As the Model Science Quiz Competition 2024 reached the final stage, Government Girls College Gezawa attained the 1st position, giving it an automatic ticket to represent the state in the next interstate Quiz competition.
The Competition tagged ‘Hon. Umar Haruna Doguwa Model Science Quiz Competition’ organized by the Kano State Senior Secondary Schools Management Board (KSSSMB) covered science subjects including English, Mathematics, Physic, Chemistry, and Biology.
Participants of the competition were drawn from 24 schools across the state out of which 10 schools were screened in the first round while 5 out of the 10 were also screened during the second round, making them proceed to the final round of the competition.
The five schools that reached the final round were Government Girls Secondary School Audu Mariri, Government Girls College Gezawa, Government Girls Secondary School Duka Wuya, Government Secondary School Gwale and Government Secondary School Minjibir.
The final result of the competition showed that Government Girls College Gezawa emerged winner of the 1st position followed by Government Girls Secondary School Audu Mariri which took the 2nd position. At the same time, Government Secondary School Gwale became 3rd.
Speaking while closing the competition at Government Girls College Dala, the State Commissioner of Education, Umar Haruna Doguwa emphasized that the Kano State Government is committed to bringing new strategies that improve the quality of education in the state.
Doguwa maintained that it is high time for the agencies supervising schools under the ministry to revive quiz and debate competitions, which he said had been one of the annual events to encourage students’ performance.
“I want to categorically direct all our head of parastatals present here to make sure that they make quiz and debate competition compulsory in all their schools to encourage students’ performance, especially on science subjects,” he said.
Regarding the ministry’s effort to improve students’ performance in NECO and other examinations, Doguwa explained that….” the Principal position and promotion will henceforth be on his school’s record in NECO and WAEC results.
“We are ready to better the lives of these kids as we all believe that the future of our dear state depends on them.
“Therefore, this government will do everything possible to make sure that these children succeed in life, and that is why we will start measuring the Principal position on the performance of his school in NECO.”
The Commissioner further urged all students and the participating schools of the competition to be dedicated to their studies, stressing that the present administration of Abba Kabir Yusuf is willing to help them acquire the best education.
In his remarks, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Vocational Training, Habib Hassan El-Yakub, said quiz competition is not just about winning prizes but it is a way of encouraging the students to come out and compete on ideas relating to their field of study.
Habib Hassan therefore commended the effort of the Ministry, Kano State Senior Secondary Schools Management Board, and the participating schools in making the program a success.
Earlier, the Executive Secretary of Kano State Senior Secondary Schools Management Board, Dr. Kabir Ado Zakirai, disclosed that the Model Science Quiz Competition was organized to provide alternatives to parents and encourage students on science and technical courses.
Dr. Kabir Ado said it was obvious the confidence of the students who participated in the competition showed that there was a significant change in the quality of education given to them.
“As SS3 students are now writing their NECO examination, I want to inform you that we are determined to increase the quality not just the quantity of the students that are going to graduate this year 2024 and by God’s grace, they are graduating with fly color,” he assured.
He then thanked the teachers, principals, and Kano State Ministry of Education for their support and commitment to ensuring that students grow up to a better life.
The Principal of Government Girls College Gezawa, Aisha Aliyu expressed delight over the victory of her school which she attributed to the commitment of the present administration to reviving the education sector.
Credit: Balarabe Abdullahi Kiru
