Edo state has risen champs of the 2017 Lafarge National Literacy Competition. 11 year old Yusuf Hassan and 10-year old Faith Toun-Agbai from Edo state developed champs in the definitely challenged finals.
Alternate finalists were Plateau, Anambra, Ondo, Kano and Gombe. Ondo state took the second prize while Kano and Gombe developed third and fourth separately.
Oby Ezekwesili, previous Minister of Education while conveying a keynote address at the occasion complimented Lafarge for concentrating the activity on open elementary schools the nation over.
Source : Businessandeducation
2030 Plan: Lafarge Africa flags off National Literacy Competition.
In line with its plan for 2030, Lafarge Africa Plc, a leading cement and building solutions provider has announced the commencement of its 4th Annual National Literacy Competition with regional run-offs in October and the Grand finale in November. The competition is in line with the company’s sustainability strategy- The 2030 Plan –which stipulates its ambition for the construction –with a vision of enhancing the quality of life for all.
Source : Vanguard