Winners emerge at 5th Physics Day
As scholars canvass investment in Physics, technology
The annual Physics Day organised by the prestigious Crescent University, Abeokuta has produced secondary school winners of the fifth edition in different categories of the competition: essay, quiz and physics projects respectively.
In the Dr Omolabake Olatunbosun Prize for Creative Writing for the Girl Child, Oluwasemilore Oke of Crescent International High School, Sango Otta, clinched the first position with a money prize of one hundred thousand naira, Maryam Idris of Ayat Model College, Abeokuta came second with a cash prize of fifty thousand naira while Dominion Kuyooro of De-Dames College, Abeokuta, emerged in the third position with a cash prize of thirty thousand naira.
In Physics project category, Rohi College, Abeokuta led the pack with a cash prize of one hundred thousand naira, closely trailed by Alaba Lawson Royal College with a cash prize of Fifty Thousand Naira and Brighway College emerging as second runner up with a token of thirty thousand naira.
In the same vein, Mubarak Adelekan of Al Ansar International College topped the male category of the Physics Quiz Competition while God's Mercy Olawuwo of Comprehensive Academy, Abeokuta placed first in the female category.
The annual Physics Day, a brainchild of scholar Akanji Olaniyi of the Department of Physical Science, College of Natural and Applied Sciences (CONAS) of Crescent University, Abeokuta, is a novelty and one of the firsts recorded by the institution which prides itself as Citadel of Academic and Moral Excellence.
The Guest Lecturers under the theme, Physics: the Bedrock of Technology, Prof. Oyewande Emmanuel Oluwole of the University of Ibadan and Dr Rasak Amusa of the Federal University of Technology, Ilaro emphasized the importance of Physics in shaping and advancing the society's technology.
Appealing to the governments and education stakeholders, the scholars advocated greater investment in science laboratories and practical-based teaching methods to stimulate students' interest in Physics and promote technological advancement in Nigeria.
Earlier, the Dean of CONAS, Dr Jadesola Sanusi described Physics Day as a success story. She said "since Physicists give you anytical thinking, Physics is the bedrock upon which technology is built".
In his remarks, the Proprietor and Chairman, Board of Trustees, Prince Ma'ruf Adesegun Ajibola SAN praised the initiative of CONAS and positive attraction that Physics Day had brought to the institution.
Five Physics teachers also won Prof. Ibraheem Gbajabiamila's cash prizes in recognition of their contributions to Physics and impact on students.
Earlier, the Dean of CONAS, Dr Jadesola Sanusi described Physics Day as a success story of Crescent University, Abeokuta. She said "since physicists gives you analytical thinking, Physics is the bedrock upon which technology is built".
In his remarks, the Proprietor and Chairman, Board of Trustees, Prince Ma'ruf Adesegun Ajibola SAN praised the initiative of CONAS and positive attraction that Physics Day had brought to the institution.
Ajibola said "we are all beneficiaries of Physics in this world as it applies to aviation, engineering and many other developments".
Five Physics teachers also won Prof. Ibraheem Gbajabiamila's cash prizes in recognition of their contributions to Physics and students' development.
Six personalities were also conferred with awards of excellence and support for Physics Day. They are Ogun State Deputy Speaker, Hon. Lateefat Bolanle Ajayi; HRM Oba Dr. Mutiu Oyede-Lawal,the Oloola of Ilara and the Proprietor of Crescent University,Abeokuta, Prince Adesegun Ajibola SAN.
Other award recipients are Deputy Vice Chancellor, Prof. Rasaki Kareem, Registrar,Barr. Zakariyyah Ajibola and the Bursar, Alh. Tirimisiyu Gbadebo Ogunmefun