The Federal Government College (FGC), Keffi, Nasarawa State, hosted the grand finale of the 18th Annual GLOBE Project Exhibition Competition, where senior secondary students from Federal Unity Colleges showcased innovative climate solutions.
Dr. (Mrs.) M.A. Olodo, Director of Technology and Science Education, highlighted the pivotal role of the GLOBE program in fostering environmental literacy and global awareness. She praised the zonal winners for their efforts and underscored the importance of youth involvement in addressing climate change.
Speaking on the theme, “Climate Investigations: Understanding the Earth as a System and Solar as a Source of Renewable Energy,” Dr. Olodo encouraged schools to continue active participation in environmental research. She also celebrated Nigeria’s accomplishments in international GLOBE competitions.
Mrs. Ogungbemi Patricia, Director/Principal of FGC Keffi, commended the Federal Ministry of Education, the Department of Technology and Science Education, and the GLOBE Program for their commitment to inspiring young minds. She applauded the creativity and dedication of the students in tackling environmental challenges.
Professor Kola Lawal, project Assessor and Judge emphasized the importance of clear and concise project presentations. He advised students to focus on addressing specific issues, presenting solutions step by step, and maintaining simplicity and clarity.
Similarly, Mrs. Modupe Amunulayi, Assistant Director of Environmental Science, urged participants to develop practical, locally adaptable solutions. She stressed that projects should align with available resources to maximize impact, reminding students that “simplicity and suitability are key.”
Seventeen schools made it to the grand finale after rigorous zonal contests. Federal Government College, Warri, emerged as the overall winner, with two schools sharing the second position. Other schools were ranked for their innovative approaches to addressing environmental problems.
In her closing remarks, Dr. Olodo congratulated all participants and reiterated the importance of effective project presentations: “Distinguished participants, as the Director Principal and others have mentioned, you are all winners. However, based on the scoring criteria, some schools have emerged as the top performers. Please remember that how you present your project matters as much as the project itself. Simplicity and clarity in presentation are essential.”
She encouraged schools to share insights from the competition with their leadership and emphasized that projects should be practical and applicable to local communities, including village farmers.
The top three schools received backpacks, cameras for environmental observations, and certificates of participation. Additionally, FGC Warri was awarded 50,000 Naira to expand their project, while the two schools in second place (FGC Omuaran and FGC Ilorin) received 25,000 Naira each.
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Boriowo Folasade
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