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By Omotunde Alawode
Winners have emerged in the inaugural essay competition organised by Advans La Fayette Micro-finance Bank (MFB) Limited for students between ages eight and 13, after an objective evaluation process by a selected panel of judges.
Advans La Fayette MFB Limited is a leading micro-finance bank providing simple and efficient financial services to small businesses, individuals, and corporate organisations.
Leading several entrants across Lagos, Ondo, Kwara, Oyo and Anambra states, 11-year-old Omidiji Dabira of Good Fortune Model International College, Ibadan, Oyo State, emerged the winner of the essay competition, tagged: My Favourite Teacher.
Nine-year-old Purity Chukwudubem Chetachi of Star of Hope Montessori Schools, Alapere-Ketu, Lagos, and 13-year-old Abegunrin Heritage Abiodun of Juli Standard College, Oke-Ola, Oyo State, emerged first and second runners-up, respectively.
Speaking at the prize presentation, Managing Director of the bank, Gaëtan Debuchy, said the competition is in line with the company’s objective to help children develop effective writing skills and boost the education sector in Nigeria.
“Writing is hard work and dying art, which is why I am super elated by the brilliance and commitment demonstrated by these young ones. This goes to show that the future of these leaders of tomorrow is truly bright,” he said.
He applauded the support and endorsement by the Lagos State Ministry of Education, school administrators, and other government representatives for their roles in ensuring the success of the competition.
The ceremony, which had in attendance government dignitaries, school owners, proprietors, and other stakeholders in the educational sector, saw the winners go home with a cash prize of N100,000, N50,000 and N30,000 for the first, second, and third positions respectively, among other gift items.
