Kurabaso Junior Hgh School representing the Damongo South Circuit emerged winners in a proudly sponsored “Annual Science and Maths Inter Circuit Quiz Competition 2024” by Lawyer Samuel Abu Jinapor.
The quiz competition featured the six educational circuits; Busunu, Damongo North and South, Mole East and West and Canteen.
The municipal STMIE coordinator, Miss Muniratu Baba in her address expressed a great pleasure to welcome all to the event which she described as an international Day of Women and Girls in science of which she said “this has come to a fruition with the help of the honorable member of parliament, Lawyer Samuel Abu Jinapor.
She said, it is imperative for achieving a better academic performance bringing everyone forward for a sustainable and equitable development in which it recognizes that full and equal access to and participation in Science, mathematics , technology and innovation for all ages.
She therefore called on all to see this as a collective responsibility with their commitment and sacrifices as officers, sponsors and philanthropist which will eventually improve the academic performance of student, especially girls in the area of Science and mathematics.
“I therefore on behalf of the science and mathematical team would want to use this opportunity to express our gratitude to each and everyone who has been with us from the beginning of this mandate till date, we say a very thank you and God bless us all” she added.
Meanwhile, the Municipal Director of Education, Mr. Ferguson Akey in his speech extended a warm welcome and also expressed his deepest appreciation to the esteemed dignitaries present gracing the occasion.
He added that the theme for this year’s competition underscores the importance of empowering women and girls to take on leadership roles in the fields of science and mathematics. “It is a call to action, a reminder that diversity and inclusivity are not just buzzwords but essential components of progress and sustainability” he stressed.
He further urged all to reflect on the countless barriers that women and girls face in pursing careers and leadership roles in these field.
He also urged that they should challenge the stereotype, dismantle the systematic biases and pave way for a future where every individual regardless of gender, has equal opportunities to excel and lead.
The colorful occasion saw a poetry recital and choreography performance from Sir Martins Memorial School and an exclusive stage performance by “Boresah the Messiah”.
Meanwhile, this quiz competition dubbed “West Gonja Municipal Annual Science and Maths Circuit Quiz Competition is proudly and solely sponsored by Lawyer Samuel Abu Jinapor, MP, Damongo constituency under the theme, “Women and Girls in Science leadership, a New Era for Sustainability” and International Day for Mathematics with the theme, “Playing with mathematics”.
Story By: Don-ninge Cajetan/Spear FM Damongo
