Globacom Foundation’s Glo Innov8 National STEM competition for girls is at its grand finale, with three top schools emerging from across the country to compete for the coveted title at the Mike Adenuga Centre (Alliance Française), Ikoyi, Lagos.
Out of over 200 participating schools, 20 were shortlisted for the preliminary stages, and 10 advanced to the semifinals. The final three contenders are Ephraim High School, Isolo (Lagos); Regina Pacis International School, Onitsha (Anambra); and Peakfield Academy, Jos (Plateau).
The initiative, powered by Glo Foundation, Globacom’s CSR arm, celebrates the International Day of the Girl Child stating that the competition “is geared at inspiring young girls to Compete, Innovate and Win, while also strengthening their confidence and expanding their knowledge in STEM subjects”.
The winning school will receive ₦2 million, while its two representatives will each get a laptop, and the STEM coordinator/Teacher will receive ₦200,000. Prizes also await the second and third-place schools.
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 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.”
