Peace Foundation.

The Lagos State government announced this on its website on Wednesday. The winners received a star prize of N1 million and two laptops for their exceptional performance.

Additionally, AK Model Homes and Properties, a donor and supporter of the event, awarded the students two plots of land in recognition of their academic excellence.

The statement read, “Two students of Oriwu Junior Model College, Ikorodu, recently emerged winners of the prestigious Lagos State Junior Secondary School Quiz Competition, organized by the Irene Onwuka Peace Foundation.

“The two winners, Abdulramon Lemboye of JSS II and Oyindamola Agbede of JSS III, secured the star prize of N1 million and two laptops for their outstanding performance.

“To further celebrate the remarkable achievement of Lemboye and Agbede, a donor and supporter of the event, AK Model Homes and Properties, also graciously gifted the students with two plots of land around the Ibeju-Lekki, Epe axis, in recognition of their academic excellence.

“The two students’ achievement not only underscores the culture of hard work, resilience, and dedication established by the Tutor General/Permanent Secretary of Education District II, Mrs. Anike Adekanye, but also testifies to her steadfast leadership and commitment to leaving a lasting legacy for education development.”

Adekanye praised the students, saying, “We are incredibly proud of Abdulramon Lemboye and Oyindamola Agbede for their exceptional performance in the competition. Their achievement is a true inspiration to all the students in Education District II, and we are grateful to the Executive Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, for empowering our students through improvements in the education sector.

“This remarkable milestone testifies to the transformative impact of the T.H.E.M.E.S Plus Agenda of Mr. Governor’s administration in using education to transform the lives of young individuals. As our students bask in the glory of their achievement, the entire Education District II community celebrates the success and looks forward to continued growth and development in education under the leadership of Mr. Jamiu Tolani Alli-Balogun, the Honourable Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education.”

She also acknowledged the impact of the T.H.E.M.E.S Plus Agenda on education development and expressed gratitude for the donation and support from AK Model Homes and Properties.