Six pupils with the best results in the 2023 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) have been rewarded by the Lagos State Government and Chronicles Software Development Company, developers of the Success Box App.
Five of the beneficiaries got N200,000 each, while the overall best got N1million and an additional N100,000 from an anonymous donor.
They were picked from the six educational districts.
They are Akinkuowo Daniel (N1million); Akintunde Naomi, Jacob Ekeminabassi, Mulero Rahael Bello, Rihamat Ajoke and Asokere Mawanu N200,000 each).
Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Jamiu Alli-Balogun, said the government is committed to developing its educational system, starting with the employment of qualified teachers, and ensuring they get consistent training that can make them compete favourably with their counterparts in the world.
Alli-Balogun, who applauded the pupils for their feats, said they have exhibited the quality of teaching they received from their teachers. He promised continuous support towards the upgrading of primary and secondary schools.
