Ogun State Partners with International Academy to Enhance Math Skills for Over 5000 Learners
In a collaborative effort to promote STEM education, Ogun State, in partnership with the International Academy For The Gifted (IAGIFTED), empowers over 5000 secondary school students with abacus counting skills.
Held at the Dipo Dina International Stadium in Ijebu-Ode, the program underscores the importance of equipping learners with essential math skills for academic success and future career opportunities.
Mrs. Bamidele Abiodun, wife of the governor, emphasizes the significance of STEAM education in fostering holistic development and innovation.
Commissioner for Education, Science & Technology, Prof. Abayomi Arigbabu, lauds the initiative, highlighting the pivotal role of Prof. Adewale Solarin in championing STEAM education and nurturing academic excellence in the state.
The program, which coincides with Prof. Solarin’s 70th birthday and retirement from active academic service, aims to cultivate students’ mathematical proficiency and cognitive abilities through hands-on learning experiences.
Participants engage in a friendly competition, showcasing their mastery of abacus techniques, with Master Isaac Rilwan and Miss Damaris Oyediran emerging as champions of STEM.