GRAND FINALE OF OSHIMILI SOUTH QUIZ COMPETITION HOLDS IN ASABA
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The grand finale of the second edition of the quiz competition for public primary and secondary schools in Oshimili South Local Government Area has been held.
The event, organised by the Member representing Oshimili South in the Delta State House of Assembly, Hon. Bridget Anyafulu, took place at the Government Model Secondary School,on Saturday 29th November Asaba.
Participating schools included West End Secondary School, Government Model Secondary School, and Uzoigwe Primary School, among others.
In her address, Hon. Anyafulu urged parents to encourage their children academically and appreciate the efforts of teachers who play vital roles in shaping their future.
She also cautioned parents and guardians against treating house helps with disdain, stressing the need to treat them as equals.
The lawmaker warned that anyone caught maltreating house helps would be arrested and prosecuted under child rights laws.
She further appealed to parents to desist from attacking teachers, adding that complaints about teachers should be channelled through the appropriate authorities rather than resorting to self-help.
Hon. Anyafulu explained that the quiz competition was part of her constituency project aimed at impacting positively on the lives of children, who she described as leaders of tomorrow.
In a goodwill message, the Functioning Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education, Mrs. Iniovosa-Okakwu, commended Hon. Anyafulu for her thoughtful initiative, describing it as a contribution to educational development in the state.
She encouraged well-meaning individuals to emulate the gesture, noting that the ministry remained open to partnerships that support the MORE agenda of the State Government.
Also speaking, a retired principal, Mr. Cyril Chukwudi Ngemegwai; the representative of the CIE Oshimili South, Mrs. Bridget Chukwurah; and representative of the Permanent Secretary, Post Primary Education Board, Mr. Idundun Jitemisan, all applauded the efforts of Hon. Anyafulu.
They urged the students to take advantage of the platform to aspire to greater heights in their academic pursuits.
The highlight of the event was the presentation of prizes and certificates to the winners
